If glass is your priority when stocking your cupboard, Auchan describes its 75 cl organic virgin sunflower oil as being packaged in a glass bottle. For other sizes or for deep-frying, check the container material and recommended uses separately. Also check the ingredients so you don’t mistake sunflower oil for a sunflower and olive oil blend.
If the container material determines what you buy, look for an explicit mention of it rather than relying on the word ‘bottle’ alone. Auchan describes its 75 cl organic virgin sunflower oil as being packaged in a glass bottle.
If you plan to use the same oil for dressings, cooking and deep-frying, check the recommended uses for the product you choose. Lesieur lists these uses for its 3 L Cœur de Tournesol oil, while Auchan gives a recommended maximum deep-frying temperature of 180 °C.
The product name and ingredients matter more than the word ‘sunflower’ on the front of the pack. The Cauvin blend listed by Auchan contains 80% deodorised organic sunflower oil and 20% extra virgin organic olive oil.
When stocking your cupboard, first decide whether glass is essential. Then check that the stated uses suit your cooking before choosing the size and ingredients.
| What to check | Things to look for | Who this matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Glass container | Look for the words ‘glass bottle’ on the product page or packaging, and check the size too. | When choosing a container for my oil, I want to know what the bottle is made of before I buy it. Around 45% of consumers prioritise this. |
| Cooking uses | Check the recommended uses for the product you choose and, if you deep-fry, its recommended maximum temperature. | If I also deep-fry, I want an oil whose label says it is suitable for this use. Around 33% of consumers prioritise this. |
| Stock and ingredients | Compare the size with how often you use oil, then read the product name and ingredients to tell sunflower oil apart from a blend. | When stocking my cupboard, I check the quantity and ingredients first so I don’t buy a blend instead of the oil I’m looking for. Around 22% of consumers prioritise these points. |
The size shown on a product page doesn’t tell you what the container is made of. Auchan explicitly states that its 75 cl organic virgin sunflower oil comes in glass.
If glass is essential, look for this information on the product page or check the packaging before you buy.
The Cauvin blend listed by Auchan contains 20% extra virgin organic olive oil, so it isn’t suitable if you’re looking for 100% sunflower oil.
Read the product name and ingredients, especially if your choice depends on the exact composition.
A 1 L or 3 L bottle may suit your needs for stocking up or deep-frying, but that doesn’t mean it’s made of glass.
Check the material of the specific size you’re considering, regardless of its volume and stated uses.
Auchan Bio and Lesieur’s storage instructions say to protect these oils from light and heat, even when the bottle is made of glass.
Store the oil as directed on the label and close the bottle after use.
Auchan offers 75 cl organic virgin sunflower oil in a glass bottle.
Auchan also offers a Cauvin organic sunflower and olive oil blend.
The Cœur de Tournesol range includes 50 cl and 3 L sizes.
Carrefour offers organic sunflower oil in a 75 cl bottle.
E.Leclerc offers 75 cl Bio Village organic virgin sunflower oil.
ALDI offers Dilecta sunflower oil in a 1 L bottle.
These sizes, from 900 ml to 2 L, give you the option to stock up on sunflower oil. If you specifically want a glass bottle, check the container material for each product before choosing.
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This 2 L size could be a good choice if you’d like to keep a larger amount of sunflower oil in your cupboard. If you need a glass bottle, check the container material.
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This 900 ml bottle of pressed sunflower oil is ideal if you prefer to keep less than a litre in stock at a time. If glass is important to you, check the bottle material.
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This 1 L size gives you a mid-range quantity to keep in your cupboard. If you’re specifically looking for a glass bottle, check the material of this one.
Look for the words ‘glass bottle’: that’s how Auchan describes its 75 cl organic virgin sunflower oil. The word ‘bottle’ on its own doesn’t tell you what it’s made of.
A glass bottle still needs to be stored correctly. For its 75 cl organic virgin oil, Auchan says to keep the bottle away from light and heat, and to close it securely after use.
Read the product name and ingredients for the specific product. The Cauvin blend listed by Auchan contains 80% deodorised organic sunflower oil and 20% extra virgin organic olive oil, so it isn’t 100% sunflower oil.
Check the date on each bottle, then follow its storage instructions and any guidance for after opening. The French Ministry for the Economy distinguishes between the best-before date and the use-by date on prepacked foods, so check the date shown on the product you choose.