About this product
- Pet Supplies Type:Seed Blend
- Pack Type:Single Item
- Shelf Life:12 Months
- Weight:1kg
Product description
Raw Stripe Sunflower seeds for Parrot, Hamster food, healthy and safe for your lovable pets.
Striped sunflower characteristics
A striped sunflower seed is clearly differentiated from other species by the appearance of the shell. Which is black with white stripes. This type of seed has a larger caliber than the other varieties of sunflower seeds. The standard size for human consumption is five-eighths of an inch long. The weight of its shell represents approximately half of its total weight and is harder than the other species. That is why seeds with shell, kernel or husks are usually sold separately.
What is the difference between striped and confection sunflower?
Confection sunflower is a type of striped sunflower seeds. In other words, when we talk about striped seeds, we mean confection or non-oil sunflower seeds. It is called confection to differentiate them from completely black husk seeds.
These seeds are very rich in vitamins and energy that are used for the human diet. The size of these seeds allows them to be used as snacks. The smallest are used for poultry consumption.
What is the difference between striped and black sunflower?
Striped sunflower seeds are very different from black sunflower in content. The last seeds contain a greater amount of oil inside. For this reason, it is used for the manufacture of oil.
Although it is also recommended as food for some birds, due to its richness in energy. For human consumption the striped sunflower is chosen.