Organic Raw Sunflower Seeds (Kernels) — Unsalted

Crop by Pop Organic Raw Sunflower Seeds come in a 2 lb resealable bag: hulled kernels with the outer shell already removed, raw and unsalted, USDA Certified Organic, Non-GMO verified, and Vegan, packed fresh in the USA. Ingredients: Organic Sunflower Seeds. Certified Organic by: Natural Food Certifiers. Manufactured in a facility that also processes Tree Nuts, Wheat, Peanuts, and Soy. 32 one-ounce servings per bag. For the conventional raw format in multiple sizes, see Raw Sunflower Seeds (Kernels) — Unsalted. For additional Crop by Pop organic seeds and nuts, browse the Organic Collection.

What You're Buying

Crop by Pop is the USDA Certified Organic line within the Nut Cravings family. Every product in the range carries USDA Organic certification, Non-GMO verification, and Vegan status as baseline standards applied consistently across the full lineup.

Hulled sunflower seeds have had the black-and-white striped outer shell mechanically removed, leaving only the soft kernel inside. That dehulling step makes these seeds immediately usable in any application without preparation: measure directly from the bag into whatever you are making. This is the format that belongs in oatmeal, smoothies, salads, baked goods, and granola. In-shell sunflower seeds require manual shelling at the moment of eating, which limits them to a sit-down snacking context where shell-cracking is acceptable. Hulled kernels are the versatile cooking and eating format for any household using sunflower seeds as a regular ingredient.

USDA Organic certification on Crop by Pop's sunflower seeds requires that the growing land has been free of prohibited synthetic pesticides and fertilizers for a minimum of three years before certification, with continued annual third-party inspection by Natural Food Certifiers, an independent USDA-accredited certifying agent, to maintain that status. For a seed eaten daily in meaningful quantities as a regular dietary addition, organic certification is a relevant consideration in a way it might not be for a product used occasionally or in very small amounts. Non-GMO verification adds an independent second layer of documentation confirming the sunflower variety has not been genetically modified.

Nutrition Per One Ounce (28g)

Per one ounce serving: 160 calories, 15g total fat (19% DV), 1g saturated fat (5% DV), 0g trans fat, 0mg cholesterol, 0mg sodium (0% DV), 6g total carbohydrate (2% DV), 3g dietary fiber (11% DV), 1g total sugars, 0g added sugars, 6g protein. Calcium: 20mg (2% DV). Iron: 1mg (6% DV). Potassium: 180mg (4% DV). Vitamin D: 0mcg (0%).

At 15g total fat per ounce with only 1g saturated fat, the fat profile of raw sunflower seeds is predominantly polyunsaturated and monounsaturated. The 6g protein per ounce is among the higher protein counts for common seeds at the same serving size. The 3g dietary fiber per ounce (11% DV) alongside 6g total carbohydrate means the net carbohydrate contribution per serving is modest. Zero sodium and zero added sugars reflect the raw unsalted format with no processing additions to the kernel beyond dehulling.

How to Use Organic Raw Sunflower Seed Kernels

Daily Snacking

One ounce of raw hulled organic sunflower seeds measured into a small bowl or eaten directly from the bag as a mid-morning or afternoon snack. The mild, slightly sweet, grassy flavor of raw sunflower seeds is subtler than roasted versions and suits people who find roasted-and-salted seeds too assertive for casual daily eating. At one ounce per day, the 2 lb bag provides just over a month of consistent daily use for one person.

Bulk Granola Production

Homemade granola uses four to six ounces of seeds per batch alongside oats, nuts, sweetener, and oil. At four ounces of sunflower seeds per batch, the 2 lb bag provides eight full granola batches. For households making granola weekly, the 2 lb format is the practical purchase unit rather than a series of smaller bags that run out before the next shopping trip. Raw kernels go into granola without pre-toasting since the oven handles the toasting during the bake.

Sunflower Seed Butter

One cup of raw hulled sunflower seeds processed in a high-powered food processor for eight to twelve minutes produces approximately half a cup of smooth, naturally mild sunflower seed butter with a creamy texture. The 2 lb bag provides six to eight one-cup butter batches. Starting with raw organic seeds gives complete control over the roast level: process raw for a lighter, milder butter, or toast a measured quantity lightly in a dry pan first for a deeper roasted flavor before blending. Sunflower seed butter is the standard nut-butter alternative for buyers with tree nut and peanut allergies, making the raw organic kernel the cleanest starting ingredient for that application.

Salads, Grain Bowls, and Cooked Dishes

Two tablespoons of raw organic sunflower seeds scattered over a salad, stirred into a grain bowl of quinoa or farro, added to a soup before serving, or folded into overnight oats before refrigerating adds protein, fat, and fiber to a meal that is already being prepared. At two tablespoons per serving across five weekday meals, the 2 lb bag covers ten or more weeks of consistent weekly meal additions. For cooked applications - roasted vegetables, rice dishes, sauteed greens - sunflower seeds added in the final minute before serving retain their texture and nutritional content more fully than seeds added at the beginning of cooking.

Baking

Raw sunflower seeds folded into muffin and quick bread batters, pressed into the surface of whole grain loaves before baking, mixed into energy ball and granola bar recipes, or used as a partial nut replacement in cookie recipes requiring a chopped nut texture. The oven or stovetop heat applied during baking toasts the seeds in context with the surrounding recipe without requiring a separate pre-toasting step.

About the 2 LB Bag

The 2 lb bag contains 32 oz of hulled organic sunflower seed kernels, providing 32 one-ounce servings. For one person eating an ounce per day, one bag lasts just over a month. For a two-person household where both eat sunflower seeds regularly, the bag covers approximately two weeks of daily use. For granola production using four to six ounces per batch, the 2 lb bag provides six to eight batches. For weekly meal prep adding two tablespoons per meal across five days (approximately three ounces per week), one bag covers ten weeks of prep additions.

The 2 lb bulk format reduces restocking frequency for consistent users and lowers the per-ounce cost relative to smaller bag sizes at the same organic quality level. The resealable bag maintains freshness between uses when sealed firmly after each opening and stored correctly.

Storage

Raw sunflower seeds are high in polyunsaturated fats, which oxidize faster than monounsaturated or saturated fats when exposed to heat, light, and air over time. Proper storage is the primary quality variable for a bulk-size bag.

• Room temperature, sealed resealable bag, away from direct sunlight and heat: 3 to 4 weeks of peak freshness after opening.
• Refrigerated in the sealed bag from day one: 2 to 3 months.
• Frozen in an airtight container: up to 12 months. Frozen raw sunflower seeds go directly into granola batches or food processor blending without requiring thawing.

For the 2 lb size, refrigerating the sealed bag from the day of arrival is the recommended approach for most buyers. For the granola production and seed butter use cases where larger quantities are used at once: divide the bag on arrival, keep a working quantity accessible for immediate use, and move the remainder into the freezer in an airtight container to protect quality over the full timeline of use.

Organic Raw Sunflower Seeds Guarantee

Every Nut Cravings order is backed by a 100% satisfaction guarantee. If these organic raw sunflower seeds arrive with any quality concern or fall short of expectations, contact the team and the issue will be resolved promptly with no complicated return process required.