SunflowerFamily Organic Sunflower Mince

When it comes to the meaning of flowers, most people think of roses first. No wonder, after all, the ”queen of flowers“ has been considered as a symbol of love for centuries. Roses stand for love, passion and desire. In northern England, however, people have another less romantic association. In the 15th century England was shaken by the Wars of the Roses. However, this was not - as the name suggests - a severe divorce drama. Between 1455 and 1485 there raged the bloody feud of the two rival aristocratic houses York and Lancaster. Both went to battle under the banner of a rose. On the Lancaster flags the rose was red. On the flags of the men from York it was white. And so the people soon spoke of the ”Wars of the Roses“. Since this turbulent episode of English history, the beautiful flower is no longer associated with peacefulness - at least not on the isle.

Consistently positive is the image of the sunflower. Originally sunflowers are native to Central and South America. The Spanish conqueror Francisco Pizarro came across the high culture of the Inca in the 16th century. They worshipped the large yellow flowers as an image of their god. In 1552, the seeds of the sunflower were brought to Europe by Spanish sailors. Botanically interested aristocrats grew it as an ornamental plant. And even today sunflowers beautify countless gardens and house walls. Its golden-yellow leaves are reminiscent of the sun rays and the warm summer days. Therefore many people associate sunflowers with happiness, hope and confidence. Since the 1960s and 1970s, it has been a symbol of the hippies and the environmental movement. The sunflower, however, has more to offer than beautiful leaves and a high symbolic power. It also has to offer many delicious seeds.

Sunflower seeds were enjoyed almost 3,000 years ago by the Indians along the Mississippi River and in the Mexico of today. In Europe, however, the sunflower was initially only known as an ornamental plant. Due to Europe's changeable climate it initially thrived only in greenhouses or in the hand of experienced botanists. In the 17th century, its seeds were occasionally already used for baking or as a substitute for coffee beans. Around 1860, Russian farmers finally managed to breed a more robust variety. This was suitable for large-scale cultivation and could be used as a food. Although sunflower seeds are delicious snacks, up to about 95% of all sunflower seeds are pressed to obtain cooking oil.

Sunflower seeds are also an interesting alternative to minced meat and (chopped) soy. How delicious this can taste is demonstrated by the SunflowerFamily Organic Sunflower Mince. With the four delicious mince products every recipe with minced meat can be prepared in a vegetarian way. The Organic Sunflower Mince does not need to be soaked before cooking, it is sufficient to shortly sprinkle it with water. In addition to the pure one, there are three varieties with special spice mixes. The SunflowerFamily Organic Sunflower Mushroom Pan is a soy-free alternative to the classic mushroom pan. With the SunflowerFamily Organic Sunflower Bolognese pasta fans can enjoy the sauce classic without meat. And if you like it spicier, you'll love the SunflowerFamily Organic Sunflower Chili Sin Carne. The plant-based products of SunflowerFamily make a vegetarian diet simple and tasty. Enjoy your meal!