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kuleana® sunflower oil & Macadamia oil
Freshly pressed Kuleana® Hawaiʻi Grown culinary oils are preferred by chefs, home cooks and food producers across Hawai’i.
Our signature Sunflower Oil offers a light sunflower seed flavor while our delicious Macadamia Oil dazzles chefs with its rich, nutty flavor. Both oils offer excellent versatility in the kitchen.
Our flavorful oils are ideal for high-heat cooking, baking, frying, sautéing, salad dressings, finishing oils, breads and desserts.
Unlike conventionally processed and highly refined cooking oils, Kuleana plant-based culinary oils are naturally expeller-pressed with no preservatives or additives. Our products are also GMO-free, vegan, gluten-free, cruelty-free, and contain no synthetic ingredients.
sunflower oil
- A clean, neutral oil that shines in any cuisine
- Light sunflower seed flavor
- High-oleic for heart health similar to olive oil; monounsaturated
- Vitamin E-rich
- Regeneratively farmed in Hawaiʻi
- Expeller-pressed with no additives or preservatives
- Smoke Point ~420° F
- Excellent versatility for high-heat cooking, baking, salad dressings or as a finishing oil
- GMO-free, Vegan and gluten free
- Free of sodium, sugar and cholesterol
- Use this fresh oil within 12 months; keep in a cool, dark place
macadamia oil
- A premium oil to elevate any cuisine
- Rich, nutty flavor profile
- Extremely high in healthy Omega 7 (palmitoleic) and Omega 9 (oleic)
- Good source of Vitamin E
- Made with macadamia nuts sourced 100% from orchards on Hawaiʻi Island
- Expeller-pressed with no additives or preservatives
- Smoke Point ~420° F
- Excellent versatility for high-heat cooking, baking, dressings or as a finishing oil
- GMO-free, Vegan and Gluten-free
- Free of sodium, sugar, and cholesterol
- Extremely shelf stable; use within 24 months; keep in a cool, dark place
did you know?
Kuleana Sunflower Oil and Macadamia Oil can be used as natural ingredients for cosmetic products and spa treatments.
Featured below, Chef Travis Morrin, Co-owner of Fork & Salad Maui, shares his rave reviews of our "Maui Sunflower Oil" back in 2023 before our rebranding to Kuleana® Hawai'i Grown Oils. Chef Travis is also a talented photographer! Our website features many of his Travis Morrin Photography drone videos of our blooming sunflower fields on Maui and Kaua'i.
why chefs prefer our oils
High Performance in the Kitchen
Smoke Point ~420°F — stable for roasting, sautéing, and high-volume cooking.
Sunflower Oil has Neutral Flavor Profile — lets your ingredients shine, with just a hint of natural nuttiness.
Consistent Quality — expeller-pressed in our high volume mill for reliability service after service.
Hawaii-Grown. Regeneratively Farmed.
Local Ingredient, Local Impact — grown and pressed in Hawaii, keeping dollars in the community.
Regenerative Agriculture — improving soil health, supporting pollinators, and restoring ecosystems.
Circular Economy Benefits — our zero-waste operation produces oil for kitchens, meal for animal feed, and husks for compost. Nothing wasted.
a smart choice for your kitchen
Versus Olive Oil: Higher smoke point, better for high-heat techniques.
Versus Avocado Oil: Similar nutrition and heat stability, at a more accessible price point.
Versus Imported Oils: Hawaii-grown, fresher, lower food miles, and supports your local economy.
still curious?
Frequently Asked Questions
Expeller-pressed culinary oil is made by mechanically pressing the seeds — no chemical solvents, no harsh refining. This method retains more of the oil’s natural nutrients while offering a clean, fresh flavor. Conventionally processed refined oils, on the other hand, are solvent-extracted and heavily processed, which creates a neutral-tasting, high-smoke-point oil but with fewer antioxidants.
Yes. High-oleic sunflower oil – like Kuleana® Hawaiʻi Grown Sunflower Oil – contains nearly 80% Oleic acid (Omega 9), the same heart-healthy fat found in olive oil. Research shows this type of sunflower oil can help improve cholesterol ratios and support long-term heart health, all while being stable for cooking.
High-oleic sunflower oil is a source of heart-healthy Omega 9 and monounsaturated fat that can help support cardiovascular wellness. It’s also naturally rich in vitamin E, an antioxidant that protects cells and boosts immunity. Top health organizations — including the American Heart Association and Harvard Health — confirm that seed oils like sunflower oil are safe, beneficial, and a smart choice when used as part of a balanced diet.
No — that’s a common myth. Scientific studies from Stanford, Johns Hopkins, and Harvard show that sunflower oil and other seed oils are not inflammatory. In fact, they may reduce markers of inflammation when they replace saturated fats in the diet.