The beautiful sunflower produces greyish or almost black kernels encased in black shells. These firm yet tender seeds are an excellent source of Vitamin E and magnesium. These fruits of sunflower are available in the market in two forms, shelled and unshelled. The crunchy Sunflower seeds have a distinguished flavour which makes them easier to eat raw as an addition to the salads and even cooked along with vegetables. These seeds are packed with health benefits that not many people know about.