How are sunflower seeds shelled on a mass scale?

The most popular decorticator for sunflower is proposed by the Bühler Cie. It consists in a rotating blade that propels the seeds by centrifuge force against a wall. It functions on one impact. read more

Cracking sunflower seeds in your teeth and spitting out the hulls might be fun at an outdoor event, but it will not work if you need the kernels for a recipe. Aside from paying extra to buy shelled sunflower seeds from the store, you can use items in your kitchen drawer to shell the seeds--either raw or roasted--quickly and easily. read more