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Are sunflower seeds popular in North Indian food? No. Sesame seeds and mustard seeds are more common. Is it safe for me to eat whatever is there? Also no. Just because they're not "popular" doesn't mean they are never used. What kind of allergic reaction do you have to sunflower seeds? If your reaction is mild, then maybe you are willing to risk the unlikely event of your food containing sunflower seeds. But you could always tell the waiter. If you have any sort of serious reaction, then consider the following: When eating in a restaurant, tell the waiter about your allergy, to make sure there are no sunflower seeds in your dish. If you don't speak the local language, it's better if you get...
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