Sunflower seeds are sorted by size, with the smallest ones sold as birdseed

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Processors pass massive piles of seeds through precision sieves. The extra-large ones get roasted for snacking, while the tiny, pathetic ones are instantly downgraded and thrown into birdseed bags at a fraction of the price.

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