Ever Heard About White Poppy Seed?

White Poppy Seed?

White poppy seeds is a type of poppy seed that come from the poppy plant. Unlike blue poppy seeds that you often see on sandwiches and pastries, white poppy seeds are smaller and lighter in color. White poppy seed have a nutty flavour, and this product is often used as a thickening agent in sauces and curries. The rich nutritional value makes this seed a valuable addition to many dishes. The best way to store white poppy seed is in a dry and cool place, moisture and heat can reduce the quality and it shortens shelf life.

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Poppy seeds are usually sown in the fall or early spring, once the plant starts to grow, they can quickly grow to full height. After flowering the seedpods develop and can be harvested in late summer or early fall. The demand for white poppy seeds is lower than that of blue poppy seeds, this is because white poppy seeds are less known than the blue variety. The poppy plant is native to the mediterranean region, over time it has spread to other parts of the world. Nowadays white poppy seeds are mainly produced in parts of Asia and Europe and the Middle East. Countries like Turkey and India are the main producing countries.

The nutritional values of white poppy seeds

100g white poppy seeds:

18g protein

19,5g of fiber

525  calories

4,52g carbohydrate

41g fats (most of them are healthy fats)

White poppy seeds contain healthy fats, protein, fiber and essential minerals such as calcium and magnesium. These nutrients contribute to a balanced diet. Also, the unsaturated fats in white poppy seeds can help increase HDL cholesterol and lower LDL cholesterol which is beneficial for your heart health.

Thanks to its high fiber content white poppy seeds contribute to good and healthy digestion and it promotes regularity of bowel movements. White poppy seeds also contain traces of alkaloids such as morphine and codeine, these can have a relaxing effect. Although the concentrations are low, it is important to take this into account.

At Dipasa we hope the above contributes in answering some questions you may have about white poppy seed. If you would like to receive our specification or prices regarding our white poppy seed, do not hesitate to contact our sales department at: sales@dipasa.nl