Poppy Seeds (Papaver somniferum)

POPPY SEEDS are tiny nuttytasting, bluegray or white or yellow seeds inside capsules on Papaver somniferum, a yellowishbrown opium plant indigenous to the Mediterranean. Poppies are native to Mediterranean regions, India, China, Turkey, and Iran. Today, Holland and Canada are the main producers of poppy seeds.Poppy Seeds are used to flavor breads, cakes, rolls, and cookies in European and Middle Eastern cooking. In Turkey, they are often ground and used in desserts. In India, the seeds are ground and used to thicken sauces. The seeds are also used in noodle, fish, and vegetable dishes in Jewish, German, and Slavic cooking. Poppy Seeds have a slightly nutty aroma and taste. Poppy Seeds have a slightly nutty aroma and taste.

 

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