White
Poppy Seed
(Papaver Somniferum)
Also called ‘Khus Khus (Hindi)’ ‘Posto Dana (Bengali)’
This tiny round creamy White to light yellow color nutty oilseeds of the poppy flower, grown in India, Middle East and other parts of Asia. The seeds have a mellow, nutty flavor with a sweet, rich texture.
It offers a mellower and less sweet flavor than Blue Poppy seeds.
Suggested Uses:
Seeds can be used whole or ground with other spices.Toasting the seeds before using
them pops open the full potential of their flavor. Poppy seeds are used as a topping for cakes, pancakes, bread, pastry, and other baked goods. By adding a paste of poppy seed,
provide thickness, texture and flavor to soups, stews or sauces.
Health Benefits:
Poppy seeds come with great health benefits such as promoting digestion, treating headaches, boosting female fertility. White poppy seeds may promote sleep.
