Poppy Seed, Blue/Black, Ground

Ground
Poppy Seed, Blue/Black
(Papaver Somniferum vr. nigram)

Ground Blue / Black Poppy Seeds are from tiny slate-blue colored seeds, harvested from the ripe seed pods of opium poppy or bread seed poppy flower and then dried and washed.
The processed seeds are then ground and have sweet and rich nutty flavor, and the flavors are enhanced by dry roasting.
Ground seeds are used as an ingredient in baking and pastries.

Suggested Uses:

A luscious poppy seed filling is made with ground poppy seeds. Poppy seeds add flavor and texture to breads, biscuits, cookies, bagels, muffins, cakes, rolls, cookies, pastries and other baked goods. Poppy seeds are often sprinkled or added to potato, pasta, salad dressing, cream and cheese dishes, sauces for meat, fish, vegetables and noodles.

Health Benefits:

They are rich in Omega-3 fatty acids and are a good source of carbohydrate energy, which could help improve energy levels in the human body.