Poppy seeds are from the poppy plant, which are oil seeds, tiny in shape, and grey in color.
It is still cultivated in countries like Central Europe and used in baking pastries, cooking, oil, and paste.
Commonly known as
Poppy seeds are commonly called khaskhas in India.
|Arabic||budhur alkhashkhash||بذور الخشخاش|
|Kannada||Gasagase bījagaḷu||ಗಸಗಸೆ ಬೀಜಗಳು|
|Malayalam||pēāppi vittukaḷ||പോപ്പി വിത്തുകൾ|
|Punjabi||Pōsata dē bīja||ਪੋਸਤ ਦੇ ਬੀਜ|
|Tamil||Pāppi vitaikaḷ||பாப்பி விதைகள்|
|Urdu||Posat ke bij||پوست کے بیج|
Nutritional Profile of Poppy Seeds
Nutritional profile per 100 gms
- Calories: 525
- Protein: 18g
- Carbohydrate: 28g
- Fiber: 20g
- Fat: 42g
- Sodium: 26mg
- Potassium: 719mg
Source: USDA & Google
Helps Healing Inflammation
They have anti-inflammatory properties. Therefore, it is highly used in preparing medicines for inflammation of nerves and other body parts.
Oil extract from poppy seed helps to soothe the muscles and mind. They are thus facilitating better sleep. If used continuously, one can restore the sleep pattern.
One of the compounds found in this is morphine. Morphine is a great pain reliever and helps to treat aches. Besides, these contain Zinc that helps in aiding in wounds faster.
It has iron present in it. Due to iron, the oxygen flow in the blood increases. And it enables the heart to pump blood to different parts of the body.
Helps in preventing respiratory problems
Therefore, it helps effectively with respiratory problems like Asthma. They remove the stuffy feeling in our respiratory system and keep the throat clean.
Improving Nervous System
Poppy seeds contain iodine, manganese, and calcium that are extremely useful for our nervous system. Therefore, they are great for the improvisation of our nervous system.
Improves Bone Density
Calcium is excellent for better bone density. And poppy seeds have the amount of calcium in abundance. Hence, these are good for improving bone density and strength.
Poppy seeds may affect the development of a fetus. Therefore pregnant women should avoid the use of poppy seeds. Moreover, it can cause pulmonary edema-clogging of the lungs. So, in some rare cases, it can cause death too.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the side effects of eating poppy seeds?
Having side effects of eating them are rare. But it can cause allergies sometimes. The symptoms include vomiting, swelling of the inside of the mouth, hives, eye swelling (conjunctivitis), and breathing difficulty.
Are they healthy to eat?
Yes. It not only increases the flavors of a dish, but they have numerous health benefits listed on its name. From pain reliever, anti-inflammatory, improving the nervous system, and improving bone density, poppy seeds have it all.
How do poppy seeds taste?
In general, poppy seeds have a nutty flavor. But sometimes it also emits a fruitiness that is hard to resist.
Is it essential to soak seeds before using them?
No, it is not always necessary to soal the seeds before using them.
What is poppy butter?
Poppy butter is a filling made especially with selected fine poppy seeds. It is for Danish pastry, coffee cake, or stollen producing high-quality topping or filling.