Spices and Aromatic Herbs
Organic Blue Poppy Seeds
Organic blue poppy seeds, obtained from the ripe seeds of organically grown poppy plants; a product used especially in bakery products and various food applications, thanks to their characteristic blue-grey colour, aroma and oily seed structure.
General Information
Organic blue poppy seeds are obtained by harvesting, drying and cleaning the seeds of poppy plants grown under organic production conditions. The seeds’ characteristic blue-grey colour, aroma and grain structure are the product’s distinguishing features. Colour, seed integrity, cleanliness, moisture and foreign matter control are the main criteria in assessing product quality.
In Türkiye, blue poppy seeds are one of the seeds used especially in traditional pastries and baked goods. They can be used whole, or ground or included in different product formulations depending on the intended use.
Uses
Organic blue poppy seeds can be used in various applications, above all in food:
- Bread and bakery products
- Börek, çörek and pastries
- Biscuits and pastry products
- Traditional poppy seed food products
- Spice and seed blends
- Food products containing ground poppy seeds
- Various product formulations in the food industry
The product’s seed integrity, colour, cleanliness level, moisture and other physical characteristics can be assessed according to the intended use and customer specifications.
Analytical constituents
| Parameter | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Moisture | ≤ 11 | % |
| Crude fat | min 30 | % |
| Crude ash | ≤ 10 | % |
| Acid-insoluble ash | ≤ 1.5 | % |
| Foreign matter | ≤ 1 | % |
The parameters stated above represent generally accepted values and may vary by batch; binding values are communicated at the time of enquiry during the resulting discussions.