Spices and Aromatic Herbs
Organic White Poppy Seeds
Organic white poppy seeds, obtained from the ripe seeds of organically grown poppy plants; a product used in various food applications, above all bakery products, thanks to their distinctive aroma, light colour and oily seed structure.
General Information
Organic white poppy seeds are obtained by harvesting, drying and cleaning the seeds of poppy plants grown under organic production conditions. Their light-coloured, characteristic seeds, mild aroma and oil-containing structure make them suitable for different food applications. Seed integrity, colour, cleanliness, moisture and foreign matter control are the main criteria for product quality.
In Türkiye, white poppy seeds are among the seeds used especially in traditional baking and pastry products. Depending on the intended use, they can be included whole or ground in different recipes and product formulations.
Uses
Organic white 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 food products
- Spice and seed blends
- Food products containing ground poppy seeds
- Various product formulations in the food industry
The product’s seed integrity, 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 40 | % |
| 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.