Poppy is our native Polish plant. It grows naturally throughout Europe, in meadows, fields and parks. For culinary purposes, unusual fruits of this flower are used - tiny seeds enclosed in a characteristic sac. Blue poppy is currently the most popular. White poppy seeds are used for traditional St. Martin's croissants and other sweet baked goods.
Poppy seeds have also been used in folk medicine for many years. The opium from this plant has historically been used to make powerful sedatives and painkillers. Of course, the blue poppy used in the kitchen differs in its composition from the medicinal poppy and does not contain such strong addictive substances.
Blue poppy is a real treasure of valuable nutrients. 100 g of poppy seeds contain over 40 g of fats, mainly unsaturated fats. According to the tabular data, these seeds contain over 25 g of omega-6 fatty acids. They are among the EFAs that have been shown to have beneficial effects on the human body.
Blue poppy seeds are mainly used as an additive in baked goods. It can be used as a topping, mainly for bread. In sweet cakes and croissants, it is used for a thick and flavorful filling.
Blue poppy seeds can also be used in more unusual ways. It is suitable as a nourishing addition to cocktails and porridge. It can be an ingredient in homemade whole grain bars and cookies. Also worth noting is the ability to use the beans to make home scrubs.
ADDITIVES
blue poppy.
NUTRITIONAL VALUE OF THE PRODUCT IN 100 g
Energy value - 2513 kJ / 606 kcal
Fat - 42.9 g
- including saturated fatty acids - 5.5 g
Carbohydrates - 24 .7 g
- of which sugar - 1.4 g
Fiber - 20.5 g
Protein - 20.1 g
Salt - 0.02 g
NET WEIGHT : 1000 g
RECOMMENDED STORAGE CONDITIONS
Store cool and dry.
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