Poppy Seed, Dutch Blue*

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Poppy Seed,
Dutch Blue^*

Used for many purposes, mostly medicinal, poppy seeds have been around for at least 3,000 years.

Poppy seeds contain 40 to 50% of fatty oil, which is obtained by cold pressing in yields of only 12 to 18%. It is rich in unsaturated fatty acids (iodine index is 133 to 144): 60% linoleic acid, 30% oleic acid, 3% linolenic acid (triply unsaturated; essential for human nutrition) and less than 10% saturated fats.

Produced in various countries (including Australia, Netherlands, Romania, and Turkey), the Dutch variety is recognized as the best quality seed. Dutch Blue poppy seed, noted for its uniform slate-blue color, is widely used for baked goods (bread toppings, cakes, cookies, dessert fillings, muffins, etc) for its crunchiness, nutty aroma and flavor.

Poppy seed looks beautiful in CP soap and makes a very effective natural exfoliant.

WARNINGS:

Possible Allergic Reaction: allergies to poppy seed are not common. Reactions, like those to nut allergies, can be severe with conditions including epigastric pain, angioedema, and respiratory distress (including anaphylaxis). Persons with nut allergies are not necessarily allergic to poppy seed but poppy seed allergies are most often coincident with nut allergies.

Botanical Name:

Papaver Somniferum

Plant Part Used:

Dried seed

Country of Origin:

The Netherlands

Shelf Life:

Up to 24 months if stored properly.

Storage:

Keep in cool, dry, ventilated storage and closed containers with controlled humidity (less than 65% RH) and temperature (preferrably less than 75 °F). Protect from insect infestation.

Available from Stock.

Poppy Seed, Dutch Blue* 7015-0019

^*These products are sold for use in personal care end-products only. We do NOT pack for food service under a food license.

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