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Poppy seeds
Calories & nutrition facts
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 534 kcal —
- Protein 21 g 42%
- Carbohydrate 14 g 5%
- Fat 42 g 53%
- Saturated fat 4.5 g 23%
- Fibre 10 g 36%
- Sugars 3 g —
- Sodium 26 mg 1%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin C 1 mg 1%
- Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin E 6 mg 40%
- Vitamin K 0 µg 0%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.85 mg 71%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.1 mg 8%
- Niacin (B3) 0.9 mg 6%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.32 mg 6%
- Vitamin B6 0.25 mg 15%
- Folate (B9) 82 µg 21%
- Vitamin B12 0 µg 0%
Minerals
- Calcium 1440 mg 111%
- Iron 9.8 mg 54%
- Magnesium 347 mg 83%
- Phosphorus 870 mg 70%
- Potassium 719 mg 15%
- Zinc 7.9 mg 72%
- Copper 1.6 mg 181%
- Manganese 6.7 mg 292%
- Selenium 14 µg 25%
- Iodine 0 µg 0%
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Questions about Poppy seeds
How do you grind poppy seeds for baking?
Grind them in a clean coffee or spice grinder in small batches, stopping before they turn oily and clump. For a smoother filling, pass them through the grinder a second time.
Should you toast poppy seeds before using them?
To bring out their nutty flavour, toast them in a dry frying pan over a low heat for 2–3 minutes, stirring constantly. Take them off the heat as soon as they smell fragrant; they burn quickly.
How do you make poppy seed filling for pastries?
Grind the seeds, then simmer them gently with milk and sugar for about 5–10 minutes, stirring until thick. Cool the filling before spreading it in pastries such as poppy seed rolls or hamantaschen.
What can you use poppy seeds in besides cakes?
Sprinkle them over bread rolls, savoury biscuits or salads, or stir them into noodles with butter and lemon. They also add a mild crunch to dressings and roasted vegetables.
How should you store poppy seeds?
Keep them in an airtight container in a cool, dark cupboard, away from the cooker. Because their natural oils can turn rancid, store a large supply in the freezer and grind only what you need.
How do you stop poppy seeds falling off bread?
Brush the shaped dough with beaten egg or milk before sprinkling on the seeds, then press them gently into the surface. Add them just before baking so they stay in place.
Can you eat poppy seeds without cooking them?
Yes. Sprinkle them straight from the packet over porridge, yoghurt or salads; toasting is optional and mainly deepens their flavour.
Source: ANSES–Ciqual (France) 11061 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
