Poppy seeds are tiny, kidney-shaped oilseeds harvested from the dried pods of the opium poppy plant (Papaver somniferum), used for thousands of years in culinary, baking, and oil production. They are a common ingredient in pastries, breads, and various dishes across Central Europe and South Asia. The plant is cultivated globally in temperate climates for these culinary uses and as an ornamental flower.
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Key Aspects of Poppy Seeds:
Culinary Uses: Often used whole or ground in pastries, cakes, breads, and for making poppyseed oil.
Source: Harvested from the Papaver somniferum plant, which is also known as the opium poppy or breadseed poppy