ORGANIC POPPY SEEDS 200 g

Oltresole organic poppy seeds are a genuine and healthy snack. In fact, not only the food poppy seeds can be used in the doughs of baked goods but they are also useful for making relaxing herbal teas to enrich salads and to give life to desserts with particular flavors in fact they combine very well with citrus fruits in particular with lemons and oranges . Oltresole food poppy seeds, very rich in fats and proteins, can be both white and black in color and are characterized by an intense aroma. They provide a good reserve of calcium, vitamin C, magnesium and potassium. These small and delicate seeds can also be added to infusions and herbal teas for a richer and more decisive flavor. Organic poppy seeds are also good to eat plain as a mid-day snack or before physical activity. Poppy seeds are naturally gluten-free and therefore excellent to integrate into the diet of those suffering from celiac disease but also suitable for consumption by vegans and vegetarians. PAIRING: Poppy seeds are mainly used in baked goods but can also be used to enrich salads and soups. The flavor of these seeds goes very well especially with that of citrus asparagus and potatoes. They are a typical ingredient of the German Austrian and Hungarian culinary tradition; they are also widely used in Turkey and Greece. In Italy they are an ingredient known mainly in the cuisine of Trentino. A typical dish of the South Tyrolean tradition is in fact the strudel with poppy seeds. WELLNESS AND HEALTH: Poppy seeds are used as a natural remedy for stress and anxiety as they have a slight soothing effect on the nervous system that facilitates sleep and relaxation. They also have a high content of calcium and vitamin E. Like all oil seeds, poppy seeds are also rich in "good" fats, especially oleic acid and linoleic acid, two substances known for their beneficial effect on cardiovascular health. They represent a good source of vegetable fibers and are therefore useful for preserving regular intestinal function. FUN FACT: poppy seeds were already known in ancient times. The Romans considered them to be powerful aphrodisiacs and used them to enrich the dishes of their banquets. The Gauls, on the other hand, used them for the production of oil. The name of the poppy, the herb from which the homonymous seeds are extracted comes from the Celtic pope which means baby food since in ancient times there was the custom of adding its extract to the baby food in order to make them fall asleep and sleep for a long time; in fact, this plant is mainly known for its sedative and calming effects.