Poppy Seed Oil is obtained from the seeds of the poppy flower. It is a great choice for salad dressings. It has smooth, subtle flavors. As a condiment with crusty bread it is a delicious treat as it has much more flavor than more processed poppy seed oils and have long been thought to have health benefits. With their abundance of carbohydrates and calcium, organic poppy seeds are considered a good source of energy. Ancient Greek athletes often consumed a mixture of poppy seeds, honey and wine for health and strength. Raw poppy seed oil is high in essential fatty acids.
It is rich in linoleic acid (an omega-6 fatty acid), which researchers say offers protection against heart disease and heart attacks. It is also rich in oleic acid, an ingredient that researchers say can prevent breast cancer. The poppy plant has been used for years in the manufacture of medicines. While opium comes from the poppy plant, poppy seeds have no narcotic properties. The fluid in the bud that becomes opium is not present once the seeds are fully formed.
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