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Add a distinctive nutty flavour and delicate crunch to your favourite recipes with Wholefood Earth Unwashed Poppy Seeds 3kg. These versatile seeds are a traditional baking and cooking ingredient, ideal for homemade bread, bagels, cakes, pastries and savoury dishes.
With their characteristic dark blue-grey colour and pleasantly nutty flavour, poppy seeds are particularly popular in lemon and poppy seed cakes, seeded loaves, bread rolls and bagels. They can also be incorporated into suitable curry bases, fillings and other recipes where a subtle nutty taste and added texture are desired.
These unwashed poppy seeds are supplied in a generous 3kg bulk pouch, making them a practical option for regular home bakers, catering kitchens and larger-scale baking projects. The packaging identifies them as high in fibre, a source of protein and very low in salt.
Pack Contains
- 1 x 3kg pouch of Wholefood Earth Unwashed Poppy Seeds
- Total net weight: 3kg (3,000g)
- Bulk pack of unwashed poppy seeds
Key Features
- Unwashed Poppy Seeds: Traditional dark poppy seeds with a pleasant nutty flavour.
- High in Fibre: The packaging highlights a fibre content of 19.5g.
- Source of Protein: Naturally occurring plant protein, as highlighted on the packaging.
- Very Low in Salt: Suitable for adding flavour and texture to a variety of recipes.
- Versatile Baking Ingredient: Ideal for bagels, seeded bread, cakes, muffins and pastries.
- Sweet & Savoury Uses: Suitable for traditional baking and appropriate savoury recipes.
- Nutty Flavour: Adds a distinctive taste and crunchy texture to finished dishes.
- Generous 3kg Pack: Ideal for frequent baking and bulk food preparation.
- Wholefood Earth: From a brand specialising in wholefoods and cupboard ingredients.
Product Details
Brand: Wholefood Earth
Product: Unwashed Poppy Seeds
Product Type: Baking Seeds
Format: Whole Seeds
Colour: Dark Blue-Grey
Flavour Profile: Mild, Nutty
Pack Size: 1 x 3kg Pouch
Total Net Weight: 3kg (3,000g)
Packaging Claims: High Fibre, Source of Protein, Very Low Salt
Ingredients & Allergy Advice
Product: Unwashed Poppy Seeds.
The full ingredient declaration and any precautionary allergen statements should be checked against the original product packaging before consumption.
Important Food Safety Information
These poppy seeds are unwashed. Unwashed poppy seeds may contain naturally occurring opium alkaloid residues on their outer surfaces. The amount present can vary between batches.
Do not consume unwashed poppy seeds raw or in large quantities. Their suitability for food preparation, including any required processing, should be confirmed with the manufacturer or supplier before use. Washing or heating should not be assumed to remove all alkaloid residues.
Suggested Culinary Uses
Subject to confirmation that the product is suitable for the intended food use and has been appropriately processed, poppy seeds are traditionally used in:
- Bagels: As a topping for freshly baked bagels.
- Lemon Poppy Seed Cakes: To add texture and nutty flavour.
- Seeded Bread: In bread doughs or as a decorative topping.
- Muffins & Pastries: In suitable sweet baking recipes.
- Savoury Baking: As part of seed mixtures for breads and rolls.
- Curry Bases: In traditional recipes that call for poppy seeds.
Storage Instructions
Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, heat and moisture. Reseal the pouch securely after opening and follow any additional instructions printed on the original packaging.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is included?
This listing contains one 3kg pouch of Wholefood Earth Unwashed Poppy Seeds.
Are these washed or unwashed poppy seeds?
They are explicitly labelled as unwashed poppy seeds.
What do poppy seeds taste like?
Poppy seeds have a mild, pleasantly nutty flavour and can add a delicate crunch to baked foods.
Are these seeds high in fibre?
Yes. The packaging identifies them as high in fibre and displays a figure of 19.5g.
Are they a source of protein?
Yes. The product packaging states that they are a source of protein.
Can I use these seeds for baking?
Poppy seeds are commonly used in baking, but because this product is unwashed, its suitability and any required processing must be confirmed with the manufacturer or supplier before food use.
Can they be eaten straight from the bag?
No. Unwashed poppy seeds should not be consumed raw or directly from the packaging because of the potential presence of opium alkaloid residues.
Is this a bulk pack?
Yes. The 3kg pouch is a bulk-sized pack.
Can these be used in lemon and poppy seed cake?
Poppy seeds are a traditional ingredient in lemon and poppy seed cake. However, the suitability of these particular unwashed seeds must be confirmed before use.
Are poppy seeds the same as sesame seeds?
No. Poppy seeds and sesame seeds come from different plants and have different characteristics.
What is the total net weight?
The pouch contains 3,000g of unwashed poppy seeds.
Wholefood Earth Unwashed Poppy Seeds 3kg provide a generous supply of traditional poppy seeds with a characteristic nutty flavour. Please ensure the manufacturer's food safety and preparation guidance is confirmed before using this unwashed product in recipes.
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