Organic Poppy Seeds, Papaver somniferum, can also be called organic poppy seeds, papaver somniferum seeds unwashed, papaver somniferum seeds bulk or poppy seeds organic. These seeds are small and blue-grey, and are food-grade quality, not pharmaceutical grade.

Organic poppy seeds have an essential oil content of 40%-60% so they contribute a rich mouthfeel to foods.

Businesses who frequently purchase Organic Poppy Seeds are American restaurants; bar and grills; and independent spice shops.

We also have conventional Poppy Seeds available. 

Flavor Profile

Poppy seeds are nutty and slightly sweet with a smoky aroma.

How To Use

Organic Poppy Seeds are a great way to garnish food if you want to add a little extra crunchy texture. Sprinkle them over Skillet Olive Bread or press them into fresh Soft Pretzels. Poppy seeds can be ground down to form a paste that is excellent in sweets and on breads, like cookies or babka. Or, blend into the batter when making Carrot Cake Squares. Try stirring into Garbanzo Bean Salad, or strewing them across Roasted Ajvar over Grilled Polenta or Porcini and Potato Soup for visual appeal as well as flavor.  

Organic Poppy Seeds work well with other seeds like sesame or pumpkin, and nuts like walnut, hazelnut, and almond. Put in tuna or macaroni salad, cheese dips or logs, soups, coleslaw, or over vegetables and potatoes. Pair with lemon, lavender, chile peppers, ginger, orange, garlic, onion, cabbage, rice, or apples.