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Poppy seed oil

Poppy seed oil is a pale edible oil pressed from poppy seeds, used for cooking, dressing or finishing where its delicate, mild flavour suits.

Poppy seed oil — illustrative ingredient image

About Poppy seed oil

Poppy seed oil is a pale edible oil pressed from poppy seeds. It is used as a culinary oil or finishing ingredient, often where a relatively delicate flavour is suitable. The liquid is typically clear to pale yellow, though appearance and flavour vary with seed quality, pressing, and refining. It is distinct from whole poppy seeds and from oils made from other seeds.

The oil may be sold unrefined or refined, and it can also be intended for non-food uses; food suitability cannot be assumed from the name alone. Its flavour is generally mild and nut-like, particularly in less-refined forms. Bottled liquid oil is the usual form, and storage and processing can influence its sensory qualities.

Ingredient type
whole food

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Poppy seed oil nutrition & diet

Poppy seed oil nutritional value

Oil, poppyseed

Per 100 g of the edible portion in the recorded USDA food form.

Calories
884kcal
Protein
0.0g
Carbs
0.0g
Fat
100.0g

Reference values for the displayed USDA form. Varieties, brands and preparation can differ.

Compare food-grade oils by refining and extraction method; oil is not nutritionally interchangeable with whole poppy seeds, which retain fibre and other seed components.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Not established
  • Vegetarian
    Not established
  • Pescatarian
    Not established
  • Keto
    Not established
  • Paleo
    Not established
  • Low-carb
    Not established
  • Halal
    Not established
  • Kosher
    Not established
What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Vegetarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Pescatarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Keto · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Paleo · Not established
The ingredient form and processing have not been assessed against this dietary pattern.
Low-carb · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Halal · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish halal status.
Kosher · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish kosher status.

For the plain ingredient · Awaiting review. Diet compatibility is not allergy suitability or halal/kosher certification. Keto and low-carb depend on the portion.

Reviewed ingredient entryIngredient reference · Preparations vary

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Sources & review

Nutrition reference: USDA FoodData Central — Oil, poppyseed ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

Expanded overview, name examples and nutrition notes are database drafts awaiting editorial review. Numeric nutrition values, where shown, have their own source and food-form reference.

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