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White poppy seed

White poppy seeds are small, pale cream seeds with a delicate nutty flavour, used whole or ground in baking, fillings, sauces and toppings.

White poppy seed — illustrative ingredient image

About White poppy seed

White poppy seeds are the small, pale cream seeds of the poppy plant, with a delicate, nutty flavour. They are hard and crunchy when dry; grinding or cooking softens their texture and releases more of their flavour.

They are sold whole or ground and used in baking, fillings, sauces and as a topping. Whole dried seeds differ from ground seed in texture and storage, while products labelled white poppy seed may vary in colour from ivory to light tan.

Ingredient type
whole food

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Local names for white poppy seed

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German

Mohnsamen

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White poppy seed nutrition & diet

White poppy seed nutritional value

Spices, poppy seed

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

Calories
525kcal
Protein
18.0g
Carbs
28.1g
Fat
41.6g

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

Whole and ground seeds are different edible forms; grinding affects texture and may influence how readily the seed is incorporated into a food. Compare plain seeds rather than prepared fillings or baked products.

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 — Spices, poppy seed ↗. 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.

The ingredient description and dish connections come from the draft catalogue and may change after review.

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