POPPY SEEDS TRS

HEERA POPPY SEEDS (KHUS KHUS)

The tiny kidney-shaped seeds have been harvested from dried seed pods by various civilizations for thousands of years. Poppy seeds have long been used as a folk remedy to aid sleeping, promote fertility and wealth, and even to provide supposed magical powers of invisibility. In Indian cuisine white poppy seeds are added for thickness, texture and also give added flavor to the recipe. Commonly used in the preparation of korma, ground poppy seed, along with coconut and other spices, are combined as the masala to be added at the end of the cooking step.

These seeds do not contain narcotic properties. They are small and deformed in shape, slate-blue in colour, having a crisp texture and nut-like flavour.

They are customary in flavored bread, cakes, rolls and cookies. Poppy seeds are often sprinkled on top of dishes, used as garnish or as a spice with farm cheese, cheese, eggs, pie crust, salad, cookies, cakes, bread, pastries, salads, sauce, curries, sauces for meat and fish, vegetables and noodles.

Poppy Seed Nutrition Facts: One tablespoon of poppy seeds (approximately 9 grams) has only 45kcal. Poppy seeds are rich in calcium, potassium, phosphorus, and magnesium. They are also a source of protein, carbohydrates, and sodium. Poppy seeds also contain high levels of vitamin B, folic acid, thiamin, and riboflavin.

The health benefits of poppy seeds include:

• To treat vomiting and nausea


• Adding poppy seeds to your daily diet can cure respiratory problems such as chronic cough and asthma


• Poppy seed paste can stop diarrhea


• Poppy seed paste when applied to swollen joints can provide pain relief


• Apply a mix of poppy seed paste under the eyes to reduce dark circles and swollen eyelids


• The oleic acid in poppy seeds lower bad cholesterol levels (LDL) and increase good or HDL levels


• Eating poppy seeds can prevent heart disease and strokes due to the high content of monounsaturated fats


• The zinc in poppy seeds aids sperm production

Manufacturer: TRS, India

Packing: 100g