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Best Baking Poppy Seeds

Poppy seeds have been a popular spice for hundreds of years and have many different culinary uses. One of the most popular uses, and the one we enjoy focusing on, is baking. You probably don’t have time to research all of the different types and flavors of poppy seeds, so allow us to help you…

Rancid Poppy Seeds

Poppy seeds are similar to most other fresh foods and spices; they can expire or worse… get spoiled. Foods with high oil content can become especially unpleasant, which in this case can lead to rancid poppy seeds. As food prices continue to increase, it is as important as ever to keep foods fresh. Over the…

Properly Storing Poppy Seeds for Freshness

As a baker, I always have a healthy stash of nuts and seeds in my pantry. One of my favorite mix-ins for quick breads, scones and muffins are poppy seeds. These tiny, blue-black round poppy seeds have a pleasant nuttiness to them. I use them as a substitute for walnuts or pecans in both banana…

Extend Poppy Seeds Shelf Life

As food prices continue to soar, it is important to save money in new ways. One way I enjoy stretching my hard earned dollar is by avoiding waste and keeping my ingredients fresh. A great way to accomplish this is by learning how to extend poppy seeds shelf life. I’ve written this post as a…

Poppy Seed Color

Poppy seeds can come in many different shades and colors depending on the species and growing conditions of the flower. Our blog focuses on baking, so we will approach this subject with that angle in mind. Determining the poppy seed color is relatively simple but is often overlooked. Remember, each poppy seed color is unique…

Poppy Seed Taste

For such a popular baking spice that has been used for thousands of years, many of us can still learn more about the flavor profile and taste of poppy seeds. Our team is constantly tasting different poppy seeds to determine the quality and flavor profile. These wonderful seeds can be used to many different recipes…