Blue Poppy Seeds
Blue Poppy Seeds

Price range: R25.00 through R899.00

About this product

Blue poppy seeds are small, oil-rich seeds harvested from the opium poppy plant (Papaver somniferum), known for their vibrant slate-blue to dark gray color. They are widely used in culinary traditions across Europe, the Middle East, and parts of Asia, appreciated for their mild, nutty flavour and crunchy texture.

Common Uses:

 Baking

  • Pastries: Popular in Central and Eastern European baking—used in strudels, kolaches, babka, and hamantaschen.
  • Toppings: Sprinkled on bagels, rolls, muffins, and breadsticks for visual appeal and added crunch.
  • Fillings: Ground blue poppy seeds are cooked with sugar, milk, and butter to create a rich filling for pastries like makowiec (Polish poppy seed roll).

 Cooking

  • Sauces & Dressings: Ground and incorporated into creamy salad dressings or sauces for vegetables or noodles in Central European cuisine.
  • Pasta and Dumplings: Occasionally mixed with butter and sugar or honey as a sweet topping for noodles or dumplings.

Desserts

  • Mixed into cakes, tarts, and cookies; pairs well with citrus flavors, especially lemon and orange.
  • Combined with honey or syrup for a simple topping on yogurt, oatmeal, or custard desserts.

 Savory Uses

  • Less common but can be used in spice rubs or coatings for meat and fish, lending a subtle nutty background note and texture
 
  • Toasting: Lightly toast in a dry skillet for 1–2 minutes to enhance their nutty aroma and reduce bitterness.
  • Grinding: For fillings or sauces, grind them in a spice grinder or coffee mill—often combined with milk, butter, and sweeteners for smoother integration.
  • Pairing: Complementary flavours include citrus, vanilla, almond, dairy (especially cream and ricotta), honey, apples, and stone fruits.

All product descriptions, images, and other content on this website are provided for general informational purposes only and are subject to change without notice. We strive to ensure that all product details are accurate, complete, and up-to-date; however, we do not warrant that descriptions, images, prices, or other content are error-free, current, or complete.

All information provided on this website, including product descriptions, ingredients, nutritional content, and usage suggestions, is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered professional medical, nutritional, or dietary advice.

While we strive to ensure the accuracy of all product information, including ingredient lists and allergen warnings, manufacturers may occasionally change their formulations. As such, we do not guarantee that the information is always accurate, complete, or current. Always read product labels, warnings, and directions before using or consuming any product.

Colors and materials may appear differently depending on your device and monitor settings. Dimensions and specifications are approximate and may vary slightly.

Our food and spice products are manufactured and packaged in facilities that may process common allergens including, but not limited to: nuts, peanuts, soy, dairy, eggs, wheat and sesame. We cannot guarantee that any product is entirely free from trace allergens.

Use spices and food products responsibly. Improper storage, handling, or consumption may result in diminished quality or adverse reactions. Keep all products out of reach of children unless otherwise stated. By purchasing and using products from this website, you acknowledge and accept all responsibility for their use and agree to hold TKM Foods harmless against any and all liabilities, losses, or damages resulting from use or misuse of our products.

Product performance and results may vary depending on individual usage and conditions.

Unless expressly stated, no guarantees or warranties are made regarding the effectiveness, or suitability of a product for any specific purpose.

It is the responsibility of the customer to ensure the suitability of any product for their intended use before purchase. We are not liable for any misuse, adverse reactions, or damage resulting from the use of products purchased from our website.

All trademarks, logos, and brand names are the property of their respective owners.

By purchasing from this site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to this disclaimer and our terms and conditions.

Blue Poppy Seeds

Price range: R25.00 through R899.00

About this product

Blue poppy seeds are small, oil-rich seeds harvested from the opium poppy plant (Papaver somniferum), known for their vibrant slate-blue to dark gray color. They are widely used in culinary traditions across Europe, the Middle East, and parts of Asia, appreciated for their mild, nutty flavour and crunchy texture.

Common Uses:

 Baking

  • Pastries: Popular in Central and Eastern European baking—used in strudels, kolaches, babka, and hamantaschen.
  • Toppings: Sprinkled on bagels, rolls, muffins, and breadsticks for visual appeal and added crunch.
  • Fillings: Ground blue poppy seeds are cooked with sugar, milk, and butter to create a rich filling for pastries like makowiec (Polish poppy seed roll).

 Cooking

  • Sauces & Dressings: Ground and incorporated into creamy salad dressings or sauces for vegetables or noodles in Central European cuisine.
  • Pasta and Dumplings: Occasionally mixed with butter and sugar or honey as a sweet topping for noodles or dumplings.

Desserts

  • Mixed into cakes, tarts, and cookies; pairs well with citrus flavors, especially lemon and orange.
  • Combined with honey or syrup for a simple topping on yogurt, oatmeal, or custard desserts.

 Savory Uses

  • Less common but can be used in spice rubs or coatings for meat and fish, lending a subtle nutty background note and texture
 
  • Toasting: Lightly toast in a dry skillet for 1–2 minutes to enhance their nutty aroma and reduce bitterness.
  • Grinding: For fillings or sauces, grind them in a spice grinder or coffee mill—often combined with milk, butter, and sweeteners for smoother integration.
  • Pairing: Complementary flavours include citrus, vanilla, almond, dairy (especially cream and ricotta), honey, apples, and stone fruits.

All product descriptions, images, and other content on this website are provided for general informational purposes only and are subject to change without notice. We strive to ensure that all product details are accurate, complete, and up-to-date; however, we do not warrant that descriptions, images, prices, or other content are error-free, current, or complete.

All information provided on this website, including product descriptions, ingredients, nutritional content, and usage suggestions, is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered professional medical, nutritional, or dietary advice.

While we strive to ensure the accuracy of all product information, including ingredient lists and allergen warnings, manufacturers may occasionally change their formulations. As such, we do not guarantee that the information is always accurate, complete, or current. Always read product labels, warnings, and directions before using or consuming any product.

Colors and materials may appear differently depending on your device and monitor settings. Dimensions and specifications are approximate and may vary slightly.

Our food and spice products are manufactured and packaged in facilities that may process common allergens including, but not limited to: nuts, peanuts, soy, dairy, eggs, wheat and sesame. We cannot guarantee that any product is entirely free from trace allergens.

Use spices and food products responsibly. Improper storage, handling, or consumption may result in diminished quality or adverse reactions. Keep all products out of reach of children unless otherwise stated. By purchasing and using products from this website, you acknowledge and accept all responsibility for their use and agree to hold TKM Foods harmless against any and all liabilities, losses, or damages resulting from use or misuse of our products.

Product performance and results may vary depending on individual usage and conditions.

Unless expressly stated, no guarantees or warranties are made regarding the effectiveness, or suitability of a product for any specific purpose.

It is the responsibility of the customer to ensure the suitability of any product for their intended use before purchase. We are not liable for any misuse, adverse reactions, or damage resulting from the use of products purchased from our website.

All trademarks, logos, and brand names are the property of their respective owners.

By purchasing from this site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to this disclaimer and our terms and conditions.

Blue Poppy Seeds

Price range: R25.00 through R899.00

About this product

Blue poppy seeds are small, oil-rich seeds harvested from the opium poppy plant (Papaver somniferum), known for their vibrant slate-blue to dark gray color. They are widely used in culinary traditions across Europe, the Middle East, and parts of Asia, appreciated for their mild, nutty flavour and crunchy texture.

Common Uses:

 Baking

  • Pastries: Popular in Central and Eastern European baking—used in strudels, kolaches, babka, and hamantaschen.
  • Toppings: Sprinkled on bagels, rolls, muffins, and breadsticks for visual appeal and added crunch.
  • Fillings: Ground blue poppy seeds are cooked with sugar, milk, and butter to create a rich filling for pastries like makowiec (Polish poppy seed roll).

 Cooking

  • Sauces & Dressings: Ground and incorporated into creamy salad dressings or sauces for vegetables or noodles in Central European cuisine.
  • Pasta and Dumplings: Occasionally mixed with butter and sugar or honey as a sweet topping for noodles or dumplings.

Desserts

  • Mixed into cakes, tarts, and cookies; pairs well with citrus flavors, especially lemon and orange.
  • Combined with honey or syrup for a simple topping on yogurt, oatmeal, or custard desserts.

 Savory Uses

  • Less common but can be used in spice rubs or coatings for meat and fish, lending a subtle nutty background note and texture
 
  • Toasting: Lightly toast in a dry skillet for 1–2 minutes to enhance their nutty aroma and reduce bitterness.
  • Grinding: For fillings or sauces, grind them in a spice grinder or coffee mill—often combined with milk, butter, and sweeteners for smoother integration.
  • Pairing: Complementary flavours include citrus, vanilla, almond, dairy (especially cream and ricotta), honey, apples, and stone fruits.

All product descriptions, images, and other content on this website are provided for general informational purposes only and are subject to change without notice. We strive to ensure that all product details are accurate, complete, and up-to-date; however, we do not warrant that descriptions, images, prices, or other content are error-free, current, or complete.

All information provided on this website, including product descriptions, ingredients, nutritional content, and usage suggestions, is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered professional medical, nutritional, or dietary advice.

While we strive to ensure the accuracy of all product information, including ingredient lists and allergen warnings, manufacturers may occasionally change their formulations. As such, we do not guarantee that the information is always accurate, complete, or current. Always read product labels, warnings, and directions before using or consuming any product.

Colors and materials may appear differently depending on your device and monitor settings. Dimensions and specifications are approximate and may vary slightly.

Our food and spice products are manufactured and packaged in facilities that may process common allergens including, but not limited to: nuts, peanuts, soy, dairy, eggs, wheat and sesame. We cannot guarantee that any product is entirely free from trace allergens.

Use spices and food products responsibly. Improper storage, handling, or consumption may result in diminished quality or adverse reactions. Keep all products out of reach of children unless otherwise stated. By purchasing and using products from this website, you acknowledge and accept all responsibility for their use and agree to hold TKM Foods harmless against any and all liabilities, losses, or damages resulting from use or misuse of our products.

Product performance and results may vary depending on individual usage and conditions.

Unless expressly stated, no guarantees or warranties are made regarding the effectiveness, or suitability of a product for any specific purpose.

It is the responsibility of the customer to ensure the suitability of any product for their intended use before purchase. We are not liable for any misuse, adverse reactions, or damage resulting from the use of products purchased from our website.

All trademarks, logos, and brand names are the property of their respective owners.

By purchasing from this site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to this disclaimer and our terms and conditions.