Flour from blue poppy seeds is obtained by processing seeds under a food press. Since ancient times, poppy seeds have been used in cooking, in cosmetology, and are one of the components for the preparation of medicinal infusions and decoctions.
Vitamin composition
Poppy seeds contain a lot of saturated fatty acids, which have a positive effect on the elasticity of blood vessels. In addition, the seeds of the plant are rich in trace elements such as calcium, phosphorus, sulfur, potassium, sodium, magnesium. The product also contains copper, iron and vitamins of groups P and E.
Chemical composition
Nutrient | Quantity | Norm for an adult |
Calories | 325 kcal | 1684 kcal |
Vitamin PP | 2,905 mg | 25 mg |
Vitamin B6 | 0,3 mg | 1,5 mg |
Vitamin B2 | 0,18 mg | 1,8 mg |
Vitamin B1 | 0,8 mg | 1,5 mg |
Vitamin E, alpha tocopherol, TE | 2,1 mg | 15 mg |
Vitamin C | 0,09 mg | 90 mg |
P | 908 mg | 800 mg |
Fe | 12 mg | 18 mg |
Zn | 0,0009 mg | 12 mg |
К | 587 mg | 2000 mg |
Mg | 452 mg | 700 mg |
Ca | 1677 mg | 1000 mg |
Application and benefits of blue poppy seed flour
Flour has the following useful properties:
- Improves the digestion of people who do not suffer from constipation, helps in the fight against diarrhea and dysentery;
- Calms the nervous system;
- Fights insomnia;
- Relieves fatigue;
- Increases the body’s resistance to cancer cells and infections;
- Helps to get rid of skin rashes.
Recipe for making bread with the addition of blue poppy flour
Ingredients:
- 300 g of wheat flour
- 160 ml water
- 2 tbsp blue poppy flour
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp dry yeast
Preparation:
Load the bread maker’s bowl with water, olive oil, wheat and poppy flour. Add sugar, salt and yeast. Turn on the main mode and bake until golden brown. The cooking time is 3 hours. Enjoy your meal!
Method of application
Confectioners add flour to a variety of desserts, cookies, bread. The product is also widely used in the preparation of sauces.
Contraindications
Flour from blue poppy seeds is not recommended for use with intolerance to the product, children under 2 years of age suffering from asthma and cholelithiasis, as well as with chronic constipation.