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Blue poppy from exclusively Czech production is an invaluable helper in the kitchen and a raw material rich in many beneficial substances. Grind it and make it into a tasty traditional poppy seed cake or the much-loved yeast buns. Pour it on sticks of puff pastry, there are no limits to the imagination.


Poppy has been a staple of Czech cuisine for many years. It was already in use in the times of our grandmothers and great-grandmothers, who used it mainly for the preparation of sweet delicacies. However, it has been used more and more often in the modern kitchen. Anyway, it contains a variety of health benefits, that contribute to the proper functioning of the human body. Did you know that the Czech Republic is the largest producer and exporter of poppy in the world, accounting for up to 31% of global production? Poppy contains low levels of morphine and is banned in some parts of our world because of its content. So you won't enjoy poppy seed buns in Saudi Arabia, Singapore or Taiwan.

Poppy is a rich source of a large number of minerals, especially calcium. You would be hard pressed to find a food that contains it in greater quantities. In addition to calcium, it also contains high amounts of manganese, magnesium and phosphorus. From vitamins you can look for especially high amounts of vitamin E, which is especially valued for its considerable antioxidant effects, but also B vitamins.
Search in old cookbooks and bake traditional poppy seed buns. Nothing takes you back to your childhood like familiar tastes. You can also use it to make pie filling, bake poppy seed cake or sprinkle it on sweet and savoury pastries. Poppy seeds are also used to make poppy seed oil, which is a great flavouring for vegetable salads. It is also increasingly common in savoury granolas, a mixture of roasted and spiced nuts that work well as a sprinkling in salads or soups.
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