Cold-pressed poppy seed oil

Positive effects of poppy seed oil

A whole 87 to 90 percent unsaturated fatty acids are in this cold-pressed poppy seed oil. The cardiovascular system is especially grateful for this content.

A large percentage of omega-6 fatty acids differentiates poppy seed oil from all other vegetable oils. Omega-6 fatty acids such as linoleic acid and arachidonic acid cannot be produced by the human body. These substances however ensure some important processes in the body which make them necessary. They indirectly control blood pressure and reactions to inflammation.

Uses for cold-pressed poppy seed oil

The oil from poppy seeds has a finely acerbic, slightly nutty taste which is released especially well in cold foods. Due to its optimum combination of substances poppy oil provides variety in low cholesterol and whole foods diets. It harmonizes with steamed or raw vegetables, salads and traditional middle European dishes. It is not without reason that this light yellow oil is a popular ingredient in poppy noodles, poppy dumplings and poppy strudel.