Origin  Asia

Used Part  Seeds

Coming from the poppy plant, the same plant that produces opium, this seed is a non-narcotic flavoring that is at its best when toasted or baked before use. 

The seed pods are harvested when they are completely ripe and have started to turn brown,  Sometimes the stalk is cut and then pilled into pyramids like hay stacks.  they are then taken to another area where the pods are cut from the stalks.  They are then laid out to dry in the sun.  One pod may have thirty thousand seeds which sound like a lot, but it may take as much as a million to make up a pound.

The slightly sweet-nut flavor is excellent in noodle casseroles and cheese or butter sauces.  The flavors also go well on baked items and on fresh fruit

Available; Whole seeds