Poppy seeds, also known as Khus Khus, are harvested from the poppy plant and are a popular ingredient in various South African cuisines. They are valued for their distinct nutty flavor and ability to add a unique aroma to dishes. South African exporters ship large quantities of poppy seeds each year, and with their growing popularity, the export of poppy seeds from South Africa has seen a steady increase over the decades. As a result, South African poppy seed exporters are expanding their reach and exporting more varieties of this product each year.
Tiny, Nutty, and Packed with Flavor - A Culinary Treasure
At Embera Exports, we proudly offer premium poppy seeds, sourced from the finest farms. Renowned for their delicate flavor and versatile culinary applications, poppy seeds are a treasured ingredient in many cuisines, adding a unique crunch and flavor to a variety of dishes.
SKU: EMB - 2013
Why Choose Embera Exports Poppy Seeds?
Premium Quality: Our poppy seeds are meticulously harvested and processed to ensure that only the highest quality seeds reach our customers. Each batch is inspected for freshness, flavor, and aroma, delivering a product you can trust.
Nutrient-Rich: Embera Exports Poppy Seeds are a good source of essential nutrients, including dietary fiber, healthy fats, vitamins, and minerals. They promote digestive health, support heart health, and provide a rich source of antioxidants, making them a valuable addition to your diet.
Versatile Culinary Uses: Poppy seeds can be used in a wide range of dishes, from savory to sweet. Their subtle nutty flavor enhances both traditional and modern recipes, making them a versatile ingredient in the kitchen.
Usage
Embera Exports Poppy Seeds can be used in a variety of delicious ways:
Baking: Incorporate poppy seeds into baked goods like bread, muffins, and cookies for a delightful crunch and flavor boost.
Savory Dishes: Add poppy seeds to curries, rice dishes, or vegetable preparations to enhance flavor and texture, creating a unique culinary experience.
Salad Dressings: Use ground poppy seeds in salad dressings or dips to introduce a nutty flavor and a creamy texture.
Traditional Sweets: Incorporate poppy seeds into traditional desserts or use them as a topping for pastries, adding a unique taste and visual appeal.
Global Export of Premium Poppy Seeds
Embera Exports is committed to sharing the exquisite taste and health benefits of poppy seeds with the world. Our poppy seeds are processed under stringent quality controls, ensuring that every packet meets the highest international standards.
Botanical Name - Papaver somniferum Category - Medicinal Form - Dry Part Used - Seeds General Information - Poppy plants (Papaver somniferum, Papaver paeoniflorum, Papaver giganteum) are herbaceous annual plants that can grow almost anywhere. Of all the different species, P. somniferum is the most popular due to its beautiful flowers. Moreover, seeds are used for making muffins, breads, and other food. The stems and pods are often used for flower arrangements. Opium is found in the latex (a milky fluid) of unripe pods of poppy plants 1 - 3 weeks after flowering. The milky fluid is collected by incision of green seed pods. Phytochemicals - More than 30 alkaloids have been isolated from P. somniferum out of which three alkaloids morphine, codeine, and noscapine (antitussive) are used directly in therapy. Thebaine is a biosynthetic intermediate of the morphine pathway which is used by the pharmaceutical industry for synthesis of oxycodone, oxymorphone, buprenorphine, and naloxone, an opiate antagonist.
Botanical Name Arachis hypogaea
Taste Typical
Odor Odourless, no foreign odours
Color Typical, beige/yellow typical
Production area 6000 Tons
Packing White polypropylene packaging bag of 25 kg y 50 kg
Loading 20 feet: 19 metric tonnes
Analysis Values
Purity 99.70% min
Oil content 48.00% max
Moisture 5.00% max
One of the initial oil seeds known to humankind, sesame seeds have been widely employed in culinary as well as in traditional medicines for their nutritive, preventive, and curative properties. Sesame is an important source of phyto-nutrients such as omega-6 fatty acids, flavonoid phenolic anti-oxidants, vitamins, and dietary fiber with potential anti-cancer as well as health promoting properties.
Sesame plant is a tall annual herb in the Pedaliaceae family, which grows extensively in Asia, particularly in Burma, China, and India. It is also one of the chief commercial crops in Nigeria, Sudan and Ethiopia. Scientific name: Sesamum indicum.
Flavorful, crunchy sesame seeds are widely considered as healthy foods. 100 grams of seeds carry 573 calories. Although, much of its calorie comes from fats, sesame contains several notable health-benefiting nutrients, minerals, antioxidants and vitamins.
The seeds are especially rich in mono-unsaturated fatty acid, oleic acid, which comprises of up to 50% of fatty acids in them. Oleic acid helps lower LDL or "bad cholesterol" and increases HDL or "good cholesterol" in the blood. Research studies suggest that Mediterranean diet which is rich in mono-unsaturated fats may help prevent coronary artery disease, and stroke by favoring healthy serum lipid profile.
The sesame seeds contain a maximum of 5% moisture and a minimum of 50% oil content. This is why both local and international markets prefer our product. They are bagged with superior grade and high quality packages. Our various quality control parameters ensure that buyers receive products within the stipulated time.
Hulled Sesame seeds The Natural Sesame seeds is processed and the skinless bright white sesame seeds is Hulled Sesame seeds. It has been classified on the type of drying process after hulling i.e. Sundried and Mechanically Dried.The material is also available after making it Sortex which increases the purity and the uniformity of the colour of seeds.
