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Poppyseed
Also known as: poppy seed, poppy seeds
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Poppy seeds are a whole-food ingredient providing healthy fats, calcium, magnesium, and fiber. Trace amounts of opiate alkaloids (morphine, codeine) can be present and may produce false positives on drug tests, though commercial seeds are typically washed to reduce alkaloid levels.
Found in
2,783 products
What it is
Tiny edible seeds from the poppy plant (Papaver somniferum).
Texture, nutty flavor, decoration, and fat source.
Why it's flagged
- may cause false positives on opiate drug screens
- rare allergic reactions
What regulators actually say
"Seeds, poppy seed - nutrient profile data."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Whole food/spice, GRAS in normal use
European Union — EFSA
Whole food, not a regulated additive
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