Poppyseed oil (also poppy seed oil, poppy oil, and oleum papaveris seminis) is an edible oil from poppy seeds (seeds of Papaver somniferum, the opium poppy). The oil has culinary and pharmaceutical uses, as well as long established uses in the making of paints, varnishes, and soaps.
Poppyseed oil is used as a high end salad oil and for refining sweet dishes, mueslis and salads. Due to its high content of polyunsaturated linoleic acid virgin poppyseed oil shouldn't be used for cooking and baking.
Poppy seed oil is oil obtained from the seeds of yellowish-brown opium plant. It is a precious source of nutrients including saturated fatty acids, minerals and vitamins. Poppy seed oil is unique to the market and has several nutrient benefits due to the presence of large amounts of unsaturated essential fatty acids.
The global poppy seed oil market is segmented on the basis of nature, application, distribution channel, and region. Based on the nature of poppy seed oil, it is segmented as organic and conventional. The organic oil market remains persistent in growth in the food sector this is due to the attractiveness of healthier and safe to use products.
The global poppy seed oil market is segmented on the basis of nature, application, distribution channel, and region. Based on the nature of poppy seed oil, it is segmented as organic and conventional. The organic oil market remains persistent in growth in the food sector this is due to the attractiveness of healthier and safe to use products. The growing concern among consumers regarding non-organic/conventional oil using chemicals processing is expected to further increase the demand for organic poppy seed oil.
The global production of poppy seeds was valued at 92 thousand metric ton in 2016 and is expected to register a CAGR of 2.3%. On the bases of application the poppy seed oil is segmented as food, dietary supplements and other uses: which include industrial uses such as making soap paints and varnishes. Among these the market for poppy seed oil in food applications is expected to grow steadily whereas the supplement market is driven by increasing consumer awareness and promotions on social media and hence is expected to show a relatively faster growth rate in terms of value over the forecast period.