Lemon Poppy Seed Loaf [A Kids Snack Recipe Contributed by Kitchen Counter Chronicles] • B-Inspired Mama (2024)

FAQs

Why lemon poppy seed? ›

Sweet and Savory! Poppy seeds can be found in both sweet and savory baked goods. Their distinctive flavor and crunchy texture pair nicely with lemon, honey, raisins, and almonds. They also add visual interest when added to cakes, muffins, quick breads, and pastries.

If your poppy seeds are past the expiration dates, you can use your best judgement to decide whether or not they can still be used. If they pass the smell test, look normal, and you've kept your poppy seeds properly stored, chances are they will still maintain a good flavor profile.

Poppies have long been used as a symbol of sleep, peace, and death: Sleep because the opium extracted from them is a sedative, and death because of the common blood-red colour of the red poppy in particular. In Greek and Roman myths, poppies were used as offerings to the dead.

Poppy seeds may be introduced into meals as soon as baby is ready to start solids, which is generally around 6 months of age. Just make sure that the poppy seeds are “food grade” and sold from food or grocery retailers you recognize. Unwashed, non-food grade poppy seeds carry a high risk of opiate exposure.

Due to their high oil and protein content bulk poppy seeds tend to go rancid quickly so be sure to purchase them in small quantities.

The potassium content in Poppy seeds helps in treating kidney stones and also prevents their re-occurrence.

Your spices will be happier when stored in a cabinet or drawer instead. Sesame seeds, poppy seeds, and a few other spices are the exception. These do better in the fridge.

People drink this tea to feel a natural high or to treat pain or anxiety. However, drinking large amounts of poppy seed tea may be deadly. Drinking poppy seed tea increases the risk of opioid overdose and can potentially lead to misuse and opioid use disorder.

Poppy Seeds: These itty-bitty seeds add a mild nutty flavor and slight crunch to baked goods. I love them on bagels, too! Butter: Creamed butter gives these muffins a cake-like texture; plus, it adds deliciously buttery flavor.

Do poppy seeds affect drug tests? Poppy seeds don't have nearly enough opiates to intoxicate you. But because drug tests are exquisitely sensitive, consuming certain poppy seed food products can lead to positive urine drug test results for opiates – specifically for morphine, codeine or both.

What is a substitute for poppy seeds in lemon cake? ›

I understand, some of you may have difficulty getting poppy seeds. You can replace them with any seeds, chia seeds, flex seeds, or even nuts to go with the lemon flavour.