Unwashed poppy seeds may be contaminated with morphine, codeine, and thebaine. Though these compounds may have pain-relieving properties, consuming unwashed poppy seeds is risky and should only be done under medical supervision. Do poppy seeds have a scent? The aroma of the ground poppy seed is profound—smoky and sweet likeRead More →
Yes, Birds can eat sesame seeds. Birds love these special specks because they are packed with nutrients, and are bite-sized for even the smallest of the flock. … Just because birds like the taste of something, that doesn’t mean it’s healthy for them to eat it to the exclusion ofRead More →
Do poppy seeds need to be soaked? The first step before you make the batter for these Poppy Seed Muffins is to soak the poppy seeds in either hot water or hot milk. We do this step because poppy seeds have a hard outer shell which can be hard toRead More →
Crude poppy material at any dose is highly poisonous. The alkaloids are extremely toxic and can cause convulsions, asphyxiation, and death. Using any part of the poppy, in any way, is life-threatening; people in Tasmania have died from doing this. What flowers should you avoid with cats? Flowers that areRead More →