Poppy Seeds from India — sourced, graded and export-ready.
Indian poppy seeds (Papaver somniferum) — white and slate-blue varieties — are culinary seeds used in baking, confectionery, and cooking globally. All Aethon Overseas poppy seed exports fully comply with destination country alkaloid content regulations and require appropriate import permits.
Aethon Overseas supplies poppy seeds available as white poppy seeds, blue/slate poppy seeds. From trial samples to multi-container annual contracts, every lot is cleaned, graded and quality-checked before shipment — with a Certificate of Analysis, phytosanitary certificate and full export documentation included.
Product Specifications
| Parameter | Specification | Notes |
|---|
| Moisture | Maximum 8% | Hot air oven method |
| Foreign Matter | Maximum 2% | Visual inspection |
| Admixture | Maximum 3% | Visual inspection |
| Alkaloid Compliance | Per destination country regulations | Chemical analysis |
| Oil Content | 40–50% | Soxhlet extraction |
| Pesticide Residue | Below EU MRL limits | Multi-residue LCMS |
Nutritional Information
Typical values per 100 g, edible portion — sourced from USDA FoodData Central and the Indian Food Composition Tables (ICMR-NIN, 2017). Lot-specific values are documented on the NABL-accredited Certificate of Analysis shipped with every consignment.
Macronutrients
| Nutrient | Per 100 g |
|---|
| Energy | 525 kcal |
| Protein | 18 g |
| Total Fat | 41.6 g |
| Carbohydrate | 28.1 g |
| Dietary Fibre | 19.5 g |
| Sugars | 2.9 g |
Minerals
| Mineral | Per 100 g |
|---|
| Calcium (Ca) | 1438 mg |
| Iron (Fe) | 9.8 mg |
| Magnesium (Mg) | 347 mg |
| Phosphorus (P) | 870 mg |
| Potassium (K) | 719 mg |
| Sodium (Na) | 26 mg |
| Zinc (Zn) | 7.9 mg |
Vitamins
| Vitamin | Per 100 g |
|---|
| Vitamin A | 0 µg RAE |
| Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) | 1 mg |
| Vitamin E (alpha-toco) | 1.8 mg |
| Vitamin K | — µg |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.85 mg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.1 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 1 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.25 mg |
| Folate | 82 µg |
Functional / Quality Markers
| Marker | Typical value / range |
|---|
| Lipid omega-6 | Major |
| Linoleic acid | 62% |
References: USDA FoodData Central · Indian Food Composition Tables (ICMR-NIN 2017) · category-specific industry quality benchmarks. Values vary by variety, growing region, season and processing — request a per-lot COA for actual shipment values.
Available Forms & Variants
- White Poppy Seeds: Indian variety, mild nutty flavour
- Blue/Slate Poppy Seeds: European baking variety
Uses & Applications
- Breads, bagels, and rolls
- Pastries and croissants
- Poppy seed strudel and cakes
- Indian sweets and halwa
- Kheer and dessert garnish
- Candy and praline coatings
- Curry thickener (paste)
- Seasoning and garnishing
- Tahini-type pastes and dips
- Poppy seed oil extraction
- Salad dressing ingredient
- Bakery ingredient supply
Packaging & Shipping
| Pack Type | Sizes Available | MOQ |
|---|
| PP Bags | 25kg, 50kg | 300kg |
| Retail Pouches | 100g, 200g, 500g | 1000 units |
| Vacuum Sealed | Custom sizes | 300kg |
- Air Freight: 3–7 days worldwide
- Sea Freight (FCL): 15–35 days
- Incoterms: FOB, CIF, EXW available
- Port of Loading: Mundra / JNPT / Nhava Sheva
- Documentation: All export documentation included
Quality Assurance & Documentation
- Certificate of Analysis (COA) — NABL-accredited lab testing per batch
- Phytosanitary Certificate — Issued by Plant Quarantine, Govt. of India
- APEDA Registration — Mandatory agri export certification
- FSSAI License — Indian food safety compliance
- Fumigation Certificate — ISPM-15 compliant wooden packaging
Indicative Pricing & Lead Time
| Grade / Form | MOQ | Indicative FOB | Lead Time |
|---|
| Trial sample | Small sample | Free + freight at cost | 5–7 days |
| Standard grade | 1 MT / 1 container | USD on request | 2–3 weeks |
| Premium grade | 1 MT / 1 container | USD on request | 2–3 weeks |
| Bulk container (FCL) | 10–25 MT | Volume discount | 3–4 weeks |
| Annual contract | Multi-container/year | Negotiated pricing | Multi-shipment schedule |
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