Cold pressed poppy seed oil

Abstract

Poppy (Papaver somniferum L.) is a versatile plant that used as a food for its seeds and oil and considered as an ornamental plant because of its flowers and dry capsules. It is also used for medicinal purposes. P. somniferum grows in regions with hot summers and midlevel rains. The main producer countries are Turkey, India, Australia, France, Spain, and Hungary. Around 51% of the area used worldwide for poppy cultivation is in Turkey. Due to its high linoleic acid content, it is considered as a good source for dietary supplements. Moreover, interest in cold pressed poppy seed oil is increasing day by day due to the nutritional and antioxidative effects of tocols and sterols. This chapter deals with cultivation, growing areas, and uses of poppy seed, and the physicochemical properties and bioactive compounds of cold pressed poppy seed oil obtained from various cultivars. © 2020 Elsevier Inc.