Poppyseed oil

Poppy oil is a vegetable oil that is extracted from the seeds of the poppy. The oil is mainly extracted by cold pressing. The yield is between 30 and 40 percent. The oil is there produced in relatively small quantities in Austria, especially in the forest district and is a relatively expensive, re-discovered niche product.

Poppy growing in the forest district has a long tradition that dates back to the Middle Ages. At that time, monks cultivated poppy for the production of pain and insomnia drugs and used the poppy oil as lamp oil. Poppy oil was further used to prepare oil paper.

The oil is one of the drying oils and, therefore, similar to linseed oil, suitable for color production for oil painting.

The triglycerides in the oil of poppy seeds have a particularly high percentage ( 70-75 %) of the omega-3 fatty acid residue, derived from the α -linolenic acid. Because of its intense nutty taste own it is now used mainly as cooking oil for salads and cold dishes. Since it is not more than 170 degrees to be heated, it is suitable for roasting and baking is limited.

Furthermore, poppy seed oil found use in medical devices and cosmetics.

• Vegetable oil
• Painting