Badia Poppy Seeds. 16 oz

Poppy seeds are the quiet workhorse behind Cuban panque and torticas — folded into batters where a faint nutty crunch finishes the crumb without taking it over.

Badia packs whole poppy seeds in a 16 oz container — enough for a season of holiday baking and weekend pastry projects. Toast them lightly before use to wake up the nutty, slightly smoky character.

Common Uses: panque de semillas de amapola, lemon poppy seed cake, torticas, sweet rolls, bagel and challah toppings, salad dressings, pasta with butter and lemon.

Pantry Role: baking staple.

Common In: Cuban-American baking, Italian and Eastern European desserts, Middle Eastern pastry work, and breakfast breads.

Cultural Context: in Cuban diaspora households, poppy seeds show up in the panque tradition — the loaf cakes baked for visitors, merienda, and Sunday family dinner. The seeds themselves came into the Cuban repertoire through European baking influence, and the bag in the pantry usually means someone is planning a cake.

Pairs With: lemon zest, vanilla, butter, sour cream, almond extract, and citrus glazes.

Vegan, gluten-free, and kosher. Ships nationwide.