Why poppy seeds are banned?
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Madison Turner
Studied at Stanford University, Lives in Silicon Valley. Currently leading a team of software engineers at a tech startup.
Hello, I'm an expert in the field of food science and safety. Let's dive into the topic of why poppy seeds are sometimes regulated or banned.
Poppy seeds, derived from the opium poppy plant (Papaver somniferum), are often used in baking and as a spice for their nutty flavor. However, the poppy seed contains trace amounts of opiates, primarily papaverine, noscapine, and codeine. Codeine, in particular, is a controlled substance due to its psychoactive effects and potential for abuse.
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Poppy seeds, derived from the opium poppy plant (Papaver somniferum), are often used in baking and as a spice for their nutty flavor. However, the poppy seed contains trace amounts of opiates, primarily papaverine, noscapine, and codeine. Codeine, in particular, is a controlled substance due to its psychoactive effects and potential for abuse.
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Studied at the University of Ottawa, Lives in Ottawa, Canada.
The sale of poppy seeds from Papaver somniferum is banned in Singapore because of the morphine content. Poppy seeds are also prohibited in Taiwan, primarily because of the risk that viable seeds will be sold and used to grow opium poppies.
2023-04-14 10:54:07
Jackson Hayes
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The sale of poppy seeds from Papaver somniferum is banned in Singapore because of the morphine content. Poppy seeds are also prohibited in Taiwan, primarily because of the risk that viable seeds will be sold and used to grow opium poppies.
