With a crunchy texture and a nutty flavor, poppy seeds can be used in a myriad of dishes from Central Europe, the Middle East and India. These small, dried, bluish-gray seeds of the poppy plant measure less than 1/16 inch in diameter - it takes about 900,000 of them to equal a pound. They're used as a filling in various cakes, pastries and coffee cakes, as a topping for a myriad of baked goods, in salad dressings and in a variety of cooked dishes. Toasting the poppy seeds prior to use is an excellent way to augment the flavor. NON IRRADIATED. KOSHER