Est. 1941. For ultimate freshness, keep jar closed and away from heat , light, and moisture. Poppy seed traces its culinary roots back to ancient civilizations where it was used to flavor baked goods and confections. Today we recommended this versatile seed to add color, texture, and nutty flavor to a variety to sweet and savory foods. Poppy seeds is the classic complement to fruit salad dressings, cookies, cakes, breads, pastry crusts, and pancake and waffle batters. www.spiceislands.com. Poppy Seed traces its culinary roots back to ancient civilizations where it was used it to flavor baked goods and confections. Today we recommend this versatile seed to add color, texture and nutty flavor to a variety of sweet and savory foods. Poppy Seed is the classic complement to fruit salad dressings, cookies, cakes, breads, pastry crusts and pancake and waffle batters.