These tiny gray-blue seeds are delicious when fresh, but they become bitter and rancid if held too long at room temperature. Store poppy seeds in the refrigerator or freeze them. They are more perishable when ground, so for the freshest flavor, grind them just before using. Penzeys Spices carries the “A-1” type called Holland Blue.
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