Poppy seeds (Papaver somniferum) by Pavone, in a practical 600 g dispenser sold as a case of 6. The sprinkle-dosing cap allows fast, clean portioning, while the closed container keeps the seeds protected from moisture between uses. Origin: Czech Republic. A dry, long-shelf-life pantry staple for bakeries, pastry shops and professional kitchens.
What poppy seeds are
Poppy seed is the tiny ripe seed of Papaver somniferum. The blue-grey variety used here is fine and crunchy, with a delicate, lightly toasted nutty aroma. Despite their origin plant, the ripe seeds are a classic culinary ingredient across European baking traditions, from Central-European strudels and rolls to Mediterranean breads and savoury toppings.
The producer: Pavone (F.lli Garuti)
The Pavone brand belongs to F.lli Garuti S.r.l., an Italian family company that has been selecting and packing spices and baking ingredients since 1955, today based in Ladispoli (Rome). Combining artisan care with modern packing technology, Garuti supplies both retail and professional channels and holds ISO 9001 quality certification and an organic-product certification.
Sensory profile
Dark blue-grey colour, very fine grain and a pleasant crunch. The flavour is mild and slightly sweet, with a toasted, hazelnut-like note that becomes more pronounced when the seeds are gently warmed on bread or pastry.
Technical specifications
Each dispenser holds 600 g of poppy seeds; the case contains 6 dispensers. The product is dry and ambient-stable: store between 15 and 22 C with humidity below 60%, away from heat and direct light. No cold chain is required. The seeds contain no allergens, but they are packed in a facility that also handles gluten, tree nuts, celery and sesame, so traces may be present.
Professional uses
Poppy seeds are a workhorse topping and decoration in the professional bakery: scatter over bread loaves, milk rolls, burger buns, focaccia and breadsticks before baking, or fold into doughs and batters. In pastry they decorate cakes, biscuits and traditional filled doughs, and they finish salads, dressings and savoury crusts with colour and crunch. The dispenser makes consistent portioning quick on a busy line.
Pairings and ideas
Combine with flour and bread improvers for signature loaves and rolls, with sesame for mixed-seed toppings, and with honey or citrus in sweet bakery. They work beautifully on lemon cakes, butter biscuits and enriched doughs.
Storage and handling
Keep the dispenser closed in a cool, dry store. Because of their oil content, poppy seeds are best used within their shelf life and kept away from heat to preserve freshness and avoid rancidity.
Delivery and logistics
B2B and B2C delivery throughout Switzerland from the LAPA warehouse in Embrach (Zurich), where dry goods are stored at controlled temperature (15-22 C) and humidity below 60%. The LAPA fleet covers Zurich, Winterthur, Schaffhausen, St. Gallen, Frauenfeld, Lucerne and the canton of Aargau. For Ticino (Lugano, Bellinzona, Locarno, Mendrisio, Chiasso), French-speaking Switzerland (Geneva, Lausanne, Fribourg, Sion, Martigny), Jura (Delemont, Porrentruy), Neuchatel (La Chaux-de-Fonds, Le Locle) and Graubunden (Chur, Davos, St. Moritz, Pontresina), non-perishable dry products are delivered in 24-48 hours through our partner carriers Swiss Post, Planzer, Galliker and Camion Transport AG.
Who it is for
Bakeries, pastry shops, hotels, Italian restaurants, delicatessens, gelaterie, cafes, Italian grocery stores and private customers who want an authentic, professional-grade ingredient.
