Poppy seed

See how Poppy seed affects ice cream through its composition, freezing point depression (FPDF/PAC), and sweetness (POD).

Composition

Poppy seed is made up of 6.1% water, 41.6% fat, 3% sugars, and 0% alcohol.

Water
6.1%
Fat
41.6%
Sugars
3%
Alcohol
0%
Total solids

93.9%

Freezing properties

Certain ingredients lower the freezing point of water, which is what makes ice cream soft and scoopable.

Learn more about freezing point depression

Freezing point depression factor
(Also known as PAC)

1.5%

Similar to 1.5 g of sucrose dissolved in 100g of water

Sweetness

Poppy seed is 0% as sweet as table sugar.

Relative sweetness
(Also known as POD)

0%

Nutrition

Poppy seed has 525 kcal per 100g.

Calories525 kcal
Total fat41.6 g
Saturated fat4.5 g
Trans fat0 g
Carbohydrates28.1 g
Sugars3 g
Fiber19.5 g
Protein18 g