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Poppy Seeds or khus khus or Posta Dana are known by various names across India, it has been a popular condiment and additive in foods worldwide. Poppy seeds are good sources of protein and dietary fiber, as well as some essential vitamins and minerals, including calcium and magnesium. Poppy Seeds is used as food and as a source of fatty oil. It is widely used for culinary purposes. Because of its highly nutritive nature it is used in breads, cakes, cookies, pastries, curries, sweets and confectionery. In Bengal, the white Posta Dana is much loved, and used in plenty of preparations.