Edible Seeds

[Taggart]

In farangland, I usually add seeds like sesame (white & black), poppy, chia, hemp, and ground flax to my bowl of breakfast cereal (hot or cold). Are all of these varieties of seeds available somewhere in Thailand? Thanks in advance.

[Chang_paarp]

Hemp and poppy seeds may prove a problem. You can look at some of the local seeds used by the residents of Issan they will add some texture and flavour. Another popular treat is pumpkin seeds, too much work for very little reward for me but they seem popular.

[Taggart]

Hemp and poppy seeds may prove a problem. You can look at some of the local seeds used by the residents of Issan they will add some texture and flavour. Another popular treat is pumpkin seeds, too much work for very little reward for me but they seem popular.

Hi Chang_paarp:

Thanks for responding. I'm thinking city supermarkets and/or health food stores, and you're talking about what the farmers sell in the country villages. You're absolutely right though. Since my Thai wife and I, usually tour around the North and Northeast on our vacations over in Thailand, I'll see if she'll ask around for me. At least I'll be able to get pumpkin seeds, which is great. I'll also be looking more closely in the supermarket this trip, to see if they maybe carry a flax cereal on the shelves. One thing I find as I get older, is I need a heck of a lot more fiber in my diet, and it affects me greatly with the change in diet while visiting over there.

[YoungAndRice]

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Edited December 30, 2007 by YoungAndRice

[Ijustwannateach]

If money's no object, TOPS supermarkets sell pretty top-end imported mueslis and other cereals which often have many of the ingredients you describe.

[Ulysses G.]

Sesame and flax are easy to come by in most health food stores.

[Taggart]

If money's no object, TOPS supermarkets sell pretty top-end imported mueslis and other cereals which often have many of the ingredients you describe.

Thanks. I'll check out the cereal section at TOPS next time I'm in Thailand.

[Taggart]

Sesame and flax are easy to come by in most health food stores.

Thanks. Another two types of seeds available. Great.

[jazzbo]

Sunflower seeds -- my favorite -- also readily available

[Taggart]

Sunflower seeds -- my favorite -- also readily available

Thanks Jazzbo. I eat them too. My first preference is the ground flax though, for the plant style omega-3's. Too bad no sign of chia seeds (also high in omega-3's), but didn't really expect it, and the list I've been given here so far, I'm very happy with. Some of these nutritious seeds I can eat separately, and others I'll add to my cereals.

[Taggart]

Another one I've started trying recently is Perilla. Apparently the Thai name for it is Ngaa Khee Mon. I add the seeds to my morning cereal. Perilla is supposed to contain more omega-3 than omega-6. I know of only two other types of seeds, where that's the case.