Wattleseed

wattleseed

Wattleseed, the Acacia, was a mainstay in the diet of Australia's earliest inhabitants for thousands of years providing  a rich source of protein and carbohydrate in times of drought.

The seed was crushed into flour between flat grinding stones and cooked into cakes or damper. Even the green seeds of some species were eaten after baking in the hot coals.

Wattleseed contains potassium, calcium, iron and zinc in fairly high concentrations. With a low glycemic index, they are good for diabetics, providing a steady stream of sugars that do not produce sudden rises in blood glucose levels.

Most vitamins are found except for C, B12 and riboflavin. they are high in fibre – over 30%.

There are over 120 species of Wattle however not all are edible.

 

Taxonomic Name Common Name Part Energy kj Water g Protein g Fat g Carbs g Na mg K mg Ca mg Fe mg P mg
Acacia victoriae Wattle Seed 1384 6.9 17.5 3.2 67.5 33 766 243 10.4 ND
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    Wattleseed (Recycle & Refill)

    Wattleseed (Acacia Victoriae) in a jar Roasted ground Wattleseed has a diverse number of uses in the kitchen, from baking to thickening of sauces and casseroles, to ice cream. A beautiful nutty, mild coffee flavour. Can be mixed with regular coffee for a...
    $11.65 - $46.60 (Inc. GST)
    $11.65 - $46.60 (Ex. GST)
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    Wattleseed 110gm ground

    Roasted ground Wattleseed (Acacia Victoriae) 110gm jar   A beautiful nutty, mild coffee flavour.   Listed weight is the shipping weight
    $25.63 (Inc. GST)
    $25.63 (Ex. GST)
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