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
  • Damper with Native Ingredients | Taste Australia Bush Food Shop Desert Oak Wattleseed and Manuka Honey Damper | Taste Australia Bush Food Shop
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    Damper with native ingredients

    The secret to this damper is to ensure the oven is hot and to handle the combined mix as little as possible. Light, tight and bright ! "Let's make damper" is available in 3 flavours Desert Oak Wattleseed and Manuka Honey Native...
    $11.75 (Inc. GST)
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  • Raw whole wattleseed | Taste Australia Bush Food Shop Raw whole wattleseed | Taste Australia Bush Food Shop
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    Whole Raw Wattleseed (Acacia Victoriae)

    Whole raw (Acacia Victoriae) wattleseed fresh from this season's harvest Listed weight is the shipping weight
    $5.22 - $253.91 (Inc. GST)
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  • Roasted Wattleseed Capsicum and Chilli Relish | Taste Australia Bush Food Shop
    Australian Bush Spices

    Roasted Wattleseed Capsicum and Chilli Relish

    Roasted Wattleseed Capsicum and Chilli Relish 275gm jar INTRODUCTORY PRICING Ingredients: capsicum,sugar, vinegar, apple, onion, chilli, wattleseed, ginger, garlic, modified starch
    MSRP: $14.99
    $12.50 (Inc. GST)
    $12.50 (Ex. GST)
    $14.99
  • Roasted and Ground Wattle Seed | Taste Australia Bush Food Shop Wattleseed (Roasted & Ground)
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    Wattleseed (Roasted & Ground)

    Wattleseed (Acacia Victoriae) 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 flavour...
    $6.11 - $201.29 (Inc. GST)
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  • Roasted and Ground Desert Oak Wattleseed | Taste Australia Bush Food Shop Roasted and Ground Desert Oak Wattleseed | Taste Australia Bush Food Shop
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    Desert Oak Wattleseed (Roasted & Ground)

    Roasted and ground Desert Oak (Acacia Coriacea) is another species of wattle and can be used in the same way as the more popular Wattleseed (Acacia Victoriae)  This ingredient imparts a coffee-like aroma and peanut butterish like taste so is...
    $5.87 - $182.53 (Inc. GST)
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  • Wattle seed | Taste Australia Bush Food Shop Wattle seed | Taste Australia Bush Food Shop
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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...
    $13.00 - $49.88 (Inc. GST)
    $13.00 - $49.88 (Ex. GST)
  • Australia Bush Spices | Taste Australia Bush Food Shop Australia Bush Spices | Taste Australia Bush Food Shop
    Australian Bush Spices

    Violet Sweet Cooking Spice

    Violet Sweet Cooking Spice  Ingredients macadamia, wattleseed, raw sugar, strawberry gum A wildly enchanting fusion of macadamia, wattle seed and strawberry gum adds native crunch and a burst of sweet bush magic to deserts, cakes, shakes and...
    $12.95 (Inc. GST)
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  • Australia Bush Spices | Taste Australia Bush Food Shop Australia Bush Spices | Taste Australia Bush Food Shop
    Australian Bush Spices

    Yellow Bush Dukkah

    Yellow Bush Dukkah  Ingredients:  pecan, wattleseed, hazelnut, macadamia, sesame seed, salt, lemon myrtle, coriander Australian Bush Spices  have married ancient Middle Eastern flavours with...
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  • Australia Bush Spices | Taste Australia Bush Food Shop Australia Bush Spices | Taste Australia Bush Food Shop
    Australian Bush Spices

    Red Meat Blend

    Red Meat Blend   Ingredients:  sesame seed, wattleseed, bush tomato, mustard seed, salt, pepperberry Australian Bush Spices combination  bush tomato and pepperberry created  a  sweet fiery...
    $12.95 (Inc. GST)
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  • Wattleseed Cookie Mix | Taste Australia Bush food Shop
    Footeside Farm

    Wattleseed Cookie Mix

    Wattleseed Biscuit Mix Ingredients:  Self Raising Flour, Sugar, Roasted and ground  WattleSeed Add 1 egg, 100ml of melted Butter/ Margarine.  Mix well. Roll into balls and place on baking paper on an oven tray. Bake for 10-12 minutes in...
    $10.65 (Inc. GST)
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  • Native Nut Dukkah
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    Native Nut Dukkah

    Native Nut DUKKAH  70gm resealable pouch Ingredients:  Dry Roasted Macadamia, Dry roasted Aussie Almonds,  sesame seed, Sea Salt, bush tomato, garlic, Saltbush,  Wattleseed, Desert Lime      Traditionally dukkah is an...
    $13.80 (Inc. GST)
    $13.80 (Ex. GST)
  • Desert Flakes Seasoning Native Seasonings: Desert Flakes
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    Native Seasonings: Desert Flakes

    Desert Flakes combines Saltbush, Sea Salt, Wattleseed, Lemon Myrtle, Mountain Pepper, Bush Tomato or Native Thyme or Native Basil, Aussie Pepper and garlic. To be used as seasoning, in sauces and casseroles or as a sprinkle over bread, meat, vegetables...
    $4.79 - $27.07 (Inc. GST)
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