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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Footeside FarmWattleseed 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)$10.65 (Ex. GST) -
Taste Australia
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) -
Taste AustraliaNative 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)$4.79 - $27.07 (Ex. GST) -
Australian Native Bush FoodsWattleseed Extract
Australian Native Bushfoods Wattleseed Extract 50ml, 200ml or 1 litre bottle Ingredients: water, alcohol, wattleseed Usage 1.5ml to 1 litre/kg Wattleseed Extract is a highly versatile and nutritious flavouring for sauces, creme brulee, ice cream,...$11.50 - $124.75 (Inc. GST)$11.50 - $124.75 (Ex. GST) -
Oz Tukka
Wattleseed Muffin Mix
Wattleseed baked in bread or cakes not only imparts a warm mouth watering aroma, it tastes unbelievable. The listed weight is the shipping weight. Ready in under 30 minutes! Ingredients: Gluten free flour, sugar, macadamia nut, baking powder,...$12.64 (Inc. GST)$12.64 (Ex. GST)