Ground Roasted Acacia Wattleseed - 30g

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A little bit nutty (hey, who isn’t?!), a little bit spicy, a little bit chocolaty, Wattleseed is the unsung hero of native Australian foods, thanks to its high concentrations of potassium, calcium, iron and zinc. It’s also a protein powerhouse! Dried, roasted and crushed, Wattleseed can be used in baking, sauces, scones and scrambled eggs.

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A staple in the diet of Indigenous Australians for thousands of years, Wattleseed was traditionally ground and used to make a type of flour. With a hard husk that protects the seed during long periods of dormancy on the ground, historically it was a rich source of protein and carbohydrate in times of drought. In the Central Desert, damper made from native seeds still forms an important part of the Aboriginal diet, though store-bought plain and self-raising flour are now frequently used instead. High in protein and fibre, Wattleseed also contains high concentrations of potassium, calcium, iron and zinc. In addition to numerous vitamins, it also has a low glycaemic index, which means it releases its sugars slowly and can be used by people with diabetes to help maintain blood sugar levels.

INGREDIENTS

100% ground and roasted Wattleseed

NUTRITION

100% natural
No preservatives, artificial colours, sweeteners or flavours
Gluten free, dairy free and no added sugar
Source of fibre
Vegan

Provenance

Wattleseed (also known as Acacia victoriae) grows all over Australia with most located throughout the arid regions of the Northern Territory and South Australia. Plantations of wattleseed also exist in the south east of South Australia and near the Grampians in Victoria.

Wattleseed is harvested in summer. The ripe seed pods are removed from trees by beating the foliage and collecting them in a tarpaulin or other type of mat placed under the tree. After harvest, the seed is separated from the pod by threshing and sieving, using seed threshing equipment or machinery adapted from other agricultural industries.

A mainstay of the diet of Indigenous Australians for over 40,000 years, wattleseed was traditionally ground and used to make a type of flour. With a hard husk that protects the seed during long periods of dormancy on the ground, wattleseed can survive tough weather conditions and was a valuable source of protein and carbohydrate in times of drought. Indigenous women would collect the pods and parch the seeds with fire, before grinding them into flour to be mixed with water and made into cake. These cakes were baked in the coals of a fire and eaten immediately or stored for later use.

In the Central Desert, damper made from native seeds still forms an important part of the diet for many Indigenous Australians, though store-bought plain and self-raising flour are generally used instead.

Health Benefits

Wattleseed must be considered the unsung hero of Australian native foods, as it is a very rich source of protein. Since the 1970s, Wattleseed has been grown in Africa to provide protein and carbohydrate to drought-affected populations.

Wattleseed is certified as a low glycaemic index (GI) food and is high in dietary fibre. Low GI foods have been shown to be beneficial for diabetics, as the slow release of sugars does not produce sudden rises in blood glucose levels.
Wattleseed contains high concentrations of potassium, zinc, calcium, iron and selenium.

Wattleseed is one of the few native foods reported to contain selenium, a rare mineral which plays a key role in metabolism and has antioxidant properties which helps to reduce and decrease free radical damage to body cells.

It also assists in lowering oxidative stress, which has been linked to many chronic diseases from type 2 diabetes to some types of cancer.

Taste & Smell

Flavour:
Coffee, chocolate, vanilla, raisin and hazelnut characteristics

Palate:
Dominant nutty, roasted coffee flavour with notes of chocolate and a slightly bitter yet earthy sweet taste on the front palate – with subtle spiced raisin and vanilla notes on the back palate.

Aroma:
Nutty, roasted coffee, chocolate and hazelnut characteristics with subtle tones of sweet spiced vanilla and raisins

Food Uses

Wattleseed is a dark-brown grainy powder resembling coffee in appearance. It has a dominant nutty, roasted coffee aroma and a slightly bitter yet earthy sweet taste with notes of chocolate, hazelnut, raisins and sweet spice.

The flavour intensifies when subjected to heat and then cooled; the best preparation for most wattleseed dishes is to extract the flavour from the ground wattleseed using the same method you would to make coffee in a coffee plunger or espresso machine.

The profile pairs well with dairy (particularly milk, yoghurt, cheese and ice cream), dairy-based sauces and meat-based sauces; infuse it with cream for a delicious pasta sauce. It adds depth to sweet and sour chutneys, pickles and savoury dishes, such as soups, sauces and preserves, slow-cooked meat and vegetable ragu. It enriches egg and vegetable dishes, pasta sauce and breads.

Wattleseed complements red meat, chicken and fish particularly well, especially when enhanced with salt. Use in marinades and sauces or as a seasoning for meat and vegetables before cooking to add subtle smoky barbecue notes.

Use wattleseed in biscuits, cakes, pancakes, bread and other baked goods. It adds a delicious flavour to ice cream, yoghurt, custards and sauces.

In uncooked dishes, let the flavour infuse overnight. For sweet dishes, it blends well with chocolate, vanilla and cinnamon. Try it with cinnamon myrtle, bush tomato or mountain pepper leaf and pepperberry.

Wattleseed makes a good caffeine-free coffee substitute.

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Enjoying the native seeds, fresh smell and taste, great packaging and quick delivery, thankyou

I love this product.

I love this product and use it all the time. It has a lovely nutty flavor.

Love this brand!

I will definitely

buy from this brand again in the near future and I'm eager to try several different flavours they also have to offer.

I added 1 Tbsp of lemon myrtle to my favourite short bread biscuit recipe and it was sensational!

Wattle seed to Anzac biscuits quite honestly is the only way to have them, so delicious.

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Lovely product but late arrival

Hi there,

The product is lovely, however, even though I paid for Express Post, it took one week to arrive, which meant that I was not able to use the product for the special function that I was planning to use it for.

I will however use it at Christmas!

Kind regards,

Margot

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Fantastic product

Very highly recommend this company, great product and speedy delivery.

Love the wattle seed.

Thanks , will definitely be purchasing from you again

Great service

Thank you for the great service and prompt delivery of my order. Love the wattleseed and flavour is so nutty and fresh. Thank you.

Quick dispatch

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Great flavour

I bought the wattleseed and tried it in ice cream- fantastic flavour. Great quality.

Tried it with my Food Technology class, all the students loved it.

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tastes great

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Really enjoying the wattleseeds. Thanks.

A little something extra

Wow, this is amazing! I've added the Wattleseed to cheesecake, icecream, cream, cakes, biscuits, slow cooker main meals etc etc. The flavour is beautiful and adds something extra to each dish. Love it and will be ordering more!!

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Just made Aunty Dale Chapman‚Äôs boiled fruit cake using Superfoods ground lemon myrtle, ground wattle seeds and rose gum extract- my husband rates the cake as extra grouse

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Made a chocolate and wattleseed pavlova for Christmas, bad move, I made it to early and DEVOURED IT. It was devine, made a second one last night, it only has to wait now till tonight , Christmas Day night.

The wattle seed was excellent - thank you.

Bought for a gift

I bought this item for a gift for my mum as she lives in Nz and has been really want to try out this product which I‚Äôll be posting to her! I‚Äôm sure it‚Äôll be wonderful

Great service

My ground wattleseed arrived very quick and I very happy with the product.

happy with it

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Great for Tea Blending!

I absolutely love the aroma and flavour of this ground Wattleseed in our Indigenous tea blends inspired by Djaara bush tucker ingredients. This Wattleseed creates a wonderful aroma to any blend and adds a deep rich flavour to any recipe

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We used wattleseed in a chocolate self saucing pudding for afternoon tea at our OSHC for vacation care. It was the recipe chosen for our Naidoc week day. Thanks soo much. i look forward to buying different products off you in the future!

Lovely Aussie Spice

This grounded wattleseed is absolutely delightful. I‚Äôve been mixing it with hot chocolates, chai teas and also in savory cooking. Lovely product!

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Excellent

Excellent

Great Flavour

I use a lot of wattleseed and I love the delicious rich flavour of this one.

At last!

I have searched for Wattleseed so long for bringing it home to Sweden. Glad I found You!

Great quality

The students loved the aroma of the ground wattle-seed which we purchased. They used it as an addition to cookies they made in class.

Love it.

I added the Wattleseed to sweet potatoe chocolate brownie, making them extra rich and delicious, will definitely buy again.

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