Wattleseed Roasted and Ground 50gm
Wattleseed
‘Awenth’ for the Alyawarr language
Aroma of toasted coffee grounds, sweet spice, raisin and chocolate. Dominant nutty, coffee flavour and roasted aromas with a slight bitterness
Our wattleseed is wild harvested in the Central Desert by indigenous women. Our vision is to improve the lives of women and their families by supporting cultural activities and income generation and enriching knowledge to the younger generations and keeping country strong.
Nutritional Information (per 100grams)
Energy 1183kJ, H2O 1.7g, Protein 20.3g, Total fat 6.1g, Carbohydrates 10.5g, Fibre 54.2g
Recommendations
Use in flour for cakes or bread in the ratio 1 cup flour to 1 tbsp of roasted ground wattle seed. Add to ice cream or whipped cream for a nutty roasted flavour. Another great way to utilise wattle seed by adding to a vanilla or banana smoothie a great way to start your day.
Health benefits
High in iron, potassium, zinc, protein, unsaturated fat and dietary fibre. Low GI which makes it beneficial for diabetics. The seeds are full of fiber, protein and carbohydrates. In all the species, energy content is quite high. Scientists are trying to find out its medicinal properties, in fight against cancer.
Roasted Wattleseed Syrup
40g wattleseed
2 cups water
1 cup sugar
Add all the ingredients in a saucepan and bring to the boil allow to thicken. Cool and bottle. Keep refrigerated. Use to flavour cheesecakes, drinks or a dessert topping.
