Large 20g, Jumbo 50g

Vegan Friendly | Sustainably Sourced | Naturally Grown

Only one of over 900 species of Australian Wattle, this one contains a unqiue hazelnut/chocolate/coffee aromatic spice. Wattleseed is a powerful native botanical, beneficial to your health, and your taste buds. Unlock the unique Wattleseed flavour which is great in biscuits, warm beverages and cakes. Use as you would use cinnamon. Try it today!

Health Benefits:

Higher in protein that fish, is a source of trace minerals and low glycemic carbohydrates. First People used the seeds to make a nutritious flour, which would then be used for damper. It also contains potassium, iron and zinc, and has been grown in Africa to provide much needed nutrients to malnourished populations.

Origin:

Wattleseed (A. Victoriae) grows widespread across most of the Australian mainland. Our Wattleseed is wild harvested from central Australia and is one of the most sustainable products available. It is medium roasted and ground into a coarse powder. This means there are no chemicals used, and no use of agricultural production helping to preserve biodiversity and ecological life.

Culinary Uses:

Such a unique flavour can be harnessed in patiserrie for a unqiue hazelnut flavour, or used to flavour ice cream, pancakes, and even used in liqueurs. Free from caffeine, it has been used in place of coffee with a similar flavour, and consistency to ground coffee beans.

Check out similar spices: Saltbush, Aniseed Myrtle,

WATTLESEED

Historical Uses

Used from some species of the Acacia family, the seeds were collected by Indigenous women and baked over a fire. After being cooled and ground, the result would be a flour that could be turned into damper, sustaining a diet rich in protein and carbohydrates. The seeds were able to be stored for long periods acting as a barrier against the problems of drought, and were an important part of the historical diet.

Modern Uses

Used predominantly as a spice, Wattle plantations have been growing in regions in Africa to improve local diets. Restaurants have also started using Wattleseed to flavour their baked products, giving a powerful flavour especially when combined with cream. It has also sprouted interest in Cafes where the Wattleseed has been used as a coffee-blend creating a distinct Australian flavour.

Recipe Ideas

French Financiers (French Cupcakes)
No-Bake Lemon Myrtle & Wattleseed Cheesecake
Native Wattleseed Icecream