Acacia seeds
(often known in Australia as wattle seeds)
are the seeds of the acacia, a genus of
shrubs and trees. They are often dried and
used in food, or ground into flour.
Long a staple of the Aboriginal diet, acacia
seed flour has recently gained popularity in
Australia due to its high nutritional
content, hardiness, availability, and low
toxicity. Due to its low glycemic index, it
is also often incorporated into diabetic
foods. As a flavoring, roasted acacia seeds
are often added to ice cream, granola, and
bread. |
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