Wattleseed Whole - Roasted
Wattleseed Whole - Roasted
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Description
Description
Botanical Name: Acacia victoriae
Wattleseed is one of Australia’s most enduring native food ingredients, drawn from select edible species of acacia that thrive across arid and temperate landscapes. For thousands of years, First Nations peoples harvested and prepared wattleseed as a staple food, traditionally grinding it into meal and baking it into dense, nourishing bush breads that travelled well and sustained communities.
When roasted, wattleseed develops a striking aroma reminiscent of freshly ground coffee, dark chocolate and toasted nuts. The variety used here, Acacia victoriae or Elegant Wattle, is valued for its balanced flavour, medium seed size and versatility in both whole and ground form. Its character is warming and rounded rather than bitter, making it especially appealing to those drawn to deep, roasted flavours.
Spice Zen’s wild crafted Roasted Wattleseed is hand packed in our gluten-free Sydney facility. Used whole, the seeds can be gently simmered or infused to impart subtle roasted notes. When ground, they release a fuller coffee-like intensity that works beautifully in drinks, baking and desserts.
Flavour & Aroma Profile
Roasted coffee and cocoa notes with toasted nut, malt and gentle smokiness, finishing warm and rounded.
How to Use
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Use whole for infusions, simmered drinks or subtle background flavour
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Grind finely for beverages, baking and desserts
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A little goes a long way, wattleseed is used for flavour rather than bulk
Culinary Uses
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Brew whole or ground as a caffeine-free coffee-style drink
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Add ground wattleseed to cakes, biscuits and desserts
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Simmer whole seeds in milk or water for gentle roasted notes
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Blend into chocolate, yoghurt, ice cream or nut butters
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Sprinkle lightly over porridge, rice pudding or fruit
Wellness Note
Wattleseed has traditionally been valued as a sustaining native food, appreciated for its deep roasted flavour and satisfying character. Naturally containing plant protein, dietary fibre and minerals, it has long been used as a staple ingredient rather than a flavouring alone. In contemporary kitchens, roasted wattleseed is often chosen as a caffeine-free alternative to coffee, where its rich, nutty depth offers warmth and fullness without stimulation. (Cultural and traditional context only, not medical advice.)
Presentation & Storage
Quality checked and packed in brown biodegradable pouches with a protective inner layer to preserve aroma and freshness. Store in a cool, dry place away from light and moisture.
Ingredients & Nutritional Information
Ingredients & Nutritional Information
Recipe Inspirations & Pairings
Recipe Inspirations & Pairings
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WHY CERTIFIED ORGANIC?
Certified organic ingredients are grown naturally, without synthetic chemicals or pesticides and handled with care from source to shelf. Independent certification gives you confidence that we meet strict organic standards and maintains its integrity throughout the journey.
THE SPICE ZEN Difference
Gluten free across our entire range.
Produced and packed in a dedicated gluten free facility.
Independently tested and endorsed by Coeliac Australia.
Premium certified organic ingredients; wildcrafted Australian natives.
No fillers, preservatives, flavourings or extracts.
Small-batch production for Freshness & Integrity.
Small family-owned business
Crafted carefully to meet dietary requirements.
Guided by respect for people, traditions and the environment.
