page_title: Acacia victoriae
section_title: Food
hierarchical_section_title: Acacia victoriae / Uses / Food
caption_attribution_description: English: The seeds of many Acacia species are edible. The seed of the Elegant Wattle (Acacia victoriae) is regarded by many as the food industry 'standard'. However a number of other species are commonly traded, or of interest, as food. These include Acacia colei, A. Coriacea , Golden Wattle (A. pycnantha), Sandplain Wattle (A. murrayana), Silver Wattle (A. retinodes) and Coastal Wattle (A. sophorae). After roasting, the flavour is commonly described as 'nutty', with variations in taste between species. Wattle seed are high in protein and have a low glycaemic index and they could be included in diabetic and other specialty diets. CSIRO is working with Aboriginal communities and Australian industry to help develop the bush foods industry. CSIRO is seeking ways to lower production costs and increase product quality in order to meet the growing demand for a variety of food ingredients from Australian native plants, seeds and fruits.
context_page_description: Acacia victoriae, commonly known as gundabluie or bardi bush, is a shrub-like tree native to Australia.
  Subspecies:
  A. victoriae subsp. arida Pedley
context_section_description: The nitrogen-containing seeds are used in breads as well as ground up as a meal.  Aboriginals are helping to apply their methods to using the seeds from Acacia victoriae for food. The seeds have also been used as fodder, being a good source of protein.
caption: Roasted and ground seeds
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