uses of acorns
The Native Americans used acorn flour to make a type of flat bread, mush and soups. Acorn flour makes unleavened bread since it has no gluten. It can be used to make leavened bread, but must be mixed 50/50 with wheat flour.Since acorn flour is high in oil it needs to be stored carefully and not be allowed to go rancid.Acorns in the whole shell will keep for several years if properly stored.he tannic acid that is leached out has several uses. Tannic acid makes a good laundry detergent. However, it will color whites temporarily a slightly tan color. Tannic water is antiviral and antiseptic. It can be used as a wash for skin rashes, skin irritations, burns, cuts, abrasions and poison ivy or poison oak.