Bunya Nut Powder 15g

The Bunya Pine Trees date back to Pre - Jurassic age. The tall Pine trees can grow up to 35-45 metres high and live for approximately 600 years. The pine cones that fall each year can weigh up to 10 kilograms, and contain bunya nuts. The best harvests only occur every 2-3 years so this make them a highly sought after indigenous food.  The trees with their large edible seeds are very important and culturally significant to indigenous communities, particularly in Queensland. 

Bunya nuts have a creamy, starchy texture and flavour similar to a chestnut 

Health Benefits: 

Bunya nuts are highly nutritious and known to have anti-bacterial properties. They contact protein, essential amino acids, minerals such as potassium and magnesium and fatty acids such as omega 3 and 6.  Bunya nuts are gluten free and have a healthy glycemic index rating. 

Culinary Uses:

Bunya Nuts can be eaten raw, roasted, boiled, or dried, sliced or milled into a flour. They can be used in sauces and purees, make a beautiful creamy pesto, and perfect in stuffing. Great addition to salads, added to stirfries and desserts. 

Ingredients: Sea Celery – 100% apium annuum

15g