Category: Seed
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Common Name: Njangsa Seeds Alternate Names include Akpi, Djansang, and Essessang. Scientific Name: Ricinodendron heudelotii Editorial Note: This entry is part of The Culinary Compendium’s ongoing ingredient archive and will be expanded as new sources are examined. History: Njangsa trees are found all across the African continent. However, the oily seeds appear most often in…
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Quinoa bridges ancient tradition and modern nutrition, offering a rare plant-based complete protein that adapts easily to many diets
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Common Name: Wattleseed Alternative names are Acacia Seed and Bush Seed Scientific Name: Acacia spp. (commonly Acacia victoriae, Acacia coriacea, and Acacia sophorae) Editorial Note: This entry is part of The Culinary Compendium’s ongoing ingredient archive and will be expanded as new sources are examined. History: Wattleseeds have been a part of the indigenous diet for…
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Common Name: Sesame The name “sesame” is derived from two words in the ancient Akkadian language that meant “oil” and “plant.” This is possibly in reference to its earliest use as an oilseed. Scientific Name: Sesamum indicum Editorial Note: This entry is part of The Culinary Compendium’s ongoing ingredient archive and will be expanded as…