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Legumes & Nuts
Nuts
Acorn

aka. oaknut

The nut of the oak tree, belonging to the genus Quercus, commonly found in the Northern Hemisphere, particularly North America and Europe. It comes in a hard shell, which houses the seed.

FLAVOR PROFILE
Tannic and bitter when raw, but when leached or roasted, it gains a mild, nutty, and slightly sweet flavor.
TEXTURE PROFILE
Firm and starchy when raw, becoming softer and more palatable after cooking or leaching.
Culinary Uses
  • Leached and Ground: Commonly leached to remove tannins, then ground into flour for baking.
  • Roasted: Roasting enhances its nutty flavor, making it suitable for snacking or further processing.

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