ANISEED MYRTLE

$10.00

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Aniseed Myrtle

(Syzygium anisatum)

Australian Native Herb

Aniseed Myrtle is a rainforest tree growing in some areas of North Eastern NSW Australia. The leaves are crushed releasing an aniseed (or liquorice) aroma and flavour.

HOW TO USE IT:

SAVOURY: Marinades and rubs for BBQ's, seafood, Asian and vegetarian dishes, raw food dishes, salads, pasta, savoury baking, pickles, relishes curries and salad dressings or just as you would any other herb or spice when you want an aniseed twist.

SWEET: Add to Baking, Jams, syrups, cakes, tarts, sauces, ice-creams or sorbets. Makes a great tea as well.

AS A TEA: Steep 1 tsp into boiling water for up to 3 minutes, strain and enjoy.

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Aniseed Myrtle has high anti-oxidant activity. Is rich in magnesium. A good source of lutein, folate. vitamin C and E. Contains anti-fungal and anti-microbial properties.

* Aniseed Myrtle contains Anethole which gives the leaf its aniseed flavour and aroma.

* Trans-anethole has been Traditionally used to treat anorexia, intestinal cramps, reflux, colic and flatulence.

Aniseed Myrtle.

CINNAMON MYRTLE

$10.00

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Cinnamon Myrtle

(Backhousia myrtifolia)

Australian Native Herb

Cinnamon Myrtle trees are found naturally in eastern Sub-Tropical areas of NSW and Queensland.

The leaves have a spicy warm, mild cinnamon flavour and aroma. The leaves have elemicin (an essential oil) which is also found in nutmeg.

100% Natural
Air-dried Cinnamon Myrtle leaves with no additives
Organically grown in Sub-Tropical areas of NSW and Queensland

Add to:
Savoury dishes - Curries, Moroccan dishes, stews, slow-cooking, chutneys, jams and sauces, rice and pasta.
Desserts - baking, raw-food cakes, home-made chocolates, jams, sweets and ice-cream.
Drinks - Juices, cocktails and herbal teas.

AS A TEA - Add 1/2 tsp to hot water or blend with a range of other teas and beverages.

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Cinnamon Myrtle makes a great tea and can be made into a simple home remedy for colic, heartburn and dyspepsia.

Cinnamon Myrtle (milled)

LEMON MYRTLE

$9.90

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Lemon Myrtle

(Backhousia citriodora)

Lemon Myrtle grows in the wet coastal areas of Northern NSW and Southern QLD Australia. It contains high amounts of citral, which accounts for the amazing citrus notes similar to lemon grass.

Add 1/4-1/2 tsp of the powder to: jams, pizza, fish and chips, salt & pepper mix for calamari rings & chicken, syrups, teas, pickles, sweets, butters, cakes, sauces and ice-creams and icy-poles.
Add to Marinades and rubs, seafood, raw food dishes, salads, vegetarian and vegan dishes, soups, pasta, stews, roast vegetables and salad dressings.
As a TEA: Add I teaspoon to boiling water, steep for up to 3 mins, strain and serve.

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Lemon Myrtle is high in antioxidants, calcium, vitamin E, zinc, magnesium and lutein. Contains anti-microbial and anti-fungal properties. Anti-oxidants help fight against free radicals that attack our body cells Lutein is good for eye health and may assist in prevention of macular degeneration. Calcium is good for bones, skin and teeth. Magnesium is needed in every cell of our body, for energy, muscle function, heart health, anxiety relief, and more.

Australian organically grown milled Lemon Myrtle

MOUNTAIN PEPPERLEAF

$10.50

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Mountain Pepperleaf

(Tasmannia lanceolata)

Tasmanian Mountain Pepperleaf grows in the wet forests of southern NSW, south east Australia and Tasmania. The green leaves are used like ‘pepper’ and the purple berries are used like a strong, hot ‘chilli’ flavour in cooking. Aroma of the Australian bushland, paperbark and herbs.

Use as you would like any other pepper.
Add to spice mixes, savoury hot pots, marinades and other culinary creations.

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Tasmanian Mountain Pepper leaf and berries have a very strong anticrobial activity against common food born human pathogens, bacteria, yeasts and moulds. Mountain Pepperleaf contains Polygodial (an aromatic compound), which gives the fragrant spicy hot flavour profile and rainforest aroma. The Mountain pepper leaf contains strong antioxidants, vitamin E, lutein, zinc, magnesium, calcium and iron. Antioxidants can help to prevent common diseases like Alzheimer's, cardiovascular disease, diabetes and cancer. Lutein is important for eye health and the prevention of macular degeneration.

Organically grown milled Mountain Pepperleaf

Native Oregano

$12.50

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Native Oregano

(Prostanthera rotundifolia) Also known as Round Leaf Mint

A native herb which grows in south eastern NSW, Victoria and Tasmania

Similar to oregano but stronger due to aromatic oils found in the leaf. Slight citrus, mint and eucalyptus notes.

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Use in: Salad dressings, soups, seasonings, marinades, sauces and syrups.
Add to roasts and roasted vegetable, rice dishes and as a herbal garnish.
Use it instead of common oregano.

Australian Native dried milled Oregano

PEPPERBERRIES

$14.00

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Pepperberries

(Tasmannia lanceolata)

Native Pepper berries grow in the wet forests of southern NSW, South East Australia and Tasmania.
The berries have a spicy berry aromatic flavour. You can add them to a mill and grind them or add them to a spice blend.
Only the female plant has the berries and you can use the leaf as an alternative to pepper when its ground as a spice.

Tasmanian Mountain Pepper leaf and berries have a very strong anticrobial activity against common food born human pathogens, bacteria, yeasts and moulds. Mountain Pepperleaf contains Polygodial (an aromatic compound), which gives the fragrant spicy hot flavour profile and rainforest aroma. The Mountain pepper leaf and berries contains strong antioxidants, vitamin E, lutein, zinc, magnesium, calcium and iron. Antioxidants can help to prevent common diseases like Alzheimer's, cardiovascular disease, diabetes and cancer. Lutein is important for eye health and the prevention of macular degeneration.

Use like chilli as it packs a punch of heat
A little goes a long way in terms of strength of flavour
Add to marinades, spice mixes, sauces, stir fries, home made oils and pickling

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Organically grown whole Pepperberries or Milled

PEPPERMINT GUM

$10.60

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Peppermint Gum

(Eucalyptus dives)

The Peppermint Gum grows in the woodlands and forests of South Eastern Australia. The essential oils in the leaves smell like Peppermint and Eucalyptus gum and tastes slightly minty.

As a decongestant tea for cold symptoms As a calmative to improve gastro-intestinal symptoms.

Use the milled spice to flavour deserts, fruit dishes and tarts, add to marinades, baking, sauces, teas and other beverages.
As a TEA: Steep 1 tsp into boiling water for up to 3 minutes and strain.

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Organically grown milled Peppermint Gum

Rivermint

$14.00

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Rivermint

(Mentha australis)

River Mint (or Native Mint) grows naturally in all states of Australia except Western Australia, naturally close to rivers and water.

Tastes like Spearmint with the aroma of mint. Rivermint has a history of use by Indigenous Australians for medicinal purposes.

Our NATIF Rivermint powder is grown by an Indigenous grower in Southern Australia.
We also source Rivermint from our Victorian grower.

Our native Rivermint is 100% chemical free

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Rivermint may help relieve congestion of the common cold Leaves can be made into a soothing herbal tea to aid digestion Try our Davidson Plum and Rivermint Tea as a cleansing hot beverage or as a refreshing iced tea

River mint can be added to desserts and salads.
Can be made into beverages and used like any other mint in sauces and dressings.
Rivermint powder can be added to desserts, tarts, health bites, sauces and savoury dishes.
A little goes a long way as native rivermint is quite strong in flavour.

Organically grown Rivermint

SALTBUSH

$12.00

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Saltbush

(Atriplex nummularia)

Saltbush is found in large areas of dry inland Australia, coastal and arid areas all around Australia. Contains mineral salts in the leaves and can be added to foods instead of using normal salt.

Saltbush is a leafy vegetable that contains calcium, protein, sulphur, a range of minerals and a natural range of mineral salts and antioxidants. Great for vegans being high in protein, calcium, magnesium and zinc.

Add ground saltbush onto any foods at the last minute for a natural salty flavour with added minerals.
Add to dukkas, marinades, sauces, salads, breads, pasta, BBQS and roasted vegetables.
Try shallow frying the fresh leaves (like sage leaves) and add as a garnish to savoury dishes.

Organically grown and wild harvested milled Saltbush

STRAWBERRY GUM

$12.00

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Strawberry Gum

(Eucalyptus olida)

The Strawberry Gum (also known as Forest berry)is a Eucalyptus tree growing in the Northern Tablelands of NSW in Eastern Australia. The essential oils in the leaves give it the strawberry lolly aroma.

Strawberry Gum contains methyl cinnamate which gives it the strong strawberry aroma and flavour. Used traditionally by Indigenous people for digestive complaints.

Smells of strawberry and eucalyptus.
Use to flavour deserts, fruit dishes and tarts, add to whipped creams, raw deserts, ice-cream, baking, sauces, jams, pavlova, creamy desserts, parfaits, sauces, tea and other drinks like juices and smoothies.
Can be used with salt in savoury dishes to enhance flavours.
As a TEA: 1 tsp in boiling water for up to 3 mins then strain.

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Organically grown milled Strawberry Gum.

Native Thyme

$12.00

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Native Thyme

Prostanthera incisa (also known as cut-leaf mint)

Grown in eastern NSW and Victoria

Strong flavour similar to Thyme, Pepper and Mint due to strong essential oils found in the leaves.

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As a herb in cooking.

Add to season blends,
Herbal rubs,
Salad dressings and sauces
Use to season soups, casseroles, salsas, herbal sorbets, oil and vinegar infusions, roasts and veggie dishes, rice dishes or garnished over savoury food dishes.

Australian grown Native Thyme

White Kunzea Whole Leaf

$11.00

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Kunzea Whole Leaf

(Kunzea ambigua). Also known as Poverty or Tick Bush.

This Australian native shrub with a lovely white floral and tiny leaves which are harvested in Tasmania. Part of the Myrtle family of plants.

The flavour of the leaf resembles, eucalyptus, citrus and menthol, with a strong peppery finish that lasts! The flower may also be used as a garnish and has a honey note.

The leaf can be brewed as a tea or added to sauces, syrups, jelly, seasoning mixes, salad dressings, one pot roasts, baking and breads, dips, marinades, home made cordials and other beverages, seafood dishes, roast veggie and rice garnish.

Use it as you would like Lemon Myrtle. You only need a small pinch to flavour food. You can also mill the leaf to powder. Cooking can bring out the flavour even more.

Kunzea ambigua whole leaf

WATTLESEED

$10.00

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WATTLESEED

Tastes a bit like roasted coffee, chocolate and hazelnut. Add to sweet and savoury dishes.

Aroma of roasted biscuits, nuts and wheat

Wattleseed is so nutritious and versatile to use. More like a legume than a seed.

Wattleseed is gluten free.

Wattleseed has a nutty, earthy taste and aroma, it can be used as a non-caffinated coffee substitute. Wattle lattes taste great but don’t throw away the nutritious seeds as they can be reused in baking or cooking..

Our RAW WATTLESEED will be in raw wattleseed marked bags with information on how to prepare it.

Wattleeeds contain Calcium, Zinc, Magnesium, Iron, Potassium and other nutrients for good health. They are a Low GIycemic Carbohydrate, a source of protein and fibre too. As part of a healthy balanced diet you can incorporate the Wattleseed into your everyday cooking making it nutritious and delicious.

As a Latte or long black. Wattlelatte !
In a coffee plunger, Brew 5-10g of NATIF Roasted Wattleseed into 1 cup of boiling water, wait 5 minutes, strain, then add your favourite frothed milk or serve as a long black
Alternatively add 1 cup of milk to a saucepan with 5-10g of Wattleseeds, simmer for 1 minute then let stand for 3 minutes, strain into a coffee cup and add some local honey. As an option add a sprinkle of cinnamon or turmeric on top.
For desserts soak the roasted Wattleseeds in a small amount of hot water (just enough to cover) for a few minutes for a less crunchy texture when adding to other recipes.
Can be added to healthy deserts, tarts, baking, nut meals and pancakes
In pavlova, panna cotta, parfaits and ice-cream,
Use to thicken soups and sauces
Use the brew to make thick shakes, cocktails, syrups, sodas and smoothies
You can even use the seeds as a facial and body exfoliant !
Wattle you make !

Need more than 1kg. We sell large quantities and different species if required of Raw, Roasted, Ground or Roasted and Ground. We can also blend species if needed.

Please use the Wholesale enquiries form on our website so we can assist you.

Bulk Wattleseed species available are:

A.longifolia
A.baileyana
A.retinodes
A.pycnantha
A.provincialis
A.saligna
A.ligulata
A.microbotrya

Roasted and Ground Wattleseeds

Raw Wattleseed will be in marked RAW WATTLESEED bags and comes with information on how to prepare it.

BUNYA NUT MEAL

$43.00

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BUNYA NUT MEAL

(Araucaria Bidwillii) or Bonyi (Gubbi Gubbi word for bunya pine).

Bunya nuts have been a traditional food for Australian Aboriginal people for thousands of years. They were even eaten by Australian Dinosaurs!

The nuts taste like chestnuts with pine notes. Also like pine nuts.

The Bunya Tree (conifer) is native to the Bunya Mountains and the Blackall Ranges in Queensland and dates back to the Jurassic era 180 million years ago. The trees grow to 50 metres and their pine shape fans out at the top.

The tree produces massive bunya pine cones, which can be filled with up to 100 nuts or more and can sometimes be seen broken on the ground in Northern NSW and Queensland.

Learn more about the Bunya nut in our latest NEWS Blog.

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The Nuts are starchy, rich in oils, carbohydrates and protein. They are gluten free and rich in protein.

Use NATIF Bunya Nut Meal just like you would Almond Meal or pine nuts.

You can mix the nut meal into Baking flours, raw food desserts, Cakes, Biscuits, Tarts, Pesto and Porridge.

Use it to make Pesto, Quiches, Hummus, Fritters, Bread and Pancakes.

To retain freshness and nutrition

Always store NATIF seeds, herbs and spices in our zip locked bags in a cool, dark, dry place. NATIF freeze dried fruits and powders are best stored in our zip-lock bags or in an air-tight container, in the fridge.

100% Bunya Nut meal (ground nuts)

Store in a cool, dark, dry place.

Contains Tree Nuts.

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Rivermint

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Saltbush

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