Quercus cuspidata
Thunb.
Fagaceae Edible: Nuts
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Description
A temperate oak tree (Fagaceae family) producing edible acorns.
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Edible Uses
In Japan, about 10% of acorn flour is added to wheat flour to give a nutty flavor in noodles.
Traditional Uses
In Japan about 10% of acorn flour is added to flour to give a nutty flavour in noodles.
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Distribution
It is a temperate plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, China, Japan,
Notes
There are about 600 Quercus species.
Synonyms
See Lithocarpus
References (5)
- Fl. jap. 176. 1784
- Glowinski, L., 1999, The Complete Book of Fruit Growing in Australia. Lothian. p 137
- Hedrick, U.P., 1919, (Ed.), Sturtevant's edible plants of the world. p 545
- Menninger, E.A., 1977, Edible Nuts of the World. Horticultural Books. Florida p 19
- Solomon, C., 2001, Encyclopedia of Asian Food. New Holland. p 2
