Nut & Seed
Desert Date Seed
About This Entry
Desert date seeds, from the drought-hardy African balanites tree, are pressed for a nutty-flavored oil used in traditional cooking — that character suits Sauvignon Blanc's brightness.
Wine Pairing Explanation
Primary wine styles
Common Culinary Uses
- lamb leg
- sesame
At a Glance
Group
Edible Seeds
Classification
Nuts & Seeds
Usage intensity
accent
Scientific name
Balanites aegyptiaca
Scientific Classification
- Display name
- Desert Date Seed
- Classification
- Nuts & Seeds
- Group
- Edible Seeds
- Scientific name
- Balanites aegyptiaca
Taxonomy
- Usage intensity
- accent