Acorns
At a glance:
- Series: American Indians Ready Reference
- Categories: Social Science, Agriculture
- Subcategories: Native Americans, American Indians, Food, Cooking, Cuisine
- Curriculum: American Indian History
- Geographical Location: California
Article abstract: Acorns provided a starchy food staple for various Indian groups.
Acorns, the nuts of oak trees, average 40-50 percent carbohydrates, 3-4 percent protein, and 5-10 percent fat, making them a nutritious foodstuff providing about 168 calories per ounce. This abundant and easily collected nut became the dietary mainstay for various Indian groups, particularly in the Northeast and California.
The earliest unequivocal evidence of the dietary use of acorns comes from the Lamoka culture of New York, probably around 3500 b.c.e. Archaeological...
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