Mountain gnetum

Gnetum montanum

nuts & seeds

Seeds of a vine, eaten fried; an oil is pressed from them and wine is made.

Origin

From the Himalayas to Indochina

Season (United States)

all year round

Preparation

The husk is removed from the seeds, then they are fried or roasted for a few minutes before being eaten; they are not eaten raw.

Molecules

In small amounts, not counted Magnesium · Insoluble fibers · Protein

Did you know?

This vine has no true flowers: it is a gymnosperm, a distant cousin of pines, and close to the melinjo of emping crackers.