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Guaje seed

Guaje seed is the small, savoury seed of a regionally named leguminous tree, eaten fresh from the pod or encountered dried in regional preparations.

Guaje seed — illustrative ingredient image

About Guaje seed

Guaje seeds are the seeds of the leguminous tree commonly called guaje or lead tree in parts of Mexico and Central America. They are small, rounded, and typically green when fresh, becoming firmer and darker as they mature. Their flavour is distinctive and savoury, and fresh seeds are often eaten raw in regions where they are used as food.

The seeds may be eaten fresh from the pod or used as an ingredient in regional preparations; dried seeds are also encountered. Fresh and dried forms differ in moisture, texture, and preparation, and the term refers to the seed rather than the pod or leaves. Because the common name is regional, the identification should be understood specifically as edible guaje seed.

Ingredient type
whole food

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Guaje seed nutrition & diet

Guaje seed nutritional value

Reference: Horse tamarind, seeds

Per 100 g of 100 g edible portion in the named official reference form.

Calories
152kcal
Protein
11.8g
Carbs
23.0g
Fat
1.4g

Official national food-composition reference. The displayed food form is part of the estimate; cultivar, recipe, brand, processing and preparation can change values.

Fresh, moist seeds and dried seeds have different water content and are not directly comparable. Measurements should also distinguish seeds from the pod or other parts of the plant.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Not established
  • Vegetarian
    Not established
  • Pescatarian
    Not established
  • Keto
    Not established
  • Paleo
    Not established
  • Low-carb
    Not established
  • Halal
    Not established
  • Kosher
    Not established
What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Vegetarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Pescatarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Keto · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Paleo · Not established
The ingredient form and processing have not been assessed against this dietary pattern.
Low-carb · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Halal · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish halal status.
Kosher · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish kosher status.

For the plain ingredient · Awaiting review. Diet compatibility is not allergy suitability or halal/kosher certification. Keto and low-carb depend on the portion.

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Sources & review

Nutrition reference: Lao Food Composition Table, SMILING 2013 — 04081 ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

Expanded overview, name examples and nutrition notes are database drafts awaiting editorial review. Numeric nutrition values, where shown, have their own source and food-form reference.

The ingredient description and dish connections come from the draft catalogue and may change after review.

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