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Spelt stalks in a field.
© GFDL 1.2, Rasbak, wiktionary
  • 338 kcal
  • Water 11%
  • 81/17/03 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 1.2 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0.06 g
Spelt (raw) has different gluten proteins than wheat and no omega-5 gliadin. The hulled grain is also called spelt, fesen, vesen or Schwabenkorn. Organic?
Long grain rice, white, raw - Oryza sativa L. - in a brown bowl.
© Bought from Maryna Osadcha, Shutterstock
  • 365 kcal
  • Water 12%
  • 91/08/01 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0.15 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0.03 g
Long grain white rice is loose when cooked and sticks together less. Because it is peeled, white rice is no longer able to germinate when raw. Available organic
Close-up of an unripe jalapeño (Capsicum anuum) still on the plant
© CC-by-sa 3.0, Taragui, Wikipedia
  • 29 kcal
  • Water 92%
  • 84/12/05 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0.06 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0.05 g
The jalapeño is very popular in Mexico and the USA because of its spicy heat, between 2500 and 8000 Scoville units. Organic quality?
Oyster mushroom, raw (Pleurotus ostreatus) in front of a moss-covered tree trunk.
© CC-by 2.0, Charl de Mile-Isles, Wikipedia
  • 33 kcal
  • Water 89%
  • 62/34/04 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0.12 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0 g
The oyster mushroom (oyster fungus) is one of the most popular edible mushrooms (organic?). The edible part of the oyster mushroom (also raw) has a soft consist
Freshly harvested raspberries (Rubus idaeus) and raspberry leaves.
© Bought from pilipphoto, fotolia
  • 52 kcal
  • Water 86%
  • 87/09/05 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0.25 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0.13 g
Raw raspberries taste particularly good and are rich in anti-cancer and antioxidant phytochemicals. Raspberry leaves are considered medicinal.
Watermelon, raw - Citrullus lanatus - on dark wood, cut fruit.
© Bought from karepa, fotolia
  • 30 kcal
  • Water 91%
  • 91/07/02 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0.05 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0 g
Watermelon, eaten raw, is a low-calorie, sweet refreshment with mostly red flesh. Organic quality?
Apples, raw, Gala variety, with skin - Malus domestica - in a wicker basket.
© CC-by-sa 2.0, Steschke, Wikipedia
  • 57 kcal
  • Water 86%
  • 97/02/01 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0 g
The 'Gala' apple variety is aromatic and sweet, with little acidity. The juicy, crunchy apple is eaten raw with the skin or, for example, as a compote. Organic
Two rhizomes of large galangal - Alpinia galanga, called Thai ginger or Siam ginger.
© Bought from Silvia Bogdanski, fotolia
  • 59 kcal
  • Water 78%
  • 79/15/06 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0 g
Thai ginger (Greater galangal, Alpinia Galanga, Siam, galangal root) is only related to ginger and is very similar to it, but has other active ingredients.
Watercress (Nasturtium officinale), shown here in the form of fresh sprouts.
© Bought from lars, fotolia
  • 11 kcal
  • Water 95%
  • 35/62/03 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0.01 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0.02 g
True watercress (watercress) prefers to grow on or in water. You can occasionally buy raw organic watercress.
Agar-agar powder piled on a light background.
© CC-by-sa 3.0, Unkky, Wikipedia
  • 306 kcal
  • Water 9%
  • 93/07/00 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0.00 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0.00 g
Agar-agar, usually made from red algae (seaweed), is a vegetable gelling agent and is also used in research/medicine. It is available organically, but never raw
Leaves of kaffir lime (Citrus hystrix), fresh in heart-shaped white ceramic bowl.
© Bought from posinote, fotolia
  • 53 kcal
  • Water 62%
  • 82/15/02 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0 g
Raw kaffir lime leaves (Kaffir lime leaves, Citrus hystrix) are used in many Asian dishes. Organic quality?
Orange peels on a plate. Different types of orange peels are shown here: intact (top), coarsely grated (right), and finely grated (left).
© CC-by-sa 2.0, Michael Weber, Stiftung Gesundheit und Ernährung Schweiz
  • 97 kcal
  • Water 72%
  • 94/06/01 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0.03 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0.01 g
Raw orange peel gives dishes a sweet and sour flavor. You should only use the peel of untreated organic oranges.
Ripe passion fruit (Passiflora edulis) on a plate — a half of a passion fruit is shown in front
© CC-by-sa 2.0, Michael Weber, Stiftung Gesundheit und Ernährung Schweiz
  • 97 kcal
  • Water 73%
  • 89/08/03 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0.41 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0.00 g
Raw passion fruits with violet (purple, purple) or yellow (maracuja) skin are available for sale. Organic quality has clear advantages.
Halved iceberg lettuce (Crisphead group) - Lactuca sativa var. capitata.
© GFDL 1.2, Yorvik, Wikipedia
  • 14 kcal
  • Water 96%
  • 74/22/03 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0.02 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0.05 g
With its crunchy leaves and refreshing taste, raw iceberg lettuce from the Crisphead group is a popular leaf salad. Organic quality?
Kidney beans, cooked, without salt, in white ceramic bowl.
© Bought from lisa870, Adobe
  • 127 kcal
  • Water 67%
  • 71/27/02 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0.11 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0.17 g
Kidney beans have a high protein content and are rich in folic acid. They taste sweet and nutty and are popular with children (organic quality?).
Peanut butter, coarse-grained, without salt in a white plate, peanuts in shell and open.
© Bought from Jiri Hera, fotolia
  • 589 kcal
  • Water 1%
  • 23/25/52 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 14 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0.08 g
Peanut butter is made from roasted peanuts and is available in coarse to fine grain, organic and without salt. You can make it yourself if you prefer raw.
Allspice, whole grains in a wooden scoop and around it on sackcloth.
© Bought from HandmadePictures, Shutterstock
  • 263 kcal
  • Water 8%
  • 83/07/10 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 2.3 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0.07 g
The spice allspice or allspice is often bought as whole seeds (raw?). It tastes like cloves and is slightly spicy. Organic?
Homemade apple syrup (apple butter) in mason jar with apples behind it.
© Bought from ricka_kinamoto, fotolia
  • 375 kcal
  • Water 10%
  • 93/03/04 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 1.3 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0.21 g
Apple syrup (organic?) is made by boiling or thickening apple juice (raw?) for a long time. Apple syrup can be used to season and sweeten dishes.
Pitted olives spread out on a white background. The olives on the left side are halved.
© CC-by 4.0, Marco Almbauer, Wikipedia
  • 139 kcal
  • Water 78%
  • 34/07/59 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 1.1 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0.10 g
The green olive (raw) is the precursor to the fully ripe black olive. Pickling helps to get rid of the bitter substances. Organic?
White vinegar from grapes in glass bowl (white wine vinegar), behind right half-full wine glass.
© Bought from DPRM, Adobe
  • 28 kcal
  • Water 94%
  • 91/09/00 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0 g
Raw white wine vinegar has a sour, fruity taste and is particularly suitable for refining sauces and salads. Available in organic quality.