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A pile of reddish brown saffron threads (Crocus sativus) on a light background.
© CC-by-sa 4.0, Hubertl, Wikipedia
  • 310 kcal
  • Water 12%
  • 79/14/07 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0.75 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 1.2 g
Saffron is a spice obtained from the stigmas of the crocus flower. The crocin gives it its golden yellow color and safranal gives it its aroma. Threads raw, org
Red wine vinegar in a glass bowl surrounded by grapes and basil.
© Bought from DPRM, Shutterstock
  • 19 kcal
  • Water 94%
  • 87/13/00 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0 g
Red wine vinegar is mostly used as a seasoning in the kitchen. It is available both raw and in organic quality.
Dried figs in round wooden vessel plus five next to it.
© Bought from monticellllo, fotolia
  • 249 kcal
  • Water 30%
  • 94/05/01 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0.34 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0 g
Dried figs are easily digestible, nutritious fruits. Dried figs are rarely raw, meaning they are not heated above 42°C. Organic quality?
One sliced and one whole grapefruit with red pulp.
© CC-by-sa 2.5, Raeky, Wikipedia
  • 32 kcal
  • Water 91%
  • 92/07/01 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0.02 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0.00 g
The colors of raw grapefruits vary depending on the variety, from white-yellow to deep red. Available in organic quality.
Papaya still hanging on tree - Carica papaya: There are male and female trees.
© CC-by-sa 3.0, H. Zell, Wikipedia
  • 43 kcal
  • Water 88%
  • 94/04/02 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0.01 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0.05 g
Raw papaya (Carica papaya) tastes very sweet when ripe and contains many essential nutrients and vitamins. It also helps with digestive problems. Organic?
Leaves of the Common Dandelion - Taraxacum officinale
© CC-by 2.0, John Tann, flickr.com
  • 45 kcal
  • Water 86%
  • 73/21/06 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0.26 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0.04 g
In cooking, both the leaves and the yellow flowers as well as the root of the common dandelion (puffball) are used, even raw. Organic?
Horseradish (Moringa olifera, miracle tree) left: fresh leaves, dried and powder on the right.
© Bought from samuelgarces, fotolia
  • 64 kcal
  • Water 79%
  • 43/49/07 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0 g
Horseradish tree leaves (moringa, castor oil plant) are rich in nutrients and proteins. Moringa leaves are used raw or traditionally cooked. Organic?
Lettuce on a tablecloth: Lettuce has the highest nutritional content in the outer leaves.
© CC-by-sa 2.0, Melanie Scherer, Stiftung Gesundheit und Ernährung Schweiz
  • 13 kcal
  • Water 96%
  • 59/36/06 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0.03 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0.08 g
Lettuce (Butterhead group) is low in calories and has a tender consistency when raw. It is rich in vitamin K. Organic quality?
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?
Raw vegetables: sweet onion (Allium cepa)
© Public Domain, Amanda Mills, public-domain-image.com
  • 32 kcal
  • Water 91%
  • 90/09/01 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0 g
Vegetable onions (organic) are large kitchen or cooking onions and mostly summer onions. Raw they taste very mild and are therefore known as sweet onions.
Alfalfa sprouts (Medicago sativa), shown next to a bowl of alfalfa seeds.
© Bought from Luis Echeverri Urrea, fotolia
  • 23 kcal
  • Water 93%
  • 31/59/10 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0.23 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0.18 g
Lucerne seeds (alfalfa, trefoil) should not be eaten raw, but rather germinated, because they contain a lot of canavanine, which breaks down during germination.
Wakame, raw - Undaria pinnatifida - immediately after watering in small ceramic bowl.
© Bought from NannaKirkegaard, fotolia
  • 45 kcal
  • Water 80%
  • 71/24/05 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0.01 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0.00 g
Wakame has a crunchy consistency and tastes slightly of the sea. It can be used raw or cooked and contains iodine. Organic quality?
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.
Common juniper; juniper berry—Juniperus communis in a bowl, a mortar on the right, and berry tea.
© Bought from Heike Rau, fotolia
  • 0 kcal
  • 00/00/00 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0 g
The common juniper grows widely, mainly in heathland landscapes. Raw juniper berries give dishes such as sauerkraut a special flavor. 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.
Greek oregano (Origanum vulgare subsp. hirtum): photo from Greek oregano growing wild.
© CC-by 3.0, Forest & Kim Starr, Wikipedia
  • 72 kcal
  • Water 82%
  • 74/13/12 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0.19 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0.78 g
Greek oregano has a very intense, heat-resistant flavor when raw and is mostly used as a spice. Organic quality?
Quinoa, cooked and served in a bowl: Quinoa is a chenepodia plant and is therefore gluten-free.
© CC-by-sa 2.0, Inke Weissenborn, Stiftung Gesundheit und Ernährung Schweiz
  • 120 kcal
  • Water 72%
  • 77/16/07 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0.97 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0.08 g
Quinoa (organic?) contains high-quality protein and is gluten-free. Peeled grains are used cooked in various dishes. They can also be eaten raw in muesli.
Semolina raw on wooden table with wooden ladle and sack standing behind.
© Bought from iprachenko, fotolia
  • 360 kcal
  • Water 13%
  • 84/15/01 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0.39 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0.04 g
Raw semolina (organic?) is used as soft wheat semolina mainly for desserts, durum wheat semolina for savory dishes and corn semolina as a side dish.
Five pieces of seitan, i.e. wheat gluten, in a brown ceramic bowl.
© Bought from Alesia.B, shutterstock
  • 370 kcal
  • Water 8%
  • 15/83/02 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0.76 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0.05 g
Wheat gluten is a plant-based, protein-rich meat substitute. Products made from seitan or Mianjin (organic) have a firm consistency and contain gluten.
Wild growing ribwort plantain (Plantago lanceolata) in a field.
© CC-by-sa 3.0, Hajotthu, Wikimedia Commons
  • 22 kcal
  • Water 87%
  • 73/24/04 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0.06 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0.11 g
Ribwort plantain is a well-known and frequently used medicinal plant, whether raw or dried. The wild herb is found in temperate zones around the world. Organic?