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Marjoram, fresh (Origanum majorana), freshly cut, on an old wooden table.
© Bought from Daniel Vincek, fotolia
  • 52 kcal
  • Water 85%
  • 75/16/08 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0.36 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0.27 g
Raw marjoram or sausage herb is popular because of its strong flavor. It goes well with pulses and Mediterranean dishes. Organic?
Unenriched farina (soft wheat semolina, Triticum aestivum L.), in a wooden scoop and bowl
© Bought from Maksim Shebeko, fotolia
  • 360 kcal
  • Water 13%
  • 87/12/01 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0.39 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0.04 g
Soft wheat semolina, raw, (organic?), is made from soft wheat. People suffering from celiac disease should not consume the semolina, which contains gluten.
Edamame, ready-made Japanese-style soybeans as an appetizer, still unpeeled.
© Bought from amstockphoto, fotolia
  • 109 kcal
  • Water 75%
  • 32/48/20 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 1.6 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0.33 g
Edamame (raw) are soybeans harvested unripe. The green beans contain omega-3 fatty acids and are a healthy snack when cooked briefly. Organic?
Panko (Japanese breadcrumbs), on the left next to the white bread on the right hand side.
© Bought from oilslo, fotolia
  • 358 kcal
  • Water 7%
  • 87/11/02 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0.73 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0.00 g
Panko (Japanese パン粉) is the Asian version of breadcrumbs. Produces a light coating with a light, airy consistency. Raw? Organic quality possible.
A bunch of Shimeji mushrooms (here: brown beech mushrooms) against a  gray background.
© Bought from anna_shepulova, fotolia
  • 36 kcal
  • Water 86%
  • 43/57/00 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0 g
Shimeji (beech mushroom), a wood mushroom, develops its nutty aroma best when cooked. Edible raw, has an umami taste. Organic?
Dulse (ragweed), dried in flakes in a glass bowl, with whole pieces of red alga around it.
© Bought from akvals, fotolia
  • 296 kcal
  • Water 15%
  • 59/40/01 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0.04 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0.01 g
Dulse or dried kelp (Palmaria palmata) is an iodine-rich red seaweed found in coastal regions of the northern hemisphere. Raw and organic quality?
Vegan sour cream in white bowl on wooden Table with raw surface.
© Bought from Evgeny, fotolia
  • 287 kcal
  • Water 65%
  • 06/07/87 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0.28 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0.00 g
Vegan sour cream or vegan sour cream (sour cream) is a high-fat plant cream fermented by lactic acid bacteria with many possible uses.
Immature but edible papaya with white, inedible seeds. Usually not available in temperate zones.
© Bought from panor156, Adobe
  • 35 kcal
  • 00/80/20 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0 g
The unripe, green papaya (tree papaya) with its inedible white seeds is popular as an organic vegetable and raw as a salad.
Homemade tomato pulp from Solanum lycopersicum in white ceramic bowl on wooden table.
© Bought from Andrey Starostin, fotolia
  • 20 kcal
  • Water 94%
  • 77/19/04 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0.09 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0.01 g
You can make unsalted, homemade tomato paste (tomato purée) from boiled fresh tomatoes and thus avoid using ready-made products. Organic?
Homemade Laksa curry paste with turmeric and ginger (separate recipe) in white bowl.
© CC-by-sa 2.0, Inke Weissenborn, Stiftung Gesundheit und Ernährung Schweiz
  • 122 kcal
  • Water 71%
  • 65/15/20 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0.98 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0.03 g
The Laksa curry paste with fresh turmeric and ginger can be prepared as a separate recipe and is also suitable for dishes that require red curry paste.
Herbs de Provence in a wooden ladle with parts of plants next to it.
© Bought from Misses Jones, Shutterstock
  • 337 kcal
  • Water 14%
  • 77/12/11 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 1.4 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0.87 g
Herbs of Provence (raw?) are a dried herb mixture consisting of savory, rosemary and thyme as well as other herbs. Organic?
Jerusalem artichoke - Helianthus tuberosus - freshly dug up in basket, flower top left.
© Bought from TwilightArtPictures, fotolia
  • 73 kcal
  • Water 78%
  • 90/10/00 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0.17 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0.04 g
Jerusalem artichokes have a sweet, nutty taste and can be eaten raw. They have a variety of health benefits and are suitable for diabetics. Organic?
Aniseed fruits (aniseed) piled up as a fresh spice - Pimpinella anisum
© CC-by-sa 3.0, David.Monniaux, Wikipedia
  • 337 kcal
  • Water 10%
  • 60/21/19 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 3.2 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0 g
Anise fruits (anise seeds) are used in the production of baked goods, stews or cabbage. The seeds can be bought in raw and organic quality.
Edamame, frozen, blanched (organic?) On a light plate. These are soybeans harvested unripe.
© Bought from Nor Gal, Shutterstock
  • 109 kcal
  • Water 75%
  • 32/48/20 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 1.6 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0.33 g
Edamame are green, unripe soybeans. When frozen, the beans take less time to cook because they are usually blanched briefly beforehand. Organic?
Sliced and whole raw cucumbers on a cutting board.
© CC-by-sa 3.0, Muu-karhu, Wikipedia
  • 12 kcal
  • Water 97%
  • 74/20/05 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0.00 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0.00 g
Peeled cucumbers are used raw mainly in salads or as a snack. If the cucumbers are not organic, they should be peeled.
Peeled and halved cassava - Manihot esculenta, on the right a transgenic variety.
© GFDL 1.2, Neil Palmer, Wikipedia
  • 160 kcal
  • Water 60%
  • 96/03/01 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0.03 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0.02 g
Cassava is not edible raw because of its glucosides, mainly linamarin. The root is used as a remedy to treat ulcers. Organic?
Rosemary dried on a wooden spoon, fresh rosemary next to it - Rosmarinus officinalis.
© Bought from New Africa, fotolia
  • 331 kcal
  • Water 9%
  • 76/06/18 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 1.2 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 1.1 g
Dried rosemary (sea dew, rosemary) tastes spicy, resinous and a little bitter. It is mainly used as a spice. Prefer organic quality.
Dried tarragon (Artemisia dracunculus) piled on a light surface.
© CC-0 1.0, Dominikmatus, Wikipedia
  • 295 kcal
  • Water 8%
  • 63/28/09 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0.74 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 3.0 g
Dried tarragon is an aromatic kitchen spice. It contains a lot of potassium and aids digestion. Raw? Organic?
Capers, pickled (Capparis spinosa): pickled capers in a bowl
© Public Domain, Danielle Keller, Wikipedia
  • 23 kcal
  • Water 84%
  • 60/29/11 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0.11 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0.18 g
Capers cannot be eaten raw. In preserved form they have a spicy, piquant taste. Organic quality?
Grape-seed oil in a glass bottle with plastic grapes in a basket.
© Bought from Carmen 56, fotolia
  • 884 kcal
  • Water 0%
  • 00/00/100 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 70 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0.10 g
Grape seed oil is pressed from the seeds of grapes, but it contains far too much linoleic acid to be healthy.