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Dried sour cherries (Prunus cerasus) in a white ceramic bowl, next to fresh sour cherries.
© Bought from images72, shutterstock
  • 264 kcal
  • Water 35%
  • 93/04/02 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0.21 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0.19 g
Dried, unsweetened sour cherries taste fruity and sour. Rarely raw food quality. Organic?
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?
Sweetcorn, yellow, preserved, drained kernels, rinsed with tap water.
© CC-by-sa 3.0, HitroMilanese, Wikipedia
  • 74 kcal
  • Water 83%
  • 78/13/09 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0.66 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0.02 g
Canned sweet corn is pre-cooked corn kernels. Unlike other types of corn, it loses its sweet taste late before it ripens. 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.
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?
Flowering artichoke, with bees, open bracts, next to them not yet blooming inflorescences.
© Public Domain, Ralphs_Fotos, pixabay
  • 47 kcal
  • Water 85%
  • 75/23/01 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0.05 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0.02 g
Artichokes are a flowering vegetable and can also be eaten raw. They stimulate the appetite, aid digestion and lower cholesterol. Organic?
Different varieties of pumpkins (Cucurbita spp.), a prairie in the background.
© Bought from erna_p, fotolia
  • 26 kcal
  • Water 92%
  • 86/13/01 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0.00 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0.00 g
Many pumpkins are edible both raw and cooked. See also vegan pumpkin recipes. Bitter gourd: do not use even cooked.
Blackberries, hanging from a blackberry bush, ripe for picking, because they are black in color.
© CC-by-sa 4.0, Biberl, Wikipedia
  • 43 kcal
  • Water 88%
  • 84/12/04 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0.19 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0.09 g
Blackberries (blackberries, Rubus, better in organic quality) can be eaten raw or used to make desserts.
Organic cowpeas, cooked and served in a white bowl.
© Bought from Natalia Mylova, Shutterstock
  • 97 kcal
  • Water 75%
  • 85/13/02 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0.09 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0.07 g
Cooked cowpeas (unripe seeds) are rich in protein. Also called cowpea, black-eyed pea and snake bean. Organic quality?
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.