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Limes are seldom eaten raw. They have a sour and zesty taste, and the juice and zest are added to certain dishes and drinks to enhance their flavor.

Red chili peppers are used raw or cooked with other ingredients to add spice to dishes. They may be used whole, ground into powder, or as pastes and sauces.

Raw apples (best eaten daily) make for a delicious and healthy snack. Click on the link to read more about apples and their nutritional benefits.

Cayenne pepper is one of the hottest spices used in the kitchen. Along with its spicy flavor, it also has a slightly bitter taste.

The nutritious pulp of raw avocados is yellowish green to golden yellow, soft, and has an almost buttery consistency. It can be used for savory or sweet dishes.

Chili powder is obtained from one of more varieties of chili pepper and sometimes contains other spices such as cayenne pepper.

Ground cumin has a fresh and slightly spicy flavor, which is particularly suitable for Arabic, Oriental, and Asian dishes.

Almonds have many uses, (e.g., as raw food, a baking ingredient, almond butter, and almond oil.) Be aware that raw bitter almonds contain the toxin amygdalin.

Nutritional yeast flakes are low in sodium and can be used to season, thicken, or garnish soups and sauces (25 g covers daily requirement of vitamin B1).

The spiciness and flavor of ground paprika depends primarily on the type of peppers and the parts of the plant used to produce it.

Celery stalks contain a relatively high amount of beta-carotene, and the leaves can be used to make pesto. Celery adds fresh flavor to a wide variety of dishes.

Agave syrup, which is used as a sweetener, dissolves quickly in both warm and cold liquids. For vegans, it is a good alternative to honey.

Apple cider vinegar is a vinegar, or fruit vinegar obtained from apples. It works particularly well as a seasoning for raw vegetable salads.

Red onions have a thin skin, and thanks to their mild taste they are a good choice for salads. They help prevent blood clots and are used to help treat asthma.

Button mushrooms can be eaten raw and cooked. They are the most popular type of mushroom (both white and brown varieties) and can also be found in the wild.

Turmeric is a rhizome in the ginger family that stimulates digestion. Healing effects have been ascribed to it (see text), but little evidence supports this.

Oranges add a refreshing burst of flavor and are a good source of vitamin C. If the oranges are organic, the peel can also be used.

Compared to other types of dates, the Medjool variety is known for its large size, soft texture, and unique fruity flavor.

In contrast to most vegetable broths, this version contains very little salt. And it can be prepared in just a few steps.

Zucchini can be used for a wide variety of dishes, including raw food dishes. It is easy to digest and rich in vitamins. A bitter taste may indicate toxins.