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Avocado oil is obtained from the fruit of the avocado tree. Cold-pressed oil is usually raw, tastes aromatic to slightly fruity and is also available organicall

The wax gourd, also known as winter melon, is grown mainly in Asia and Florida. It is used raw as a vegetable (organic?) or, for example, as winter melon soup.

Except for two types, the yam root is only edible when cooked, as it is toxic when eaten raw. It tastes sweet and is rich in provitamin A. Organic?

Fresh borage (raw borage) tastes like cucumber. Today, consumption is not recommended due to the liver-toxic pyrrolizidine alkaloids (PA). Organic?

Cassava is not edible raw because of its glucosides, mainly linamarin. The root is used as a remedy to treat ulcers. Organic?

Chinese cabbage is a popular, low-calorie, easily digestible vegetable whether raw, fermented or cooked. It is readily available in organic quality.

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?

It is recommended to soak dried shiitake mushrooms (pasania mushroom, shii-take) before preparation. This way they go well with risotto, soups, etc. (Organic?)

Many pumpkins are edible both raw and cooked. See also vegan pumpkin recipes. Bitter gourd: do not use even cooked.

Organic sauerkraut (sauerkraut) is white cabbage (Brassica oleracea) fermented with the help of lactic acid bacteria and pasteurized at a minimum of 60 °C.

Black beans, which are particularly popular in Latin America, cannot be eaten raw, but are perfect for many dishes when cooked. Organic?

Kidney beans (raw) have a high protein content and are rich in folic acid. The beans get their name from their kidney-like shape. (Organic quality?)

Canned sweet corn is pre-cooked corn kernels. Unlike other types of corn, it loses its sweet taste late before it ripens. Organic?

Cooked cowpeas (unripe seeds) are rich in protein. Also called cowpea, black-eyed pea and snake bean. Organic quality?

Cashew butter (cashew puree) without salt can be purchased commercially or made at home (organic?). It is suitable for refining savory and sweet dishes.

Peeled cucumbers are used raw mainly in salads or as a snack. If the cucumbers are not organic, they should be peeled.

Sprouted lentils (Erve) have a slightly sweet and nutty taste. They can be used raw or cooked. Make sure they are organic.

Passata is versatile and rich in lycopene. Store-bought tomato passata is not raw. Organic quality is available.

Chinese water chestnuts taste sweet and are still crunchy even when cooked. Due to possible parasites, they can only be eaten raw and if washed well. Organic?

The harvest of summer squash, which cannot be stored, takes place before it ripens in the summer. These include different varieties of different types of squash