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The egg substitute okara or soy pulp, a byproduct of soy milk production, is a good binding agent. Not to be eaten raw. Organic?

Goa beans taste good in Thai dishes. Young pods, roots, flowers and leaves are edible raw, ripe seeds only cooked; rarely available organically.

Baker's yeast (active dry yeast) is used to loosen dough (raising agent). Baker's yeast is related to brewer's yeast. Organic quality possible.

Pecans (pecans) are available raw and organic. The shell of the pecan nut (not pecan nut, pekanut, peka) is very thin and easy to open by hand.

Rum is an alcoholic drink made from sugar cane. Suitable for refining desserts, dried fruits and pastries. Available in organic quality.

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?)

Cooked lentils (kitchen lentils, erve) without salt have a high protein and fiber content and are ideal for filling you up.

Green mung beans or mung beans (organic) are related to the urd beans. They are eaten cooked (like rice) or sprouted, but not raw.

Edamame are green, unripe soybeans. When frozen, the beans take less time to cook because they are usually blanched briefly beforehand. Organic?

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?

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

The turnip can be eaten both raw and cooked. It contains a lot of vitamin C and has a distinctive taste. Organic quality?

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 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?