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In contrast to tamari, shoyu contains soybeans, water and sea salt as well as wheat. This gives it a milder taste. Organic quality? Raw?

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?)

Germinated wheat or wheat germ, especially raw and organic, has a broad spectrum of valuable ingredients.

The nutty-tasting, aromatic wild rice is not a wild form of rice, but a water grass, hence also called water rice (raw?, organic?).

Wholemeal macaroni usually consists of durum wheat flour, water and salt, so it is usually vegan - it is rarely available in organic quality.

Cooked Kamut or Khorasan wheat is a good side dish for many dishes, similar to rice. Organic quality?

Brewer's yeast has a spicy, slightly cheese-like taste. It is therefore used for seasoning or as a cheese substitute in dishes. Arguments for organic.

When raw, cranberries have a sour, slightly bitter taste. They are traditionally used to treat urinary tract infections. Organic quality is preferable.

The Nashi pear has an ochre-colored skin with small brown speckles. The white, raw flesh is crunchy and tastes sweet and sour. Organic?

The Boscs pear is also called a bottle pear because of its shape. Ripe and raw, the pear has sweet, juicy flesh. Organic quality?

The clementine tastes pleasantly sweet and aromatic. It contains many minerals and is rich in vitamins.

Conventionally produced guava nectar and guava juice are preserved, therefore not raw. Rarely available in organic quality. Lots of sugar and little vitamin C.

Artichokes are a flowering vegetable and can also be eaten raw. They stimulate the appetite, aid digestion and lower cholesterol. Organic?

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