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Flowering of narrow-leaved willowherb - Epilobium angustifolium - standing in the nature.
© CC-by 3.0, kallerna, Wikimedia Commons
  • 44 kcal
  • Water 87%
  • 62/30/08 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0 g
The narrow-leaved willowherb has many names, including fireweed. The leaves, roots, flowers and stems of the wild plant (organic?) can be eaten raw.
Brewer's yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) in flakes in wooden bowl, next to wooden spoon on board.
© Bought from QuinVa Stock, Adobe
  • 376 kcal
  • Water 3%
  • 44/52/05 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 2.1 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0.01 g
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.
Five helmet beans, ripe seeds, raw - Dolichos purpureus or Lablab purpureus.
© Public Domain, Steve Hurst, Wikipedia
  • 344 kcal
  • Water 9%
  • 70/28/02 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0.72 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0 g
The ripe seeds of the Indian bean (Lablab purpureus, Dolichos lablab) contain a cyanogen-containing toxin that is destroyed by heating.
Plantain viper's bugloss (Echium plantagineum), inflorescence from above.
© Public Domain, Phil41, Wikimedia Commons
  • 0 kcal
  • 00/00/00 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0 g
Although the viper's bugloss is rich in unsaturated fatty acids when eaten raw, we advise against eating it as it is potentially harmful to health. Organic?
Jackfruit tree with jackfruit hanging on it like a grape - Artocarpus heterophyllus.
© CC-by-sa 3.0, Balaram Mahalder, Wikimedia
  • 95 kcal
  • Water 73%
  • 91/07/02 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0.02 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0.08 g
The jackfruit (jacob fruit, jaca fruit, nangka, jack tree fruit) is a sweet tropical fruit when eaten raw. It is also suitable as a meat substitute.
Chinese jujube fruits (Azufaifa) on the tree - Ziziphus jujuba
© CC-by-sa 4.0, Zeynel Cebeci, Wikipedia
  • 79 kcal
  • Water 78%
  • 94/06/01 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0 g
The Chinese jujube (Ziziphus jujuba, Azufaifa, jujube) is used in medicine (pharmacy) as a jujube tea. Raw? Organic?
Kumquats hanging on the tree. A small citrus fruit that you eat with peel and seeds.
© CC-by-sa 3.0, Aconcagua, Wikipedia
  • 71 kcal
  • Water 81%
  • 85/10/05 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0.12 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0.05 g
The raw kumquat (mini orange, dwarf orange) has a certain sweetness and tastes slightly bitter. Prefer organic, as it is edible with the peel and seeds.
Raw, partially opened lychees (Litchi chinensis) on a light background.
© CC-by-sa 3.0, Papa Lima Whiskey, Wikipedia
  • 66 kcal
  • Water 82%
  • 93/05/02 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0.07 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0.06 g
The lychee is considered a symbol of love in southern China. Its white flesh is very juicy when raw and tastes sweet and sour. Available organically.
Japanese Loquat on Tree - Eriobotrya japonica (Japanese plum or Chinese plum)
© CC-by-sa 3.0, Nehrams2020, Wikimedia
  • 47 kcal
  • Water 87%
  • 95/03/02 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0.08 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0.01 g
The fruit of the Japanese loquat (Loquat, Nispero) can be eaten raw from the tree. Organic?
Black mulberry raw (Morus nigra) in white ceramic bowl.
© Bought from iaroshenko, fotolia
  • 43 kcal
  • Water 88%
  • 84/12/03 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0.21 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0.00 g
Black mulberries (Morus nigra) are berries similar to blackberries. They are particularly sweet and juicy when eaten raw. The white berries come from Morus alba
Fresh nectarines, one cut open - Prunus persica var. Nucipersica.
© Bought from Gresei, fotolia
  • 44 kcal
  • Water 88%
  • 88/09/03 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0.11 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0.00 g
The nectarine (smooth peach, naked peach) is extremely low in calories and almost fat-free. The flesh contains large amounts of vitamins and minerals.
Spoon half filled with vegetable fat (from soy and cottonseed).
© CC-by-sa 3.0, Rainer Zenz, Wikimedia Commons
  • 884 kcal
  • Water 0%
  • 00/00/100 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 24 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 1.6 g
(Partially) hydrogenated vegetable fat does not always consist of soy and cottonseed oil. Not available raw, but often in organic quality.
Palmoel in tanker to supply a "bio-power plant" (March 2007).
© GFDL 1.2, Matti Blume, MB-one, Wikipedia
  • 884 kcal
  • Water 0%
  • 00/00/100 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 9.1 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0.20 g
Palm oil or palm fat is rarely raw (organic?) and contains 49% saturated fatty acids. Not quite as unhealthy as coconut oil - with 82% or more.
Banana powder or banana fruit powder piled up, with pieces of banana to the right.
© Bought from womue, fotolia
  • 346 kcal
  • Water 3%
  • 94/04/02 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0.21 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0.13 g
Dehydrated bananas and banana powder contain even less liquid than dried bananas. Raw? Organic quality?
Detail of a breadfruit tree - Artocarpus altilis - with three ripe fruits.
© CC-by-sa 3.0, MKwek, Wikimedia
  • 103 kcal
  • Water 71%
  • 95/04/01 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0.05 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0.02 g
The breadfruit (bread tree fruit, breadfruit) is a head-sized tropical fruit that tastes very good raw when ripe. It can be cooked when unripe.
One hand holds a cherimoya (Annona cherimola), behind it also cut with kernels.
© Bought from I_love_life, fotolia
  • 75 kcal
  • Water 79%
  • 89/08/03 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0.03 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0.16 g
Cherimoya (Annona Cherimola) is an exotic, very sweet fruit. Raw, it contains many vitamins and secondary plant substances. Prefer organic.
Raw and ripe fruits of the sweet cherry - Prunus avium - on a cherry tree.
© CC-by-sa 3.0, C. Kuppler, Wikimedia
  • 63 kcal
  • Water 82%
  • 93/06/01 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0.03 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0.03 g
Cherries, sweet cherries or wild cherries (Prunus avium) taste very sweet both raw and cooked. Prefer organic quality as they contain no pesticides.
Redcurrants, hanging on bush. Botanical name: Ribes rubrum.
© CC-by 2.0, Muffet, Wikimedia
  • 56 kcal
  • Water 84%
  • 90/09/01 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0.05 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0.04 g
Raw currants (red or white, redcurrants) have a slightly sour taste and offer health benefits. Organic?
Soursop - Annona reticulata - hanging on the tree - there are different varieties/colors.
© Bought from jatmika jati, Shutterstock
  • 101 kcal
  • Water 72%
  • 92/06/02 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0 g
The soursop (oxheart, Buddha fruit, sharifa, sweet apple) is an exotic fruit that is mainly used to make soft drinks.
A ripe umbel on the black elder bush - Sambucus nigra.
© CC-by-sa 3.0, H. Zell, Wikipedia
  • 73 kcal
  • Water 80%
  • 94/03/03 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0.16 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0.08 g
Black elderberries, with their valuable ingredients, are used in many ways as medicine and food. Do not crush the seeds. Raw? Organic?