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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.
Fresh peaches in and beside a woven basket — some of them are cut open.
© Bought from Igor Normann, fotolia
  • 39 kcal
  • Water 89%
  • 89/09/02 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0.08 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0.00 g
Raw peaches have a refreshing aroma. The stone fruit comes in different varieties, such as flat peaches or nectarines. Organic quality?
American persimmon (Diospyros virginiana) on a branch.
© CC-by-sa 3.0, Thaumaturgist, Wikipedia
  • 127 kcal
  • Water 64%
  • 97/02/01 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0 g
The American persimmon has a sweet, apricot and pear-like aroma. It is a species native to the USA. Organic quality?
Immature pigeon pea seeds, raw, heaped - Cajanus cajan.
© CC-by-sa 3.0, Guettarda, Wikimedia
  • 136 kcal
  • Water 66%
  • 73/22/05 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0.84 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0.04 g
Neither ripe nor unripe pigeon pea seeds can be eaten raw, i.e. without cooking. The same reason as with beans. Organic quality?
Cartilage wrack, known as Irish Moss - from Helgoland, northwest watt - Chondrus crispus.
© CC-by-sa 3.0, Thiotrix, Wikimedia
  • 49 kcal
  • Water 81%
  • 88/11/01 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0.00 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0.00 g
Irish moss is a red algae from the North Atlantic coast. It can be used raw as a salad ingredient or as a natural gelling agent. 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.
Grape leaves on a grapevine - Vitis vinifera - in a growing area.
© CC-by-sa 3.0, Agne27, Wikipedia
  • 93 kcal
  • Water 73%
  • 69/22/08 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0.15 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0.86 g
Stuffed vine leaves are a popular Mediterranean appetizer. Often not bought raw, but preserved in brine. Organic quality?
Shaggy willowherb (Epilobium hirsutum) growing wild as a small shrub.
© CC-by-sa 3.0, Frank Vincentz, Wikipedia
  • 103 kcal
  • Water 71%
  • 72/18/10 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0 g
The willowherb genus (Epilobium) includes numerous species. Willowherb herb is a registered medicinal product.
Wasabi: paste from the root original (Japanese horseradish) in shell.
© Bought from Picture Partners, fotolia
  • 109 kcal
  • Water 69%
  • 81/17/02 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0 g
Wasabi root is edible raw as a spicy spice. Wasabi is also known as water horseradish, Japanese horseradish or green horseradish.
Coconut cream is pressed liquid from the grated meat of the coconut.
© CC-by-sa 3.0, Ramon FVelasquez, Wikipedia
  • 330 kcal
  • Water 54%
  • 15/08/77 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0.38 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0 g
Coconut cream is similar to coconut milk, but thicker. Its mild, slightly sweet taste makes it a popular choice for cooking. Raw? Organic?
Cowpeas (snake beans), immature seeds, raw - Vigna unguiculata subsp. unguiculata - piled up.
© , blog.urbanacresmarket.com
  • 90 kcal
  • Water 77%
  • 85/13/02 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0.09 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0.06 g
Unripe seeds of the raw cowpea (snake bean) are edible raw. They belong to the genus Vigna and not Phaseolus (garden bean) or Vicia (broad bean). Organic?
Blanched Moringa leaves (horseradish tree), cooked, drained, without salt.
© CC-by-sa 4.0, Piki-photow, Wikipedia
  • 60 kcal
  • Water 82%
  • 64/30/05 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0.02 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0 g
Moringa leaves are collected raw from the horseradish tree. When cooked, moringa leaves can be used in many different ways as a spinach-like vegetable. Organic?
Real chanterelle, raw in cardboard tray on sale - Cantharellus cibarius.
© CC-by-sa 2.0, Géraldine Korner, Stiftung Gesundheit und Ernährung Schweiz
  • 38 kcal
  • Water 90%
  • 77/17/06 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0 g
Real chanterelles (sponge mushrooms) can be recognized by their egg color and fruity aroma. Chanterelles are used in sauces, soups or in a terrine.
A big true morel mushroom (sponge morel, yellow morel) - Morchella spp. - standing in a clearing.
© CC-by 2.0, Michael Hodge, Wikimedia
  • 31 kcal
  • Water 90%
  • 58/35/06 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0.22 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0 g
Morels (edible morels, round morels) should definitely be cooked before eating, as they are poisonous when raw! Morels enjoy a certain degree of species protect
Corncob as raw material for corn syrup but also for fuel. Two vessels with corn syrup.
© Bought from PR Image Factory, shutterstock.com
  • 281 kcal
  • Water 24%
  • 100/00/00 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0 g
Corn syrup (high fructose corn syrup, HFCS, isoglucose etc.) or fructose-glucose syrup, glucose-fructose syrup, GFS is an unhealthy sweetener.
Malt syrup (malt extract) flows into a small transparent glass bowl.
© CC-by-sa 2.0, FotoosVanRobin, Wikipedia
  • 318 kcal
  • Water 21%
  • 92/08/00 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0 g
Malt syrup, also called malt extract, is made from barley that has been briefly germinated and then dried again. Organic is possible, but not raw.
Hulled barley in a heart-shaped porcelain dish that is in the middle of a kitchen towel.
© Bought from Michelle, fotolia
  • 354 kcal
  • Water 9%
  • 83/14/03 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 1.00 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0.11 g
Peeled barley (raw?) tastes good when sprouted or cooked. Barley grains are rich in minerals and fiber and are a healthy alternative to wheat. Organic?
Cinnamon apple (cream apple, sweet bag = Annona squamosa) with its typical scale-like surface.
© GFDL 1.2, Muhammad Mahdi Karim, Wikipedia
  • 94 kcal
  • Water 73%
  • 91/08/01 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0.04 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0 g
The custard apple (Annona squamosa) is often confused with the cherimoya. It is also called the squash apple, soursop, or sweet sack.
Three Brazilian guavas, raw - Acca sellowiana - and one cut in half.
© CC-by-sa 4.0, Didier Descouens, Wikipedia
  • 61 kcal
  • Water 83%
  • 93/04/03 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0.11 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0.03 g
The Brazilian guava (feijoa, pineapple guava) is edible raw. Its taste and aroma are reminiscent of pineapple. Organic feijoa can be eaten with the peel.