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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?
Ламинария (ламинария) в плетеной деревянной тарелке на бамбуковой циновке.
© Bought from boommaval, Shutterstock
  • 43 kcal
  • Water 82%
  • 81/14/05 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0.02 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0.00 g
Laminaria algae or kelp are brown algae. Here raw or fresh. Organic? They form extensive kelp forests. The high iodine content is problematic.
Red algae (seaweed), one of the approx. 70 edible species - Porphyra laciniata.
© CC-by-sa 2.0, secretlondon123, Wikimedia
  • 35 kcal
  • Water 85%
  • 46/52/03 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0.00 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0.00 g
Seaweed in the form of red algae is edible raw, but it is dried. When processed into a thin nori sheet, it is no longer raw, but roasted.
White storage tubers of the turnip, raw (Brassica rapa ssp. rapa) lying together.
© CC-0 1.0, Hans Braxmeier, Wikipedia
  • 28 kcal
  • Water 92%
  • 87/12/01 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0.01 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0.04 g
The turnip can be eaten both raw and cooked. It contains a lot of vitamin C and has a distinctive taste. Organic quality?
Raw blunt-leaved dock (Rumex obtusifolius) in a meadow.
© CC-by-sa 3.0, yüklendi, Wikipedia
  • 22 kcal
  • Water 93%
  • 54/34/12 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0 g
Raw sorrel (chaste tree) is a sour-tasting wild plant genus (Rumex spp.). Organic cultivars are available from sorrel.
Two grapefruits hanging from a tree - Citrus maxima.
© CC-by-sa 3.0, കാക്കര, Wikimedia
  • 38 kcal
  • Water 89%
  • 92/07/00 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0 g
The raw grapefruit has a sweet, sour and bitter taste. It is considered the largest of all citrus fruits. It is the pumelo, not a pomelo.
Soursop (graviola, guyabano) - Annona muricata - in a woven basket, a fruit in front of it.
© Bought from engkritchaya, fotolia
  • 66 kcal
  • Water 81%
  • 93/06/02 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0.07 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0 g
The soursop, also called graviola, guanabana, guyabano or soursop, is closely related to the cherimoya.
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.
Durian ready on plate, behind a piece in the shell and whole fruit.
© Bought from ronnarong, fotolia
  • 147 kcal
  • Water 65%
  • 80/04/16 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0 g
The durian (stink fruit) has a peculiar smell when raw. The flesh is soft and sweet. For lovers, the fruit tastes heavenly. Organic?
Grape juice (shown with added vitamin C and calcium)—Vitis vinifera: Red grape juice and grapes.
© Bought from Kitty, fotolia
  • 62 kcal
  • Water 85%
  • 97/02/01 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0.02 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0.00 g
Grape juice is obtained by pressing red or white grapes. It also contains ascorbic acid and calcium (Ca). Raw? Organic?
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?
Piled yellow wax beans - also known as butter beans.
© CC-by 2.0, Alice Henneman, flickr.com
  • 31 kcal
  • Water 90%
  • 79/20/01 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0.02 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0.04 g
The yellow wax beans, especially in organic quality, are a delicate-tasting variant of the common beans. They are not edible raw.
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.
Dried stevia leaves (Stevia rebaudiana) on a light background.
© CC-by-sa 3.0, NmiPortal, Wikipedia
  • 146 kcal
  • Water 5%
  • 84/12/04 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0 g
Dried leaves of stevia contain the sweetener stevioside and are many times sweeter than beet sugar, but are tooth-friendly and calorie-free.
Comfrey in nature - Symphytum officinale.
© CC-by-sa 3.0, Tigerente, Wikipedia
  • 0 kcal
  • 00/00/00 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0 g
Today, comfrey (raw comfrey) is no longer used as a food plant, but for external applications. Organic quality?
Herbs, spices & wild plants, raw, untreated: nettle, small - Urtica urens
© CC-by-sa 3.0, Halbmastwurf, Wikipedia
  • 33 kcal
  • Water 85%
  • 43/52/06 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0.17 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0.18 g
The small nettle (stinging nettle) is rich in vitamin C when raw. It is rarer than the large nettle. Organic quality?