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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?
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.
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?
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.
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.
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?
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?
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.
Litchi tomato (Solanum sisymbriifolium) still hanging on plant.
© CC-by 2.0, Dick Culbert, Wikipedia
  • 0 kcal
  • Water 76%
  • 27/44/29 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0 g
The raw fruits of the lychee tomatoes (litchi tomatoes) look similar to cherry tomatoes. Their taste is reminiscent of sour cherries. Organic?
Herbal wine vinegar: Several varieties of herbal wine vinegar in special bottles.
© Bought from Olaf Wandruschka, fotolia
  • 20 kcal
  • Water 94%
  • 60/40/00 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0 g
Herbal vinegar (herbal wine vinegar) is vinegar refined with herbs. The herbs determine the taste. Available raw and in organic quality.
Raw fresh truffles in wicker basket, two cut halves -Tuber aestivum.
© Bought from grafvision, Shutterstock
  • 128 kcal
  • Water 65%
  • 79/20/02 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0.05 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0.23 g
The truffle is one of the most expensive edible mushrooms. You can add it raw to dishes to add flavor or cook it with the food. Organic varieties are preferable
Raw boletus (Boletus edulis) in the forest.
© Public Domain, Dezidor, Wikipedia
  • 39 kcal
  • Water 87%
  • 53/44/03 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0.04 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0.18 g
The porcini mushroom (raw) is one of the most sought-after and most collected edible mushrooms, which can also be bought organically.
Prune plums and jam in jar - Prunus domestica subsp. domes
© Bought from Hetizia, fotolia
  • 48 kcal
  • Water 86%
  • 94/05/01 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0.03 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0.02 g
Real plums (Zwetschke, Quetsche, Zwetsche) taste sweet when raw, juicy with a sour note. The stone fruits are digestive.
Raw cornmeal in a sack and bowl next to corn kernels and corn on the cob.
© Bought from chamillew, fotolia
  • 362 kcal
  • Water 10%
  • 87/09/04 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 1.6 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0.05 g
Whole grain corn semolina is gluten-free. It is made from dried, coarsely ground corn kernels (raw?) and used for cooking or baking. Organic?