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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?
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?
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.
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.
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.
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?
Oats (seed oats) - Avena sativa L .: oats as ear spikes left, oat grains in measuring spoon and pot.
© Bought from alter_photo, fotolia
  • 389 kcal
  • Water 8%
  • 74/19/08 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 2.4 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0.11 g
The well-known grain oats is actually called seed oats or real oats. The grain is rich in vitamins, minerals and fiber. Raw? Organic?
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?
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.
Sticky rice (Glutinous rice), white, cooked in black bowl with two chopsticks next to it.
© Bought from HLPhoto, fotolia
  • 370 kcal
  • Water 10%
  • 92/08/01 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0.19 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0.01 g
White sticky rice is peeled rice (raw, organic?) from Southeast Asia that tastes sweet when cooked. The sticky consistency is achieved by steaming it properly.
Rye grain—Secale cereale L.: A scoop of grain with grains and ears next to it.
© Bought from photocrew, fotolia
  • 338 kcal
  • Water 11%
  • 86/12/02 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0.66 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0.11 g
Rye is a grain with a high content of nutrients and fiber. Rye grains (raw, organic?) are ideal for baking wholemeal mixed breads.
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?