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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?
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?
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.
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.
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?
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?
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.
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?
Alchemilla: leaves with a water droplet in nature.
© Public Domain, Fidelios, Wikipedia
  • 0 kcal
  • 00/00/00 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0 g
The common lady’s mantle (Alchemilla vulgaris) has a recognized medicinal effect on diarrhea, gastrointestinal and menstrual problems.
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?
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?
Chinese yams (light roots) - Dioscorea polystachya - lying on a light sandy bottom.
© Bought from Kristina, fotolia
  • 118 kcal
  • Water 70%
  • 94/05/01 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0.06 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0.01 g
The Chinese yam (Nagaimo) is one of the few yam species that can be eaten raw. Latin: Dioscorea batatas (Decne). Organic quality?
Kañiwa seeds (Chenopodium pallidicaule, Cañihua): in white ceramic bowl and heaped up next to it.
© Bought from Marek, fotolia
  • 417 kcal
  • 74/16/10 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 5.0 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0.43 g
Kañiwa (Cañihua) is a gluten-free pseudocereal. The small seeds are rich in protein, fiber, iron and secondary plant substances when eaten raw. Organic?
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?
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?
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.