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Coriander seed, (Coriandrum sativum): wooden scoop and bowl, cilantro plant on the left in the back.
© Bought from sommai, fotolia
  • 298 kcal
  • Water 9%
  • 65/15/21 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 1.8 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0 g
Coriander seeds (organic) are used whole or ground as a spice. Raw and unroasted, they contain essential oils (such as linalool and geraniol).
Zucchini—Curcubita pepo: Zucchini on a wooden board with slices of the vegetable in the foreground and zucchini blossoms in the background.
© Bought from volff, fotolia
  • 17 kcal
  • Water 95%
  • 67/26/07 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0.03 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0.06 g
Zucchini is versatile in terms of its uses (it can also be eaten raw). It is easy to digest, low in calories and rich in vitamins. Organic?
10 Medjool dates in a basket, arranged individually in paper liners. Called Madjool dates in the US.
© Bought from denira, fotolia
  • 277 kcal
  • Water 21%
  • 97/02/00 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0 g
Compared to other types of dates, the date variety Medjool, Madjhool or Madjoo, raw, is characterized by its very fruity taste. Organic?
Cherry tomatoes weigh 18 grams on average; in comparison, a tomato weighs about 110 grams.
© CC-by-sa 2.0, Ernst Erb, Stiftung Gesundheit und Ernährung Schweiz
  • 18 kcal
  • Water 95%
  • 78/18/04 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0.08 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0.00 g
Fresh raw cherry tomatoes are smaller than classic tomatoes and very aromatic. Prefer organic quality.
Wooden spoon with grated nutmeg and a partly grated nutmeg next to it.
© Bought from andregric, fotolia
  • 525 kcal
  • Water 6%
  • 54/06/40 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0.35 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0 g
We take nutmeg (raw, organic?), ground or grated, together because the differences are small. Use nutmeg in small doses as it quickly becomes poisonous.
A young gardener is displaying a bundle of fresh red beets—Beta vulgaris.
© Bought from mimagephotos, fotolia
  • 43 kcal
  • Water 88%
  • 84/14/01 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0.06 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0.00 g
Beetroot can be used raw, cooked or boiled. They stand out with their red colour and are considered healthy, but they contain a lot of oxalic acid. Organic?
Mustard seeds, processed to paste, in lockable glass container such as preserving jar (Weck jar).
© Bought from bilderhexchen, fotolia
  • 60 kcal
  • Water 84%
  • 45/29/26 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0.36 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0.37 g
Mustard (Mostert, Mostrich) is a paste made from ground mustard seeds (organic?) that tastes mildly sweet to spicy, depending on the ingredient and process. Raw
Sun-dried tomatoes without salt in a white porcelain bowl - Solanum lycopersicum.
© Bought from bigacis, Shutterstock
  • 258 kcal
  • Water 15%
  • 77/19/04 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 1.1 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0.01 g
Dried tomatoes (organic?) contain about 15% instead of 95% water, which increases the monosodium glutamate to 5%. Usually no longer raw in the sense of raw food
Chili flakes (Capsicum annuum), a small pile on a white background.
© CC-by-sa 3.0, Andreas Kaiser (Anka), Neu-Ulm Pfuhl, Germany, Kochwiki
  • 324 kcal
  • Water 7%
  • 81/12/07 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 3.1 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0.02 g
Chili flakes with or without seeds are raw, depending on how they are produced. Similar to chili powder, they increase the spiciness of dishes. Available in org
Bay leaf—Laurus nobilis: Two bay leaves are on the left, and a wooden measuring scoop with crushed bay leaves is on the right.
© Bought from andriigorulko, fotolia
  • 313 kcal
  • Water 5%
  • 82/08/09 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 1.2 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 1.0 g
The shiny, aromatic leaves of the bay laurel can be used fresh/raw and dried - for a piquant, spicy aroma. Organic quality?
Vegetables, raw, untreated: spinach, raw (Spinacia oleracea)
© CC-by-sa 3.0, Rameshng, Wikimedia
  • 23 kcal
  • Water 91%
  • 53/42/06 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0.03 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0.14 g
Spinach (vegetable spinach) is rich in vitamins and minerals. Despite the high oxalic acid content, raw spinach is also healthy in reasonable amounts.
Raw, untreated shallots (Allium ascalonicum) on a pile.
© CC-0 1.0, Hans Braxmeier, Wikimedia
  • 72 kcal
  • Water 80%
  • 87/13/01 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0.04 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0.00 g
The aroma of shallots is best enjoyed raw. Their ingredients have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties and are said to reduce the risk of cancer. Organi
Bananas (Musa acuminata Colla): A peeled banana and banana chunks in the foreground, banana bunch.
© Bought from nata_vkusidey, fotolia
  • 89 kcal
  • Water 75%
  • 94/04/01 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0.05 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0.03 g
Raw bananas / dessert bananas provide a balanced mix of carbohydrates. They lack the fat that is important for the nerves and brain. Compensate! Organic quality
Glass container and wooden spoon with coconut oil — pieces of coconut in  the foreground.
© Bought from pilipphoto, fotolia
  • 892 kcal
  • Water 0%
  • 00/00/100 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 1.7 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0.02 g
Coconut oil (coconut oil, coconut fat) has too many saturated fatty acids at 82% and is solid up to about 25 °C. It is organic and, depending on the process, av
A bunch of fresh organic basil, on a wood background (Ocimum basilicum).
© Bought from Billion Photos, Shutterstock
  • 23 kcal
  • Water 92%
  • 41/49/10 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0.07 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0.32 g
Fresh basil (organic) is a popular spice in Mediterranean cuisine. The leaves are more aromatic raw (fresh) than cooked or dried.
Two types of potatoes—Solanum tuberosum: A seller is reaching for red potatoes. There are many varieties to choose from depending on the use.
© Bought from JackF, fotolia
  • 77 kcal
  • Water 79%
  • 89/10/00 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0.03 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0.01 g
The potato is a staple food with very starchy flesh. Only small amounts of it can be eaten raw because of the solanine in the skin. Organic quality?
Dried chia seeds in a hexagonal bowl with awooden spoon (Salvia hispanica)
© Bought from Alexander Ruiz, fotolia
  • 486 kcal
  • Water 6%
  • 47/19/34 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 5.8 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 18 g
Chia or chia seeds (raw, organic?) behave almost like flax seeds: high content of omega-3 fatty acids (ALA) and antioxidants. Can thin the blood.
Raw sweet potatoes, one of which cut open on old wooden surface. Ipomoea batatas.
© Bought from karepa, fotolia
  • 86 kcal
  • Water 77%
  • 93/07/00 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0.01 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0.00 g
Sweet potatoes (butterfly, white potatoes), unlike ordinary potatoes, are not nightshade plants.
Tied bundle of kale (Brassica oleracea) on a white background.
© CC-0 1.0, Evan-Amos, Wikipedia
  • 49 kcal
  • Water 84%
  • 63/31/07 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0.14 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0.18 g
Kale is one of the foods richest in vitamin K, but it offers much more! Depending on the recipe, it can be used raw, cooked or baked. Organic?
Fresh squeezed lime juice in a glass, with a bowl containing honey to the left and surrounded by limes.
© Bought from tumsubin, fotolia
  • 25 kcal
  • Water 91%
  • 95/05/01 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0.02 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0.01 g
Lime juice gives drinks and dishes a sour note. Available in organic quality, but usually not raw.