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Pomegranate (Grenadine, Punica granatum) broken up next to it and seeds in front of red background.
© Bought from Lev, fotolia
  • 83 kcal
  • Water 78%
  • 87/08/05 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0.08 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0 g
Pomegranate or grenadine is very healthy when eaten raw; over 250 studies show positive effects on cardiovascular diseases, cancer and arthritis. Organic?
Cumin seeds (Cuminum cyminum) scattered on a light surface.
© CC-by-sa 3.0, Sanjay Acharya, Wikipedia
  • 375 kcal
  • Water 8%
  • 52/21/26 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 3.1 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0.18 g
The seeds of cumin (raw) have a slightly spicy aroma that goes particularly well with Arabic, oriental and Asian dishes. Organic quality?
A spoon of coarse brown sugar held over a jar of brown sugar.
© Bought from nito, fotolia
  • 380 kcal
  • Water 1%
  • 100/00/00 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0 g
Brown sugar (raw sugar, whole cane sugar, whole sugar) tastes slightly like caramel and is therefore a popular ingredient for cakes, cookies and desserts. Organ
Sesame seeds, black, hulled in the foreground. Unhulled black (more nutrients) or light brown
© Bought from Андрій Пограничний, fotolia
  • 573 kcal
  • Water 5%
  • 26/20/55 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 21 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0.38 g
Raw sesame seeds are much more nutritious when unpeeled. Sesame seeds contain 50% fat (lots of omega-6, little omega-3) and 18% protein. Organic?
Immature, ripe, peeled and cut hazelnuts (Corylus spp.).
© Bought from Valentina R., fotolia
  • 628 kcal
  • Water 5%
  • 18/16/66 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 7.1 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0.09 g
Hazelnuts are a healthy snack when raw. Usually no distinction is made between the common hazel (Corylus avellana) and the Lambert hazel (C. maxima). Organic?
Balsamic vinegar (Aceto balsamico) in a square bottle surrounded by blue grapes.
© Bought from remoarcaro, fotolia
  • 88 kcal
  • Water 76%
  • 97/03/00 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0 g
Balsamic vinegar (Aceto balsamico, raw?, organic?) usually comes from the Italian province of Modena. It is dark brown in color and has a sweet and sour taste.
Herbs: spices, dried oregano (Origanum vulgare)
© CC-0 1.0, Henna, Wikipedia
  • 265 kcal
  • Water 10%
  • 84/11/05 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0.75 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0.62 g
Dried oregano spice has a very intense flavour and is also available raw in raw food quality when gently dried. Organic?
A bunch of dill herb, fresh - anethum graveolens - on thick kitchen board.
© Bought from istetiana, fotolia
  • 43 kcal
  • Water 86%
  • 61/30/10 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0.08 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0.01 g
Dill as a herb is a popular organic spice with moderate medicinal significance. The seeds can be used to grow aromatic sprouts for fresh raw food.
Farmer in the Antalaha region of Madagascar with vanilla pods in his hands, Vanilla planifolia.
© Bought from Pierre-Yves Babelon, fotolia
  • 318 kcal
  • Water 9%
  • 92/04/04 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0.71 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0 g
Natural vanilla pods, fermented, flavor dishes. Bourbon vanilla as a powder/extract are real alternatives, especially in Europe. Organic?
Tahin (sesame butter) in dark brown shell, next to seeds and two garlic cloves.
© Bought from maríamarmar, fotolia
  • 592 kcal
  • Water 3%
  • 23/19/58 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 21 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0.40 g
Tahini (sesame butter) paste made from ground sesame seeds has a nutty taste and enhances many Arabic dishes, such as hummus. Raw? Organic?
Crushed flaxseed (Linum usitatissimum) (left) and cold-pressed flaxseed oil (right).
© Bought from hjschneider, fotolia
  • 884 kcal
  • Water 0%
  • 00/00/100 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 14 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 53 g
Cold-pressed linseed oil (linseed oil, flax oil) is rich in healthy omega-3 fatty acids. Tip: Use fresh and store in the refrigerator. Raw? Organic?
Eggplants in the greenhouse hanging on plants - Solanum melongena.
© Bought from hansenn, fotolia
  • 25 kcal
  • Water 92%
  • 84/14/03 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0.06 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0.01 g
Buy raw eggplants while they are still firm, otherwise they have been stored for too long or are overripe. The base of the stalk can have sharp thorns. Organic?
Baking powder (leavening agent): left in glass bowl, right in measuring spoon (white).
© Bought from Swapan, fotolia
  • 175 kcal
  • Water 33%
  • 88/12/00 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0 g
Baking powder is used as a leavening agent. It releases gaseous carbon dioxide, which gives the dough a large volume. Organic quality, vegan is possible.
Left: Green cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum), right: Black cardomome (Amomum subulatum).
© CC-by-sa 3.0, Autopilot, Wikimedia
  • 311 kcal
  • Water 8%
  • 80/13/08 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0.31 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0.12 g
Cardamom (Cardamom, Kardamon, Kardamum) is a particularly aromatic spice and can be used in many dishes. See also medicinal properties.
Several bundles of lemongrass - Cymbopogon citratus- on a market.
© CC-by-sa 3.0, Henna, Wikipedia
  • 99 kcal
  • Water 71%
  • 92/07/02 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0.14 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0.03 g
Lemongrass, or West Indian or Guatemalan lemongrass, tastes slightly of lemon and has a scent reminiscent of roses. For Asian cuisine and tea.
Vegetables and processed vegetables: tomato paste, unsalted
© CC-by 3.0, SKopp, Wikipedia
  • 82 kcal
  • Water 74%
  • 80/18/02 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0.15 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0.01 g
Unsalted tomato paste is a paste made from ripe tomatoes. It is used to refine sauces or soups, among other things. It is not raw. Organic?
Reduced-sodium vegetable broth in a white bowl surrounded by vegetables.
© Bought from M studio, fotolia
  • 5.0 kcal
  • Water 98%
  • 100/00/00 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0 g
Low salt vegetable broth means that the sodium content is 234 mg instead of the usual 400 mg. The broth is 98% water. Organic?
Various types of raisins in brown ceramic bowl, part of the raisins lying in front of it.
© Bought from Igor Normann, fotolia
  • 299 kcal
  • Water 15%
  • 96/04/01 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0.03 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0.01 g
Raisins are dried grapes. They are very high in sugar and potassium. Organic? Raw?
Two fennel tubers, one cut open - Foeniculum vulgare.
© Bought from TwilightArtPictures, fotolia
  • 31 kcal
  • Water 90%
  • 84/14/02 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0.17 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0 g
The sweet, slightly aniseed-tasting fennel bulb is used raw in salads or cooked in vegetable dishes and with fish.
Miso paste in a bowl with flowers and soybeans, the raw material, on the top right.
© Bought from Successo images, Fotalia
  • 198 kcal
  • Water 43%
  • 57/29/14 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 2.5 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0.40 g
Miso (soybean paste) tastes like fermented beans and can range from spicy to sweet. Miso is a natural flavor enhancer.