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Spring onions (winter onions), only stems and leaves of younger onions Allium fistulosum.
© CC-by 2.0, adactio, Wikimedia Commons
  • 27 kcal
  • Water 92%
  • 80/14/07 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0.04 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0.02 g
The stems and leaves of spring onions and winter onions are edible. They are particularly good raw in salads and soups. Organic quality?
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.
Macadamia nut, raw: cracked macadamia in shell, next to uncooked and macadamia oil.
© Bought from Luis Echeverri Urrea, fotolia
  • 718 kcal
  • Water 1%
  • 14/08/78 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 1.3 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0.21 g
The macadamia nut is popular worldwide. It has a delicate, almond-like taste, but is poisonous for dogs and cats. 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
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?
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?
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.
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?
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?
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?
Turmeric (Curcuma longa L.): tumeric root (left), coursely ground powder (right).
© CC-by-sa 3.0, Simon A. Eugster, Wikipedia
  • 48 kcal
  • Water 86%
  • 85/12/02 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0.05 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0.01 g
Raw turmeric (Curcuma longa, curcuma, turmeric root) not only stimulates digestion, but also has other health-promoting properties. Organic?
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?
Raw, untreated chives (Allium schoenoprasum) on a white plate.
© , tamayoproduce.com
  • 30 kcal
  • Water 91%
  • 52/39/09 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0.25 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0.02 g
Chives are mainly used as a kitchen spice, raw or in warm dishes. They are rich in calcium and iron. Organic quality?
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?
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?
Young woman smells fresh broccoli with stalk. Brassica oleracea var. Italica.
© Bought from anetlanda, fotolia
  • 34 kcal
  • Water 89%
  • 68/29/04 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0.02 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0.02 g
Broccoli (brocoli, broccoli, brokoli, asparagus cabbage, sprout cabbage) has a spicy, delicate taste. The flower (head), stalk and leaves are also edible raw.
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?
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.
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?
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.