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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?
Dried sunflower seeds - Helianthus annuus - swelling from sack, right sunflower.
© Bought from Anna, fotolia
  • 584 kcal
  • Water 5%
  • 22/23/56 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 23 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0.06 g
Raw sunflower seeds contain a lot of unsaturated fatty acids and vitamin E. Unfortunately, they contain far too high a proportion of LA, i.e. Omega-6. Organic?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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 is a popular organic herb with moderate medicinal significance. The seeds can be used to grow aromatic sprouts for fresh raw food.
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.
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 health-promoting omega-3 fatty acids. Tip: Use fresh and store in the refrigerator. 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?
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 refines many Arabic dishes, such as hummus. Raw? Organic?
Coconut blossom sugar from the Cocos nucifera: wooden spoon full heaped, behind open coconut.
© Bought from Ideenkoch, fotolia
  • 388 kcal
  • Water 2%
  • 98/01/01 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0 g
Coconut blossom sugar is palm sugar that is primarily obtained from coconut palm blossoms. The vegan, but not raw sugar is used for sweetening. Organic?
Light, home-made almond puree in glass jar, with almonds next to it.
© Bought from Heike Rau, fotolia
  • 670 kcal
  • Water 3%
  • 15/21/64 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 13 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0.05 g
White almond butter consists of peeled, ground almonds, which can be raw if the process is gentle. Organic almond butter is available.
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.
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?
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.
Maple syrup drips from a creator in glass bowl, next to maple leaf in autumn color.
© Bought from lenkaprusova, fotolia
  • 260 kcal
  • Water 32%
  • 100/00/00 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0.02 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0 g
Maple syrup is a thickened juice obtained from maple trees. In North American cuisine, it is mainly used in desserts. Organic? Raw?
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  • 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?