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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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Pineapple in large plantation in the growing area - Ananas comosus.
© Bought from xiaoliangge, fotolia
  • 50 kcal
  • Water 86%
  • 95/04/01 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0.02 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0.02 g
Ripe pineapples taste sour-sweet and juicy when eaten raw. They are perfect as a dessert (organic?) or as an ingredient in cakes or heartier dishes.
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?
Flakes, coarse and finely ground, vegan (can be heated): whole wheat flour
© CC-by 3.0, Margaret Hoogstrate, Wikipedia
  • 340 kcal
  • Water 11%
  • 82/15/03 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 1.1 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0.07 g
Baked goods made from whole wheat flour taste more intense than white flour products, but the dough does not rise as much due to the higher bran content. Organi
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?
Citrus sautee and grated lemon with lemon rasps in square ceramic bowl.
© Bought from DramaSan, fotolia
  • 47 kcal
  • Water 82%
  • 90/08/02 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0.06 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0.03 g
Lemon peels have a delicious aroma when raw. Here are a few lemon peel recipes. Only use the peel of untreated citrus fruits (organic)!
Dried Brazil nuts in a dish. Brazil nuts are the seeds of the fruit of the Brazil nut tree.
© CC-by-sa 2.0, Melanie Scherer, Stiftung Gesundheit und Ernährung Schweiz
  • 659 kcal
  • Water 3%
  • 13/15/72 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 24 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0.02 g
Brazil nuts are often not raw, but heat-treated. The Brazil nut goes well with salads or as an ingredient in baked goods. Be careful, high selenium content! Org
Yellow sweet pepper (bell pepper), hanging on the plant ready for harvest - Capsicum annuum.
© Bought from IamTK, shutterstock
  • 27 kcal
  • Water 92%
  • 84/13/03 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0 g
In contrast to chili peppers, sweet peppers (raw) are less spicy. Yellow and red peppers are riper, milder and sweeter than green ones. Organic?
Two Hokkaido pumpkins, two pieces, seeds and pieces - Cucurbita maxima.
© Bought from beats_, fotolia
  • 34 kcal
  • Water 90%
  • 89/10/01 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0.02 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0.04 g
The orange-red Hokkaido pumpkin has a nutty aroma and is rich in fiber and vitamins. A Hokkaido pumpkin can be eaten with the skin on.
Pasta and baked goods, vegetarian: flour
© CC-by-sa 3.0, Mudd1, Wikipedia
  • 361 kcal
  • Water 13%
  • 84/14/02 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0.68 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0.04 g
Wheat flour (raw?, organic?) is mainly used for baking bread and other baked goods due to its good baking properties.
Balsamic vinegar in white double bowl: dark and light (Condimento bianco).
© Bought from Shawn Hempel, Adobe
  • 110 kcal
  • 97/01/02 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0 g
White balsamic vinegar (Condimento bianco) consists of white wine vinegar and grape must. Thickening at a low temperature preserves the light color. Raw food?,
Tomatoes, preserved: fresh tomatoes on the left, canned chopped tomatoes on the right.
© Bought from Moving Moment, fotolia
  • 32 kcal
  • Water 89%
  • 79/18/03 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0.11 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0.00 g
Chopped tomatoes from a can are generally preserved by heating, not raw. The consistency depends on the product. Organic quality?
Virgin sesame oil in a glass bowl with white sesame seeds around it
© Bought from Elena Schweitzer, Adobe
  • 884 kcal
  • Water 0%
  • 00/00/100 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 41 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0.30 g
Cold-pressed sesame oil is obtained from raw white and black sesame seeds (organic?).
Dried, real thyme (Thymus vulgaris) piled on a light surface.
© CC-by-sa 3.0, Daniel78, Wikimedia
  • 276 kcal
  • Water 8%
  • 79/11/09 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0.50 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0.69 g
True thyme is a healthy spice because of its essential thyme oil. For reasons of durability, the dried variety is more popular than the raw one. Organic?
Raw, freshly harvested parsnips (Pastinaca sativa).
© CC-by-sa 3.0, Jonathunder, Wikimedia
  • 75 kcal
  • Water 80%
  • 92/06/02 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0.04 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0.00 g
The parsnip has a sweet, spicy, and sometimes bitter taste. It not only stimulates the appetite, but also has a diuretic effect.