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Marjoram, fresh (Origanum majorana), freshly cut, on an old wooden table.
© Bought from Daniel Vincek, fotolia
  • 52 kcal
  • Water 85%
  • 75/16/08 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0.36 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0.27 g
Raw marjoram or sausage herb is popular because of its strong flavor. It goes well with pulses and Mediterranean dishes. Organic?
Unenriched farina (soft wheat semolina, Triticum aestivum L.), in a wooden scoop and bowl
© Bought from Maksim Shebeko, fotolia
  • 360 kcal
  • Water 13%
  • 87/12/01 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0.39 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0.04 g
Soft wheat semolina, raw, (organic?), is made from soft wheat. People suffering from celiac disease should not consume the semolina, which contains gluten.
Edamame, ready-made Japanese-style soybeans as an appetizer, still unpeeled.
© Bought from amstockphoto, fotolia
  • 109 kcal
  • Water 75%
  • 32/48/20 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 1.6 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0.33 g
Edamame (raw) are soybeans harvested unripe. The green beans contain omega-3 fatty acids and are a healthy snack when cooked briefly. Organic?
Panko (Japanese breadcrumbs), on the left next to the white bread on the right hand side.
© Bought from oilslo, fotolia
  • 358 kcal
  • Water 7%
  • 87/11/02 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0.73 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0.00 g
Panko (Japanese パン粉) is the Asian version of breadcrumbs. Produces a light coating with a light, airy consistency. Raw? Organic quality possible.
A bunch of Shimeji mushrooms (here: brown beech mushrooms) against a  gray background.
© Bought from anna_shepulova, fotolia
  • 36 kcal
  • Water 86%
  • 43/57/00 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0 g
Shimeji (beech mushroom), a wood mushroom, develops its nutty aroma best when cooked. Edible raw, has an umami taste. Organic?
Dulse (ragweed), dried in flakes in a glass bowl, with whole pieces of red alga around it.
© Bought from akvals, fotolia
  • 296 kcal
  • Water 15%
  • 59/40/01 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0.04 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0.01 g
Dulse or dried kelp (Palmaria palmata) is an iodine-rich red seaweed found in coastal regions of the northern hemisphere. Raw and organic quality?
Vegan sour cream in white bowl on wooden Table with raw surface.
© Bought from Evgeny, fotolia
  • 287 kcal
  • Water 65%
  • 06/07/87 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0.28 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0.00 g
Vegan sour cream or vegan sour cream (sour cream) is a high-fat plant cream fermented by lactic acid bacteria with many possible uses.
Immature but edible papaya with white, inedible seeds. Usually not available in temperate zones.
© Bought from panor156, Adobe
  • 35 kcal
  • 00/80/20 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0 g
The unripe, green papaya (tree papaya) with its inedible white seeds is popular as an organic vegetable and raw as a salad.
Homemade tomato pulp from Solanum lycopersicum in white ceramic bowl on wooden table.
© Bought from Andrey Starostin, fotolia
  • 20 kcal
  • Water 94%
  • 77/19/04 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0.09 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0.01 g
You can make unsalted, homemade tomato paste (tomato purée) from boiled fresh tomatoes and thus avoid using ready-made products. Organic?
Homemade Laksa curry paste with turmeric and ginger (separate recipe) in white bowl.
© CC-by-sa 2.0, Inke Weissenborn, Stiftung Gesundheit und Ernährung Schweiz
  • 122 kcal
  • Water 71%
  • 65/15/20 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0.98 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0.03 g
The Laksa curry paste with fresh turmeric and ginger can be prepared as a separate recipe and is also suitable for dishes that require red curry paste.
Herbs de Provence in a wooden ladle with parts of plants next to it.
© Bought from Misses Jones, Shutterstock
  • 337 kcal
  • Water 14%
  • 77/12/11 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 1.4 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0.87 g
Herbs of Provence (raw?) are a dried herb mixture consisting of savory, rosemary and thyme as well as other herbs. Organic?
Jerusalem artichoke - Helianthus tuberosus - freshly dug up in basket, flower top left.
© Bought from TwilightArtPictures, fotolia
  • 73 kcal
  • Water 78%
  • 90/10/00 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0.17 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0.04 g
Jerusalem artichokes have a sweet, nutty taste and can be eaten raw. They have a variety of health benefits and are suitable for diabetics. Organic?
Germinated lentils piled in a sieve with only a few mm long germs - Lens culinaris.
© CC-by-sa 2.0, Veganbaking.net, flickr.com
  • 106 kcal
  • Water 67%
  • 70/28/02 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0.18 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0.04 g
Sprouted lentils (Erve) have a slightly sweet and nutty taste. They can be used raw or cooked. Make sure they are organic.
Aniseed fruits (aniseed) piled up as a fresh spice - Pimpinella anisum
© CC-by-sa 3.0, David.Monniaux, Wikipedia
  • 337 kcal
  • Water 10%
  • 60/21/19 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 3.2 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0 g
Anise fruits (anise seeds) are used in the production of baked goods, stews or cabbage. The seeds can be bought in raw and organic quality.
Flowering artichoke, with bees, open bracts, next to them not yet blooming inflorescences.
© Public Domain, Ralphs_Fotos, pixabay
  • 47 kcal
  • Water 85%
  • 75/23/01 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0.05 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0.02 g
Artichokes are a flowering vegetable and can also be eaten raw. They stimulate the appetite, aid digestion and lower cholesterol. Organic?
Branch bearing ripe Asian pears (Pyrus pyrifolia). The pears are very juicy and have a sweet and sour flavor that is reminiscent of apple, pear, and melon.
© CC-by-sa 3.0, Sage Ross, Wikimedia
  • 42 kcal
  • Water 88%
  • 94/04/02 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0.05 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0.00 g
The Nashi pear has an ochre-colored skin with small brown speckles. The white, raw flesh is crunchy and tastes sweet and sour. Organic?
Cuttings of stacked raw Chinese cabbage (Brassica rapa ssp. pekinensis).
© CC-by 2.0, Alice Henneman, flickr.com
  • 16 kcal
  • Water 94%
  • 70/26/04 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0.02 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0.06 g
Chinese cabbage is a popular, low-calorie, easily digestible vegetable whether raw, fermented or cooked. It is readily available in organic quality.
Peeled and halved cassava - Manihot esculenta, on the right a transgenic variety.
© GFDL 1.2, Neil Palmer, Wikipedia
  • 160 kcal
  • Water 60%
  • 96/03/01 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0.03 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0.02 g
Cassava is not edible raw because of its glucosides, mainly linamarin. The root is used as a remedy to treat ulcers. Organic?
Grape-seed oil in a glass bottle with plastic grapes in a basket.
© Bought from Carmen 56, fotolia
  • 884 kcal
  • Water 0%
  • 00/00/100 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 70 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0.10 g
Grape seed oil is pressed from the seeds of grapes, but it contains far too much linoleic acid to be healthy.
Hazelnut Oil - Corylus spp. - in a glass carafe, surrounded by hazelnuts and the cone.
© Bought from Barbara Pheby, fotolia
  • 884 kcal
  • Water 0%
  • 00/00/100 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 10 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0 g
Hazelnut oil is a spicy vegetable oil with a nutty taste. Like other native nut oils, it can be used wonderfully to refine dressings.