Foods for Weight Loss

Avocado oil is obtained from the fruit of the avocado tree. Cold-pressed oil is usually raw, tastes aromatic to slightly fruity and is also available organicall

Truffle oil is used in the kitchen to give salads and dishes the truffle aroma. No pressing process is used in the production process. Raw? Organic?

Rum is an alcoholic drink made from sugar cane. Suitable for refining desserts, dried fruits and pastries. Available in organic quality.

Rose water consists of essential oils from certain types of roses dissolved in water through distillation. Raw and/or organic quality is possible.

Lecithins from soybeans are also available in powder form. They are used in cooking primarily as an emulsifier or for whipping mousse.

Palm oil or palm fat is rarely raw (organic?) and contains 49% saturated fatty acids. Not quite as unhealthy as coconut oil - with 82% or more.

(Partially) hydrogenated vegetable fat does not always consist of soy and cottonseed oil. Not available raw, but often in organic quality.

The raw fruits of the lychee tomatoes (litchi tomatoes) look similar to cherry tomatoes. Their taste is reminiscent of sour cherries. Organic?

Malt syrup, also called malt extract, is made from barley that has been briefly germinated and then dried again. Organic is possible, but not raw.

Corn syrup (high fructose corn syrup, HFCS, isoglucose etc.) or fructose-glucose syrup, glucose-fructose syrup, GFS is an unhealthy sweetener.

Herbal vinegar (herbal wine vinegar) is vinegar refined with herbs. The herbs determine the taste. Available raw and in organic quality.

Malt sugar is produced as a degradation product when grain germinates. The pure form, maltose, is found in many foods, but is no longer raw and rarely organic.

Shoyu contains soybeans, water, sea salt and wheat. The soy sauce has a mild taste but is never raw. Available organically.

Lemongrass, or West Indian or Guatemalan lemongrass, tastes slightly of lemon and has a scent reminiscent of roses. For Asian cuisine and tea.

Raw turmeric (Curcuma longa, curcuma, turmeric root) not only stimulates digestion, but also has other health-promoting properties. Organic?

Coconut milk, also called coconut milk, is often used as a milk substitute or in the preparation of Asian dishes. Preserved by UHT or pasteurization.

Soba noodles are traditionally made from buckwheat. Both inexpensive and high-quality soba can contain wheat flour. Organic quality? Raw?

Apple syrup (organic?) is made by boiling or thickening apple juice (raw?) for a long time. Apple syrup can be used to season and sweeten dishes.

The common juniper grows widely, mainly in heathland landscapes. Raw juniper berries give dishes such as sauerkraut a special flavor. Organic?

The pomelo (Bomali, Pomaly) is a cross between a pomelo and a grapefruit. The fruits can be eaten raw or processed further.