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Agar-agar powder piled on a light background.
© CC-by-sa 3.0, Unkky, Wikipedia
  • 306 kcal
  • Water 9%
  • 93/07/00 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0.00 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0.00 g
Agar-agar, usually made from red algae (seaweed), is a vegetable gelling agent and is also used in research/medicine. It is available organically, but never raw
Allspice ground with a few whole grains piled up - Pimenta dioica.
© Bought from sharshonm, Shutterstock
  • 263 kcal
  • Water 8%
  • 83/07/10 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 2.3 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0.07 g
The spice allspice or allspice is available ground or as dried berries. Make sure it is raw and organic.
Dried basil piled up on a light-coloured base.
© CC-0 1.0, Henna, Wikipedia
  • 233 kcal
  • Water 10%
  • 64/31/05 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0.20 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0.30 g
Dried basil (organic) is an important spice in Mediterranean cuisine and goes well with raw vegetables, salads, tomatoes, marinades, etc. Also available raw.
A pile of reddish brown saffron threads (Crocus sativus) on a light background.
© CC-by-sa 4.0, Hubertl, Wikipedia
  • 310 kcal
  • Water 12%
  • 79/14/07 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0.75 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 1.2 g
Saffron is a spice obtained from the stigmas of the crocus flower. The crocin gives it its golden yellow color and safranal gives it its aroma. Threads raw, org
Red wine vinegar in a glass bowl surrounded by grapes and basil.
© Bought from DPRM, Shutterstock
  • 19 kcal
  • Water 94%
  • 87/13/00 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0 g
Red wine vinegar is mostly used as a seasoning in the kitchen. It is available both raw and in organic quality.
Cocoa butter pieces in front of a sack with cocoa beans, cocoa powder and chocolate on the left.
© Bought from iprachenko, shutterstock
  • 884 kcal
  • Water 0%
  • 00/00/100 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 2.8 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0.10 g
Cocoa butter consists of 60% saturated fatty acids and is found in many chocolate products. It is organic, but rarely available in its raw form.
Herbs, spices, sugar, and salt: dried parsley (Petroselinum crispum)
© Public Domain, Miansari66, Wikimedia
  • 292 kcal
  • Water 6%
  • 61/32/07 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 1.2 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 1.9 g
With its spicy taste, dried parsley is often used as a kitchen spice or garnish. Still raw? Organic quality?
A carafe of peanut oil, peanuts in their shell to the right, and a spoonful of shelled peanuts in the foreground.
© Bought from hjschneider, fotolia
  • 884 kcal
  • Water 0%
  • 00/00/100 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 32 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0 g
Peanut oil has a spicy but mild taste. It goes well with many dishes, such as wok dishes or deep-frying. Raw? Organic?
Port wine - Vitis vinifera - Port barrels on the left, with a bottle and glass of port to the right.
© Bought from kishivan, fotolia
  • 154 kcal
  • Water 72%
  • 98/02/00 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0 g
Port wine is a sweet dessert wine with a protected designation: it differs from other wines in taste and production. Raw? Organic?
Branches with leaves of the Thai basil variety Horapa - Ocimum basilicum var. Thyrsiflora.
© CC-by-sa 3.0, McLeod, Wikimedia Commons
  • 23 kcal
  • 53/39/08 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0 g
Horapa (raw) is known as Thai basil. Its aniseed and licorice-like aroma distinguishes it from European basil. Organic?
Light bowl filled with Pimentón de la Vera (smoked paprika powder).
© CC-by 3.0, Badagnani, Wikipedia
  • 304 kcal
  • Water 11%
  • 66/18/16 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0 g
Pimentón de la Vera is smoked paprika powder that is produced exclusively in the "La Vera" region and is very spicy. Organic? Never raw (raw food).
Hemp seeds, peeled, raw - Cannabis sativa - in white porcelain bowl with wooden spoon.
© Bought from susa_schwarz, fotolia
  • 553 kcal
  • Water 5%
  • 10/35/55 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 27 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 8.7 g
Raw, shelled hemp seeds (hemp nuts) have a slightly nutty taste and contain all the essential amino acids. Organic quality?
Jasmine rice from Thailand (Siam), also known as fragrant rice, in wooden bowl, above the ears.
© Bought from somkak, fotolia
  • 365 kcal
  • Water 12%
  • 91/08/01 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0.15 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0.03 g
Fragrant rice includes the loose Indian basmati rice and the slightly sticky jasmine rice (perfume rice), also called Thai rice or Siam rice.
Beefsteak tomatoes, comparison between cherry tomatoes (left) and beefsteak tomatoes (right).
© CC-by-sa 3.0, Berrucomons, Wikimedia Commons
  • 20 kcal
  • Water 94%
  • 77/19/04 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0.09 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0.01 g
Flat, round, beefsteak tomatoes (raw) are one of the most commonly grown variety groups. They are less juicy than smaller tomatoes and have thick fruit walls. O
Lupine flour (Lupinus albus) in a wooden bowl. The sweet lupine L. angustifolius is also used.
© Bought from Heike Rau, fotolia
  • 341 kcal
  • Water 6%
  • 47/44/09 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 2.1 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0.47 g
Lupin flour (lupin protein, raw?, organic?) contains all important amino acids; is low in purines; is suitable for baking, as an egg substitute and for protein-
Common juniper; juniper berry—Juniperus communis in a bowl, a mortar on the right, and berry tea.
© Bought from Heike Rau, fotolia
  • 0 kcal
  • 00/00/00 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0 g
The common juniper grows widely, mainly in heathland landscapes. Raw juniper berries give dishes such as sauerkraut a special flavor. Organic?
Greek oregano (Origanum vulgare subsp. hirtum): photo from Greek oregano growing wild.
© CC-by 3.0, Forest & Kim Starr, Wikipedia
  • 72 kcal
  • Water 82%
  • 74/13/12 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0.19 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0.78 g
Greek oregano has a very intense, heat-resistant flavor when raw and is mostly used as a spice. Organic quality?
Rice milk, not enriched: drinking glass with rice milk, rice grains scattered on wood next to it.
© Bought from rekre89, fotolia
  • 50 kcal
  • Water 89%
  • 85/02/13 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0.26 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0.00 g
Rice milk (raw?) or rice drink consists of rice and water. This lactose-free grain milk can be prepared yourself or purchased in organic quality (organic).
Pomelo (not grapefruit) whole, half peeled and half fruit on dark table.
© Bought from insjoy, fotolia
  • 0 kcal
  • 00/00/00 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0 g
The pomelo (Bomali, Pomaly) is a cross between a pomelo and a grapefruit. The fruits can be eaten raw or processed further.
Chestnuts, raw: sweet chestnuts of the special kind of maron.
© Bought from Claudio Quacquarelli, fotolia
  • 196 kcal
  • Water 52%
  • 94/03/03 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0.44 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0.05 g
Chestnuts (Maroni, Marroni) are sweet chestnuts. The differences are size, peelability and intensity of flavor. Both are edible raw.