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Raw romaine lettuce head - Lactuca sativa var. logifolia - on a light background.
© CC-by-sa 3.0, Rotatebot, Wikipedia
  • 17 kcal
  • Water 95%
  • 68/26/06 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0.05 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0.11 g
Romaine lettuce is crunchy and tastes spicy to slightly bitter when raw; steamed it is used like spinach, for example. Organic romaine lettuce has slightly less
Coconut milk is pulp mashed with water, here in bottle, next to coconut and pieces.
© Bought from Printemps, fotolia
  • 230 kcal
  • Water 68%
  • 17/07/75 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0.26 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0 g
Freshly made, raw coconut milk is used for desserts, Asian dishes and as a milk substitute. Organic?
Young woman in bathrobe drinking coconut water with straw directly from coconut.
© Bought from blackday, fotolia
  • 19 kcal
  • Water 95%
  • 80/16/04 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0.00 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0 g
Coconut water (coconut water, coconut juice) is a good thirst quencher, contains electrolytes and is advertised as an isotonic drink. Rarely raw or organic!
Pile of baby spinach leaves (Spinacia oleracea), spinach leaves picked  at a very early stage.
© Bought from Oliver, fotolia
  • 23 kcal
  • Water 91%
  • 53/42/06 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0.03 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0.14 g
Baby spinach is the name given to spinach that has been harvested extra early, with barely developed stems and fine leaf panicles. It is sweet when eaten raw.
Wholemeal spelled flour - Triticum aestivum L. subsp. spelta - pile on table plus ears and grains.
© Bought from J.Mühlbauer exclus., fotolia
  • 330 kcal
  • Water 14%
  • 82/16/02 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0.99 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0 g
Wholemeal spelt flour is used primarily for baking. Since spelt (organic?) contains more gliadin than wheat, spelt dough is more stretchy but less dimensionally
Black sesame seeds (Sesamum indicum) in a bowl, on a wooden spoon, and  sprinkled out under spoon.
© Bought from aedkafl, fotolia
  • 573 kcal
  • Water 5%
  • 26/20/55 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 21 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0.38 g
Raw black sesame is considered the original form of sesame. It is particularly rich in valuable nutrients and building materials. Organic quality?
Fresh pak choi (Brassica rapa ...) on white background with ruler for size comparison.
© CC-by-sa 3.0, Karl-Heinz Wellmann, Wikipedia
  • 13 kcal
  • Water 95%
  • 56/39/05 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0.04 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0.06 g
Pak choi has a mild mustard-like taste when raw and is suitable for salads. Bok choy (organic) can also be used cooked, similar to chard.
Kiwi, green, - Actinidia deliciosa - hanging on kiwi plant ripe for harvesting.
© Bought from darenlot, fotolia
  • 61 kcal
  • Water 83%
  • 90/07/03 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0.25 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0.04 g
The sweet and sour flesh of the green kiwi (organic) is particularly healthy and rich in vitamins when eaten raw. It is also suitable for jam, juice, syrup and
Peppermint on a tablecloth. Thanks to its typical menthol aroma, peppermint is a favorite in many dishes and is also used in toothpaste, chewing gum, and candy.
© CC-by-sa 2.0, Melanie Scherer, Stiftung Gesundheit und Ernährung Schweiz
  • 70 kcal
  • Water 79%
  • 76/19/05 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0.07 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0.44 g
Fresh peppermint (raw) as a tea or seasoning is much better than dried. The essential oils such as menthol have a positive effect - but not as strong. Organic?
Green asparagus (Asparagus officinalis) harvested and bundled ready for sale.
© Public Domain, RyanFreisling, Wikipedia
  • 20 kcal
  • Water 93%
  • 63/35/02 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0.04 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0.01 g
Asparagus is low in calories and has a spicy taste. Young stalks can also be eaten raw. Asparagusic acid is responsible for the smell of urine. Organic?
Fennel seeds piled high, on top of it a wooden spoon with fennel seeds - Foeniculum vulgare.
© Bought from pinkomelet, fotolia
  • 345 kcal
  • Water 9%
  • 63/19/18 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 1.7 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0 g
Fennel seeds are used as a spice for a variety of dishes. They can also be brewed raw to make an aromatic tea. Organic quality?
Raw white beans (Phaseolus vulgaris) in a clay bowl on wooden table.
© Bought from Milan, Adobe
  • 333 kcal
  • Water 11%
  • 71/28/01 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0.20 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0.17 g
The nutrient-rich raw, ripe seeds of the white bean can be used in many different ways, whether in soups, salads or as a vegetable side dish. Organic quality?
Blue bowl with freshly cooked white beans (Phaseolus vulgaris).
© CC-by 2.0, cookbookman17, flickr.com
  • 118 kcal
  • Water 69%
  • 71/28/02 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0.10 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0.08 g
Protein content and easy storage make beans (Alubia bean) a popular staple food. Cooking at > 70 °C destroys phasin. Organic quality?
Pomegranate on napkin, glass carafe with classic pomegranate syrup next to it.
© Bought from BillionPhotos.com, fotolia
  • 122 kcal
  • Water 68%
  • 92/05/03 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0.07 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0 g
The classic pomegranate syrup contains only the juice of pomegranates and sugar, without the addition of any flavor-altering ingredients. Organic?
Image shows a pile of dried and unsulphurized apricots.
© Bought from kodbanker, fotolia
  • 241 kcal
  • Water 31%
  • 94/05/01 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0.07 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0 g
Gently dried organic apricots are raw and have a high nutrient content. Unsulphured ones are a little browner, but free of preservatives.
Vanilla powder (ground vanilla) in a heap on a white surface and two vanilla pods.
© Bought from emuck, fotolia
  • 317 kcal
  • Water 10%
  • 92/04/04 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0.71 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0 g
Vanilla powder (ground vanilla) consists of dried and ground vanilla pods. It is available in organic quality, but not raw.
Hemp seed, unpeeled, raw - cannabis sativa - on wooden spoon and around it.
© Bought from Björn Wylezich, fotolia
  • 464 kcal
  • Water 7%
  • 35/28/36 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 21 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 5.4 g
Raw hemp seeds (hemp nuts) have a slightly nutty flavor and contain all the essential amino acids. Rich in unsaturated fatty acids. Organic?
Dried porcini mushrooms in a wooden bowl with fresh porcini mushrooms on top.
© Bought from Monika_1, Shutterstock
  • 269 kcal
  • Water 1%
  • 64/32/03 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0.34 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 1.4 g
The porcini mushroom is one of the most popular edible mushrooms. In dried form (raw?) the taste is much more intense. Organic?
Raw, untreated brown rice (Oryza sativa L.), on a cutting board, rice plants in the background
© Bought from Heike Rau, fotolia
  • 363 kcal
  • Water 12%
  • 88/08/03 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0.95 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0.04 g
Whole grain rice (organic) has a slightly nutty taste, keeps you full for a long time and contains valuable vitamins and minerals. Brown rice can be sprouted an
Mellow chickpeas in wooden bowl on kitchen board - Cicer arietinum.
© Bought from pilipphoto, fotolia
  • 138 kcal
  • Water 60%
  • 72/24/04 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0.68 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0.03 g
Chickpeas are used cooked in stews, soups and purees. They have a mild, slightly nutty flavour and are not suitable raw. Organic?