Archives: Glossary Terms

Finger Lime

Finger lime

Finger limes are also known as the caviar of citrus fruits .The tree…

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Spicchi di aglio e aglio intero

Garlic

The garlic boasts different properties and beneficial effects thanks to selenium. It…

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Zenzero

Ginger

One of the most renowned superfoods on the planet, a root (also…

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Ginseng - Foto di whaltns17

Ginseng

Ginseng has beendiscovered more than 5000 years ago in the mountains of…

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Bacche di Goje -Foto di Susana Martins

Goji Berries

The Goji Berries, also known as Goji Berry, are also known as…

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Pompelmo

Grapefruit

Grapefruit is an incredibly healthy food. Rich in nutrients and low in…

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Uva -Foto NickyPe

Grapes

L'Grape' is a member of the Vitaceae family which has eleven genera.…

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Soursop - Foto di Alida Ferreira

Graviola (Soursop)

Soursop (also known as soursop, guanabana, sirsak, paw-paw) is a fruit known…

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Mela verde

Green apple

A popular common apple variety that is one of the least sweet…

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Fagiolini

Green beans

The plant of green beans is native to the Americas and has…

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Te verde

Green tea

In the Far East, green tea has been used in traditional Chinese…

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Guava - Foto di ashish choudhary

Guava

Guava is a member of the Myrtaceae family, commonly known as the…

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Nocciole

Hazelnuts

Hazelnuts: a very rich source of vitamin A, also containing vitamin E,…

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Semi di canapa

Hemp seeds

Small hulled seeds from the hemp plant with a very delicate, nutty…

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Miele - Foto di Gasfull

Honey

Liquid gold. Ambrosia. Manna. Nectar of the gods. Honey is seen as…

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Rafano

Horseradish

Horseradish (moringa oleifera) has been used for millennia during the Jewish Passover…

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Jabuticaba - Foto di Marcelo de Morais Teixeira GKDantas

Jabuticaba

Jaboticaba is a thick berry with a violet-colored skin that grows in…

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Jackfruit - Foto di naturepost

Jackfruit

Jackfruit (also known as giaco or kathal) is a nutrient-dense food to…

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Topinambur

Jerusalem artichoke

The Jerusalem artichoke plant (Helianthus tuberosus) is very sturdy and relatively easy…

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Jicama - Foto di Laury Raiken

Jicama

Jicama is native to Mexico and Central America and was used by…

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Cavolo riccio

Kale

Kale is rich in nutrients and low in calories, making it one…

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Kefir

Kefir

Kefir grains are cultivated to become an active colony of bacteria and…

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kimchi

Kimchi

A popular staple food in Korean cuisine, kimchi has existed for centuries.…

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Kiwi - Foto di Steve Buissinne

Kiwi

Kiwi, also known as Chinese gooseberry, is a vine-grown fruit with over…

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kombucha

Kombucha

Kombucha is produced by fermenting black or green tea leaves. The fermentation…

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Limoni - Foto di Hans Braxmeier

Lemons

The lemon tree is known for its variety. The fruit can be…

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Lemons

The lemon tree is known for its variety. The fruit can be…

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Lenticchie - Foto di Sandra Vélez

Lentils

Lentils belong to the botanical family of Fabaceae which also includes soybeans,…

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Semi di Lino

Linseed Oil

The Flaxseed Oil has the highest content of omega-3. In fact, 2…

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Lucuma

Lucuma

Lucuma is a fruit, although you won't often find it in this…

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Lupini

Lupins

Lupins are a gluten-free plant protein, rich in prebiotics and low in…

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Maca

Maca

The maca root, cultivated in the mountains of Peru, is an excellent…

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Mango

Mango

The mango is a tropical fruit that belongs to the cashew family.…

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Miele di Manuka

Manuka Honey

Honey is not just a delicious sweetener; it has long been used…

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Matcha

Matcha

Most Matcha has fewer antioxidants and benefits, and Starbucks matcha powder contains…

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Miglio

Millet

Millet is a prehistoric cereal native to Western Asia. Around 3000 BC,…

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Menta

Mint

The mint has one of the highest antioxidant capacities of any food,…

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Miso

Miso

Miso is a fermented paste made from cultivated rice (called koji ), beans, and…

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More - Foto di Ajale

More

Blackberries are a member of the Rosaceae. The blackberry plant is native…

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