These diminutive cream-colored nuts are found inside of certain pine cones, which must be heated in order to make removal possible. A key ingredient in Pesto Sauce, Pine nuts are

A refined form of the grain barley; the outer husk and bran have been removed and the remaining starch has been steamed and polished. As a result of such processing

A type of pasta resembling rice orzo is the Italian word for barley. It is delicious in soups and salads or as a side dish.

A concentrated flavoring made from water and oil of orange dissolved in alcohol. Orange extract is used predominantly to add orange flavor to baked goods without altering the texture.

Hailing from Ethiopia this khaki green vegetable was brought to the United States by slaves. The slightly fuzzy exterior of the pods conceal a mucilaginous core embedded with white seeds

Used in beerbrewing and as a nutritional supplement. Although it is subjected to substantial processing (pasteurization addition of artificial flavors) nutritional yeast is a rich source of protein and B

This dried sea vegetable from Japan is best known as a wrapper for Sushi. Rich in minerals protein and vitamins A B C and D. It is healing for the

Made from a small green legume native to India. In its sprouted form the mung bean has a vastly superior nutritional profile: The vitamin A and B content is increased

A fermented paste made from soybeans salt koji ( a grain catalyst in the fermentation process) and rice (sometimes other grains are used). A traditional Japanese food miso is currently

A sweet cooking wine made by fermenting sweet brown rice it contains 13 to 14 percent alcohol and is used extensively in Japanese cuisine. Beware of Mirin sold in Asian