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APPENDIX 1
INDEX OF COMMON NAMES OF FOODS (contd.)

TABLE NO.ITEM NO.COMMON NAME AND DESCRIPTIONSCIENTIFIC NAME
  Immature seed 
1382Boiled 
1383Raw 
  Mature seed 
1195Raw 
266  
1196Yellow, imported from USA, raw 
335  
  Pea, wildLathyrus digitatus FIORI (Orobus sessilifolius SIBTH. & SM.)
1384Immature seed, raw 
  PeachPrunus persica (L.) BATSCH
  Fruit 
1512Dried 
1513Raw 
1802Oil, kernel 
393  
1237Seed 
  Peanut - see Groundnut 
  PearPyrus communis L.
1514Fruit, raw 
128Pearl millet bread 
213  
34  
  Pebbly fishAlestes dentex L.
1681Pickled 
1682Raw 
  PecanCarya illinoensis (WANGENH.) K. KOCH (C. oliviformis (MICHX.) NUTT.)
1238Nut 
  Pennyroyal; European p.Mentha pulegium L.
1830Leaves, dried 
  PepperCapsicum spp.
1385Fruit, pickled 
  Pepper, blackPiper nigrum L.
1831Fruit, dried 
  Pepper, chili; tabasco p.Capsicum frutescens L.
  Fruit 
1386Boiled 
1387Fried 
1388Raw 
  Pepper, red; cayenne p.Capsicum frutescens L.
1832Fruit, dried 
  Pepper, sweet; bell p.; green p.Capsicum annuum L.
1389Fruit, raw 
  Peppergrass - see Cress 
  Pepperweed - see Cress 
  Pepperwort - see Cress 
  Persimmon, Japanese; kaki p.Diospyros kaki L.f. (D. chinensis BL.)
1515Fruit, raw 
1567Petha (sweet) 
1568Phul tiki (sweet) 
  Pie cherry - see Cherry, sour 
1644Pigeon egg, whole, raw 
1627Pigeon, whole, raw 
  Pigeonpea; angola pea; arhar; cajan; congo pea; red gram; yellow dhalCajanus cajan (L.) HUTH (C. indicus SPRENG.)
1197Dhal 
  Mature seed 
1198Boiled 
1199Raw 
  Pignolia - see pine 
  Pigweed - see Goosefoot 
  PimientoCapsicum annuum L.
1803Oil, seed 
394  
1239Seed 
  Pine; Italian stone pine; pignoliaPinus pinea L.
1240Seed 
272  
  Pine, NepalPinus gerardiana WALL.
1241Seed 
1242Seed, roasted 
  PineappleAnanas comosus (L.) MERR.
1516Fruit, raw 
1517Juice, raw 
  Pink water lily - see Lotus 
1569Pinni (sweet) 
  Pistache - see Pistachio 
  Pistachio; pistache; pistaciaPistacia vera L.
1243Immature nut 
1244Nut 
273  
1804Oil, kernel 
395  
  Pistachio, PalestinianPistacia spp.
1245Nut 
  Pistacia - see Pistachio 
  Plum, common; European p.Prunus domestica L.
1518Fruit, raw 
  Plum, JapanesePrunus salicina LINDL. (P. triflora ROXB.)
1519Fruit, raw 
  Plum, prune typePrunus spp.
1520Fruit, raw 
  Plum, wild; American p.Prunus americana MARSH.
1521Fruit, raw 
  Pomarosa - see Roseapple 
  PomegranatePunica granatum L.
1522Fruit, raw 
1523Juice, raw 
  Pomelo - see Pummelo 
1846Poori, prepared with ghee 
  Popcorn - see Maize, popped 
  Poppy, opium p.Papaver somniferum L.
1833Seed 
  Poppy, SyrianPapaver syriacum BOISS. & BL.
1390Leaves, raw 
  Potato; white p.; Irish p.Solanum tuberosum L.
1391Leaves, raw 
  Tuber 
1128Baked 
1129Boiled 
1130Fried 
1131Raw 
  Prickly pear, Indian fig; Barbary figOpuntia ficus-indica (L.) MILL.
1524Fruit, raw 
  PsylliumPlantago psyllium L.
1392Husk, raw 
  Pummelo; pomelo; shaddockCitrus grandis (L.) OSBECK (C. decumana MURR.) (C. maxima MERRILL)
1525Fruit, raw 
1526Juice, raw 
  PumpkinCucurbita spp.
  Fruit 
1393Boiled 
1394Raw 
1246Seed 
1570Pura (sweet) 
131Puri bread 
  PurslanePortulaca oleracea L.
1395Leaves and stems, raw 
1645Quail egg, whole, raw 
299  
1628Quail meat, raw 
  QuinceCydonia oblonga MILL. (C. vulgaris L.) (Pyrus cydonia L.)
1527Fruit, raw 
    
1629Rabbit meat, raw 
  RadishRaphanus sativus L.
1396Leaves, raw 
  Root 
1397Boiled 
1398Fried 
1399Peeled, raw 
1400Raw 
1247Seed 
  Radish, blackRaphanus sativus L.
1401Root, raw 
  Radish, oriental; Chinese r.; daikon;Raphanus sativus var. longipinnatus BAILEY
  Japanese r. 
  Root 
1402Boiled 
1403Fried 
  RaisinVitis spp.
1528Fruit, preserved 
  RapeBrassica napus L.
1805Oil, seed (erucic acid to 45%) 
1248Protein concentrate 
1249Seed 
396  
1727Ras cheese 
1763Ras malai 
1764Rasgulla 
  RaspberryRubus spp.
1529Fruit, raw 
  Red dhal - see Lentil 
  Red gram - see Pigeonpea 
  Red tart cherry - see Cherry, sour 
  Requiem sharkCarcharhinus melanopterus QUOY & GAIMARD
1683Liver, raw 
1780Oil, liver 
372  
  Requiem sharkCarcharhinus menissorah MULLER & HENLE
1684Liver, raw 
1781Oil, liver 
373  
  RhubarbRheum rhabarbarum L.
1404Leafstalks, raw 
  Rhubarb, currant-fruitedRheum ribes L.
1405Leafstalka, raw 
  RiceOryza sativa L.
170Brown, raw 
171Flour 
228  
313  
  Milling by-products 
172Bran 
173Brokens 
174Dusty chaff 
175Fannings 
176Germ 
177Glutelin 
178Polish 
179Tail ends 
1806Oil, rice bran 
397  
  Parboiled 
180Boiled 
181Fried 
182Raw 
183Soaked in water 
  Polished 
184Boiled 
185Enriched, imported from USA, raw 
229  
314  
186Fried 
187Raw 
188Raw, imported from USA 
230  
315  
189Soaked in water 
190Steamed 
  Ready to eat breakfast cereal 
168Rice crispies 
226  
132Rice bread 
214  
35  
  Rocket salad; aragulo; garden rocket;Eruca sativa MILL.
  roquette Leaves, raw(E. vesicaria (L.) CAV. subsp. sativa (MILL.) THELL.)
1406  
1250Seed 
  Roman fennel - see Florence fennel 
  Roquette - see Rocket salad 
  Rose, damaskRosa damascena MILL.
1407Calyx, dried 
1408Leaves, dried 
  Roseapple; jaman; jambos; jamrosade; pomarosaSyzygium jambos (L.) ALST. (Eugenia jambos L.)
1530Fruit, raw 
  Roselle - see Sorrel, red 
  Rosemallow - see Sorrel, red 
  Rosy jewfish - see Spotted croaker 
  RyeSecale cereale L.
191Whole grain or meal 
  SafflowerCarthamus tinctorius L.
1251Seed 
  Sago palmMetroxylon sagu ROTTB.
1132Starch 
  Salad leek - see Kurrat 
133Sangak bread 
  Sapodilla; chicle; naseberry; nispero; sapotaManilkara zapota (L.) VAN ROYEN (Achras sapota L.) (Achras zapota L.)
1531Fruit, raw 
  Sapota - see Sapodilla 
  SardineSardinella spp.
1782Oil 
374  
  Satsumas - see Orange, mandarin 
  Sausage 
1630Armenian 
1631Egyptian 
1632Lebanese 
  Scarlet runner beanPhaseolus coccineus L. (P. multiflorus WILLD.)
1200Mature seed, raw 
267  
  Sea baseDicentrarchus labrax L.
1685Raw 
  Sea catfishArius thalassinus RUPPEL
1686Raw 
2111  
353  
  Sea urchinStrongylocentrotus spp.
1687Raw 
2112  
  SeabreamArgyrops spinifer FORSSKAL
1688Raw 
  Sesame; benniseed; gingelly; simsimSesamum indicum L. (S. orientale L.)
1807Oil, seed 
398  
1252Seed 
1253Tehineh (sesame butter) 
274  
  Seville orange - see Orange, sour 
1571Sewian (sweet) 
  Sewian saltish 
1847Prepared with ghee 
1848Prepared with oil 
  Shaddock - see Pummelo 
1572Shakar paray (sweet) 
134Shamsy bread, white 
  Shamy bread 
135Brown 
136White 
137White, toasted 
1728Shanklish cheese 
2120  
  SharkNebrius concolor RUPPELL
1783Oil, liver 
375  
  SharkScoliodon palasorrah CUVIER
1689Liver, raw 
1784Oil, liver 
  Shepherd's needleScandix iberica M. B.
1409Leaves and stems, raw 
  Shield head catfishSynodontis schall (BLOCH) SCHNEIDER
1690Raw 
2113  
138Shirmal sweet bread 
  ShrimpCrangonidae, Palaemonidae, and Penaeidae
1691Raw 
  ShrimpPenaeus spp., Metapenaeus spp., and Parapenaeopsis spp.
1692Raw 
  Sieva bean - see Lima bean 
  Simsim - see Sesame 
  SisymbriumSisymbrium irio L.
1410Leaves, raw 
  Skipjack - see Skipjack tuna 
  Skipjack tuna; aku; skipjackKatsuwonus pelamis L.
1693Canned in oil, imported from Japan 
1694Raw 
139Sliced type bread 
215  
  Smooth loofah - see Gourd, rag, smooth 
  Snake cucumber - see Snake melon 
  Snake melon; Armenian cucumber; snake c.Cucumis melo var. flexuosus (L.) NAUD.
1411Fruit, raw 
  Snap bean; green b.; string b.; wax b.Phaseolus vulgaris L.
1412Green, raw 
1413Yellow, raw 
  Soapberry - see Dessert date 
  SoleSoleidae and Cynoglossidae
1695Raw 
  Sorghum; jawarSorghum vulgare PERS. (S. bicolor (L.) MOENCH) (Andropogon sorghum (L.) BROT.)
192Milled 
193Sprouted 
194Sprouted, malted 
195Whole grain 
231  
140Sorghum bread 
216  
36  
  Sorghum, durra; yellow milo; Jerusalem cornSorghum durra (FORSK.) STAPF (S. bicolor (L.) MOENCH)
196Milled 
197Whole grain 
231  
316  
  Sorrel - see Dock 
  Sorrel, red; Indian s.; Jamaica s.; roselle;Hibiscus sabdariffa L.
  rosemallow; sour-sour Oil, seed 
1808  
399  
1254Seed 
  Sour-sour - see Sorrel, red 
  Southern pea - see Cowpea, common 
  Sow thistle - see Hare's lettuce 
  Sowberry; European barberryBerberis vulgaris L.
  Fruit 
1532With seeds, dried 
1533Without seeds, dried 
1534Juice 
  Soybean; white gramGlycine max (L.) MERR. (G. hispida (MOENCH) MAXIM.) (G.soja SIEB. & ZUCC.)
1201Flour, defatted 
268  
1414Immature seed, raw 
288  
  Mature seed 
1203Imported from USA, raw 
336  
1202Raw 
1809Oil, seed 
3100  
1204Protein concentrate 
269  
  Speigler's grey mulletValamugil speigleri BLECKER
1696Raw 
354  
  Spiked millet - see Millet, pearl 
  SpinachSpinacia oleracea L.
  Leaves and stems 
1415Boiled 
1416Raw 
  Spiny pigweed - see Amaranth 
1633Spleen, lamb and mutton, raw 
297  
  Sponge gourd - see Gourd, rag, smooth 
  Spotted croaker; rosy jewfishProtonibea diacanthus LACEPEDE
1697Raw 
355  
  Spotted jewfishOtolithes maculatus CUVIER
1698Raw 
2114  
  Sprouting broccoli - see Broccoli 
  Squash, summerCucurbita pepo L.
  Fruit 
1417Boiled 
1418Raw 
  Squash, winterCucurbita maxima DUCH.
1419Fruit, raw 
  St. John's bread - see Carob 
1729Stambouli cheese 
  Stock melon - see Watermelon 
  Stock's billErodium moschatum (L.) L'HER. ex AIT.
1420Leaves, raw 
  Straight bean - see Broadbean 
  StrawberryFragaria spp.
1535Fruit, raw 
  Strawberry tomato - see Winter cherry 
  String bean - see Snap bean, green or yellow 
  Striped mulletMullus barbatus L.
1699Raw 
  Succory - see Chicory 
  Sugar apple; sweetsopAnnona squamosa L.
1536Fruit, raw 
1810Oil, seed 
3101  
1255Seed 
  Sugar beetBeta vulgaris var. rapa L.
1421Root, raw 
  Sugar caneSaccharum officinarum L.
1422Juice 
1546Sugar, refined 
  SunflowerHelianthus annuus L.
1256Seed 
1257Seed, roasted 
  Sweet chestnut - see Chestnut, European 
  Sweet fennel - see Florence fennel 
  Sweet potatoIpomoea batatas (L.) LAM.
1133Flour 
  Tuber 
1135Boiled 
1134Pale variety, raw 
1136Yellow variety, raw 
  Sweetsop - see Sugar apple 
  Syrup 
1573Date 
1574Grape 
  Taamia - see Broadbean 
  Tabasco pepper - see Pepper, chill 
1730Tabriz cheese 
141Taftoon bread 
  TamarindTamarindus indica L.
1537Fruit, raw 
  Tangerine - see Orange, mandarin 
  Taro; dasheen; gabiColocasia esculenta (L.) SCHOTT (C. antiquorum SCHOTT) (Arum esculentum L.) (Caladium esculentum HORT.)
  Tuber 
1137Boiled 
1138Raw 
  TarragonArtemisia dracunculus L.
1834Leaves, raw 
  TeaCamellia sinensis (L.) KTZE.
1818Leaves, dried 
  TeffEragrostis tef (ZUCCAGNI) TROTTER (E. abyssinica SCHRAD.) (Poa abyssinica JUSS.)
198Whole grain or meal 
    
  Tehineh - see Sesame 
142Tehineh bread 
217  
  Tepary bean; Texas b.Phaseolus acutifolius A. GRAY (P. latifolius (FREEMAN) FREEMAN)
1205Mature seed, raw 
  Texas bean - see Tepary bean 
  Thin lipped grey mulletMugil capito CUVIER
1700Raw 
  Thistle, starCentaurea calcitrapa L.
1423Leaves and stalks, raw 
  ThymeThymus vulgaris L. (T. capitatus (L.) HOFFMGG. & LINK)
1835Leaves, raw 
2128  
  Tiger-toothed croakerOtolithes ruber SCHNEIDER
1701Raw 
356  
  TigerfishHydrocyon forsskalii FORSSKAL
1702Pickled 
1703Raw 
  TomatoLycopersicon esculentum MILL. (Solanum lycopersicum L.)
  Fruit 
1424Boiled 
1425Dried 
1426Fried 
1427Raw 
1428Leaves, raw 
1811Oil, seed 
3102  
  Paste 
1429Canned, salted 
1430Raw, salted 
1258Seed 
  Tongue 
1634Beef, raw 
1635Goat, raw 
1636Lamb and mutton, raw 
  Tongue grass - see Cress 
  Tori - see Gourd, rag, smooth 
143Tosto bread, white 
  Towncress - see Cress 
  Trifid inula - see Inula 
  TriticaleTriticum aestivum X Secale cereale L.
199Whole grain or meal 
232  
317  
144Triticale bread 
218  
37  
  TruffleTerfezia claveryi CHATIN
1431Fruiting body, raw 
1637Turkey, whole, raw 
  Turkish gram - see Mothbean 
  TurmericCurcuma domestica VAL. (C. longa L.)
1836Rhizome, dried 
  TurnipBrassica rapa var. rapifera L.
1432Leaves, raw 
  Root 
1433Boiled 
1434Pickled 
1435Raw 
1259Seed 
  Tussa jute - see Jute, potherb 
  Urd - see Mungo bean 
1812Vanaspati 
3103  
  Vegetable sponge - see Gourd, rag, smooth 
164Vermicelli (Iranian) 
165Vermicelli (Iraqui) 
169Vermicelli ready to eat breakfast cereal 
227  
  VetchVicia spp.
1206Mature seed, raw 
270  
  Vetch, bitterVicia ervilia (L.) WILLD. (Ervilia sativa LINK)
1207Mature seed, raw 
  Vetch, hairy, yellowVicia hybrida L.
1436Immature seed, raw 
  Vine leaves - see Grape leaves 
  Viper's grassScorzonera parviflora JACQ.
1437Leaves, raw 
  Wall bean - see Hyacinth bean 
  WalnutJuglans spp.
1813Oil, kernel 
3104  
  Walnut, Persian or EnglishJuglans regia L.
  Nut 
1260Dried 
1261Raw 
  WartcressCoronopus Squamatus ASCH. (C. procumbens GILIB.)
1438Leaves, raw 
  Water-chestnutTrapa japonica FLEROV.
1439Fruit-raw 
  Water-cressNasturtium officinale R. BR. (Rorippa nasturtium-aquaticum (L.) HAYEK)
1440Leaves, raw 
  Water lily - see Lotus, Egyptian 
  Watermelon; datiro; equisi; kaffir melon; stock m.Citrullus lanatus (THUNB.) MATSUM. & NAKAI (C. vulgaris SCHRAD.)
1538Fruit, raw 
1814Oil, seed 
3105  
1262Seed 
275  
  Wax bean - see Snap bean, yellow 
  WheatTriticum aestivum L. (T. vulgare VILL.)
1100Bran, parboiled 
  Flour 
110190% extraction 
110580-89% extraction 
236  
110272% extraction 
233  
  72% extraction, enriched, imported from USA 
1103  
234  
318  
110472% extraction, imported from USA 
235  
319  
1106Ground and boiled (belila) 
237  
  Milling by-products 
1107Bran 
1108Germ 
1109Middlings 
  Parboiled 
1110Burghul 
238  
1111Habbiyah 
1112Sprouted 
1113Sprouted, dried 
1114Sprouted, malted 
  Whole grain or meal 
1115All varieties 
239  
320  
1116Hard red winter, imported from USA 
240  
321  
1117High-yielding varieties 
241  
1118Imported from Russia 
1119Soft red winter 
1120Soft white 
1121White, imported from USA 
242  
322  
  Wheat, durumTriticum durum DESF.
1122Semolina 
1123Whole grain or meal 
  Whey 
1765Salted 
1766Unsalted 
1731White cheese 
  White-flowered gourd - see Gourd, calabash 
  White gram - see Soybean 
  White lupine - see Lupine, Egyptian 
  White pomfretPampus argenteus EUPHRASEN
1704Raw 
2115  
357  
  White potato - see Potato 
145Whole wheat bread 
219  
38  
  Windsor bean - see Broadbean 
  Winged bean - see Goa bean 
  Winged peaLotus tetragonolobus L. (Tetragonolobus purpureus MOENCH)
1208Mature seed, raw 
  Winter cherry; strawberry tomatoPhysalis alkekengi L.
1539Fruit, raw 
  Witloof chicory - see Chicory 
  Wonderberry; black nightshadeSolanum nigrum L.
1441Leaves, raw 
  Woodsorrel; European w.Oxalis acetosella L.
1442Leaves, raw 
  Woodsorrel, creepingOxalis corniculata L.
1443Leaves, raw 
  Yebbnut -see Yeheb 
  Yeheb; jehebnut; yebbnutCordeauxia edulis HEMSL.
1209Mature seed, raw 
  Yellow dhal - see Pigeonpea 
  Yellow milo - see Sorghum, durra 
  Yellowfin tunaThunnus albacares BONNATERRE
1705Raw 
  Yogurt 
1767Drained 
1768Fluid 
2126  
361  
1769Fluid, made with partially skimmed milk 
  ZinniaZinnia elegans JACQ.
1444Leaves, raw 

APPENDIX 2
INDEX OF SCIENTIFIC NAMES OF PLANTS AND FISH

SCIENTIFIC NAMECOMMON NAME AND DESCRIPTIONTABLE NO.ITEM NO.
Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) MOENCH (Hibiscus esculentus L.)Okra; gumbo; lady's finger  
 Fruit  
 Boiled1371
 Raw1372
 Sun dried1373
 Seed1236
Achras sapota L. - see Manilkara zapota (L.) VAN ROYEN   
Achras zapota L. - see Manilkara zapota (L.) VAN ROYEN   
Alestes dentex L.Pebbly fish  
 Pickled1681
 Raw1682
Allium cepa L.Onion  
 Immature  
 Bulb and tops, raw1375
 Bulb, raw1376
 Tops, raw1377
 Mature  
 Bulb  
 Boiled1378
 Pickled1379
 Raw1380
  287
Allium kurrat SCHW. ex KRAUSEKurrat; Egyptian leek; salad l.  
 Leaves, raw1353
Allium porrum L. (A. ampeloprasum L.)Leek  
 Bulb and lower leaf portion, dried1354
 Bulb, raw1355
 Leaves, raw1356
Allium sativum L.Garlic  
 Bulb, raw1327
 Leaves, raw1328
Amaranthus lividus L.Amaranth, purplish  
 Flowers and leaves, raw1264
Amaranthus spp.Amaranth; Chinese spinach; spiny pigweed; bush greens  
 Leaves, raw1263
  276
Amygdalus communis L. - see Prunus amygdalus BATSCH   
Amygdalus dulcis MILL. - see Prunus amygdalus BATSCH   
Anacardium occidentale L.Cashew  
 Nut1219
Ananas comosus (L.) MERR.Pineapple  
 Fruit, raw1516
 Juice, raw1517
Andropogon sorghum (L.) BROT. - see Sorghum vulgare PERS.   
Anethum graveolens L.Dill  
 Leaves and stems, raw1313
Anguilla anguilla L.European eel  
 Oil1777
  369
 Raw1663
Annona reticulata L.Custard-apple; bullock's-heart; corazon  
 Fruit, raw1463
Annona squamosa L.Sugar apple; sweetsop  
 Fruit, raw1536
 Oil, seed1810
  3101
 Seed1255
Apium graveolens L. var.dulce (MILL.) PERS.Celery  
 Leaves and stalks, raw1294
Arachis hypogaea L.Groundnut; goober; monkey nut; peanut  
 Oil, seed1797
  388
 Seed  
 Boiled1167
 Fried1168
 Raw1169
  253
 Roasted1170
Areca catechu L. (A. cathecu L.)Betel-nut; arecanut; betel-nut palm; betel palm  
 Nut1215
Argyrops spinifer FORSSKALSeabream  
 Raw1688
Argyrosomus regius ASSOMeagre  
 Raw1675
Arius spp.Catfish  
 Raw1653
Arius thalassinus RUPPELSea catfish  
 Raw1686
  2111
  353
Artemisia dracunculus L.Tarragon  
 Leaves, raw1834
Artocarpus heterophyllus LAM.Jackfruit; jakfruit  
 Seed1233
Arum esculentum L. - see Colocasia esculenta (L.) SCHOTT   
    
Arum spp.Arum  
 Leaves, raw1266
  277
Asparagus officinalis L.Asparagus  
 Young shoot, raw1267
Avena sativa L.Oat  
 Flour160
 Rolled, dry form161
 Whole grain162
Bagrus bayad FORSSKALCatfish  
 Raw1654
Balanites aegyptiaca (L.) DEL.Dessert date; betu; bitu; Egyptian myrobalan; soapberry  
 Cake1228
 Nut1229
Bambusa spp.Bamboo  
 Shoot, raw1271
Barbus gripus HECKELBarb  
 Raw1646
Barbus xanthopterus HECKELBarb  
 Raw1647
Bauhinia variegata CZERN.Mountain ebony  
 Immature seeds and pods, raw1366
 Young leaves and flowers, raw1367
Berberis vulgaris L.Sowberry; European barberry  
 Fruit  
 With seeds, dried1532
 Without seeds, dried1533
 Juice1534
Bertholletia excelsa HUMB. & BONPL.Brazil nut; castanea; creamnut; paranut  
 Nut1217
Beta vulgaris L.Beet  
 Leaves, raw1273
 Root, raw1274
Beta vulgaris var. cicla L.Chard, Swiss  
 Leaves and stalks, raw1295
Beta vulgaris var. rapa L.Sugar beet  
 Root, raw1421
Brassica juncea (L.)CZERN. & COSS.Mustard, Indian; Chinese m.; leaf m.  
 Leaves  
 Boiled1368
 Raw1369
Brassica napus L.Rape  
 Oil, seed (erucic acid to 45%)1805
 Protein concentrate1248
 Seed1249
  396
Brassica nigra (L.) KOCHMustard, black1799
 Oil, seed390
Brassica oleracea var. botrytis L.Cauliflower  
 Flower  
 Boiled1289
 Fried1290
 Pickled1291
 Raw1292
 Leaves, raw1293
 Seed1220
Brassica oleracea var. capitata L.Cabbage, common  
 Leaves  
 Boiled1281
 Raw1282
 Seed1218
Brassica oleracea var. capitata L.Cabbage, red  
 Leaves, raw1283
Brassica oleracea var. gemmifera DC.Brussels sprouts  
 Raw1279
Brassica oleracea var. italica PLENCKBroccoli; asparagus b.; sprouting b.  
 Flowers and stalks, raw1278
Brassica rapa var. rapifera L.Turnip  
 Leaves, raw1432
 Root  
 Boiled1433
 Pickled1434
 Raw1435
 Seed1259
Cajanus cajan (L.) HUTH (C. indicus SPRENG.)Pigeonpea; angola pea; arhar; cajan; congo pea; red gram; yellow dhal  
 Dhal1197
 Mature seed  
 Boiled1198
 Raw1199
Caladium esculentum HORT. - see Colocasia esculenta (L.) SCHOTT   
    
Camelina sativa (L.) CRANTZ (Rapistrum rugosum L.)False flax; gold-of-pleasure  
 Leaves, raw1321
Camellia sinensis (L.) KTZE.Tea  
 Leaves, dried1818
Canavalia ensiformis (L.) DC.Jackbean, common; chickasaw lima; maljoe; mole bean; overlook b.  
 Mature seed, raw1171
Cannabis sativa L.Hemp  
 Seed1232
Capparis aphylla ROTH (C. decidua PAX.)Capparis sp.  
 Fruit, raw1453
Capsicum annuum L.Pepper, sweet; bell p.; green p.  
 Fruit, raw1389
Capsicum annuum L.Pimiento  
 Oil, seed1803
  394
 Seed1239
Capsicum frutescens L.Pepper, chili; tabasco p.  
 Fruit  
 Boiled1386
 Fried1387
 Raw1388
Capsicum frutescens L.Pepper, red; cayenne p.  
 Fruit, dried1832
Capsicum spp.Pepper  
 Fruit, pickled1385
Carcharhinus melanopterus QUOY & GAIMARDRequiem shark  
 Liver, raw1683
 Oil, liver1780
  372
Carcharhinus menissorah MULLER & HENLERequiem shark  
 Liver, raw1684
 Oil, liver1781
  373
Carica papaya L.Papaya; melon fruit tree; papaw; pawpaw  
 Fruit, raw1510
Carthamus tinctorius L.Safflower  
 Seed1251
Carum carvi L.Caraway; omum  
 Seed1820
Carya illinoensis (WANGENH.) K. KOCH (C. oliviformis (MICHX.) NUTT.)Pecan  
 Nut1238
Caryophyllus aromaticus L. - see Syzygium aromaticum (L.) MERR. & PERRY   
    
Castanea sativa MILL.Chestnut, European; sweet chestnut  
 Nut1221
Centaurea calcitrapa L.Thistle, star  
 Leaves and stalks, raw1423
Ceratonia siliqua L.Carob; algaroba bean; locust b.;  
 St. John's bread  
 Flour1148
 Mature seed, raw1149
 Oil, seed1790
  381
Chenopodium album L.Coosefoot; lambsquarters; pigweed  
 Leaves and young tops, raw1332
Chenopodium murale L.Goosefoot, nettleleaf  
 Leaves, raw1333
Chrysanthemum coronarium L.chrysanthemum, garland; crowndaisy  
 Leaves, raw1300
Cicer arietinum L.Chickpea; bengal gram; cecci bean; Egyptian  
 pea; garbanzo; gram  
 Dhal1151
 Flour1152
  245
 Immature seed  
 Boiled1296
 Raw1297
  279
 Mature seed  
 Boiled1153
 Decorticated, raw1154
  246
 Raw1155
  247
  324
 Steamed with pressure1156
  248
Cichorium endivia var. crispa L.Endive; broad-leaved Bavarian e.; curly e.; monk's beard  
 Leaves, raw1319
Cichorium intybus L.Chicory; Belgian endive; French endive; succory; witloof chicory  
 Leaves, raw1299
  280
Cinnamomum spp.Cinnamon; Ceylon c.  
 Bark1825
Citrullus lanatus (THUNB.) MATSUM. & NAKAI (C. vulgaris SCHRAD.) stock m.Watermelon; datiro; equisi; kaffir melon;  
 Fruit, raw1538
 Oil, seed1814
  3105
 Seed1262
  275
Citrus aurantiifolia (CHRISTM.) SWINGLE (C. aurantifolia)Lime  
 Fruit, raw1487
 Juice, raw1488
Citrus aurantium L. (C. valgaris RISSO)Orange, sour; seville o.  
 Fruit, raw1506
Citrus grandis (L.) OSBECK (C. decumana MURR.) (C. maxima MERRILL)Pummelo; pomelo; shaddock  
 Fruit, raw1525
 Juice, raw1526
Citrus limetta RISSOLemon, sweet  
 Fruit, raw1486
Citrus limon (L.) BURM. f.Lemon  
 Fruit  
 Pickled1483
 Raw1484
 Juice, raw1485
Citrus medica L.Citron  
 Fruit  
 Pulp, raw1459
 Skin, raw1460
 Juice, raw1458
Citrus paradisi MACFAD.Grapefruit  
 Fruit, raw1475
 Juice, raw1476
Citrus reticulata BLANCO (C. nobilis ANDR.)Orange,mandarin; mandarin; satsumas; tangerine  
 Juice, raw1504
Citrus reticulata BLANCO and Citrus deliciosa TENORE (C. nobilis ANDR.)Orange, mandarin; mandarin; satsumas; tangerine  
 Fruit, raw1505
Citrus sinensis (L.) OSBECKOrange, sweet  
 Fruit, raw1507
 Juice  
 Canned1508
 Raw1509
Citrus spp.Citrus  
 Oil, seed1791
  382
Clarius lazera VALENCIENNESCatfish  
 Raw1655
Cocoa nucifera L.Coconut; coconut-palm  
 Immature kernel1222
 Mature kernel  
 Dried1223
 Raw1224
 Oil, mature kernel1792
  383
 Water1816
Cola acuminata (BEAUV.) SCHOTT & ENDL.Colanut; kolanut; bitterkola; abata-kola  
 Nut1225
Colocasia esculenta (L.) SCHOTT (C. antiquorum SCHOTT) (Arum esculentum L.) (Caladium esculentum HORT.)Taro; dasheen gabi  
 Tuber  
 Boiled1137
 Raw1138
Corchorus olitorius L.Jute, potherb; bush okra; jew's mallow; long-fruited jute; nalta j., tussa j.  
 Leaves  
 Boiled1350
 Raw1351
  285
Cordeauxia edulis HEMSL.Yeheb; jehebnut; yebbnut  
 Mature seed, raw1209
Coriandrum sativum L.Coriander; Chinese parsley; cilantro; ongsoy  
 Leaves  
 Boiled1302
 Raw1303
 Seed1827
Cornus mas L. - see Macrocarpium mas NAKAI   
Coronopus squamatus ASCH. (C. procumbens GILIB.)Wartcress  
 Leaves, raw1438
Corylus spp.Filbert; hazelnut  
 Nut1231
Coryphaena spp.Dolphinfish  
 Raw1660
Crangonidae, Palaemonidae, and PenaeidaeShrimp  
 Raw1691
Crataegus oxyacantha L.Hawthorn  
 Fruit, raw1480
Crepis aspera L.Hawk's beard; hawkweed  
 Leaves, raw1344
Crepis palaestina BORNM. (Cymboseris palaestina BOISS.)Hawk's beard, Palestine  
 Leaves, raw1345
Cucumis chate L. (C. melo var. agrestis AREB.)Cucumber, Syrian  
 Fruit, raw1311
Cucumis melo L.Muskmelon  
 Seed1234
Cucumis melo var. cantalupensis NAUD.Muskmelon, cantaloup  
 Fruit, raw1499
Cucumis melo var. flexuosus (L.) NAUDSnake melon; Armenian cucumber; snake c,  
 Fruit, raw1411
Cucumis melo var. reticulatus SER.Muskmelon  
 Fruit, raw1498
Cucumis sativus L.Cucumber  
 Fruit  
 Peeled, raw1308
 Pickled1309
 Unpeeled, raw1310
Cucurbita maxima DUCH.Squash, winter  
 Fruit, raw1419
Cucurbita pepo L.Squash, summer  
 Fruit  
 Boiled1417
 Raw1418
Cucurbita spp.Pumpkin  
 Fruit  
 Boiled1393
 Raw1394
 Seed1246
Curcuma domestica VAL. (C. longa L.)Turmeric  
 Rhizome, dried1836
Cyamopsis tetragonoloba (L.) TAUB. (C. psoralioides DC.)Cluster bean; guar  
 Germ1157
 Mature seed, raw1158
Cybium commersoni LACEPEDE-see Scomberomorus commerson LACEPEDE   
    
Cydonia oblonga MILL. (C. vulgaris L.) (Pyrus cydonis L.)Quince  
 Fruit, raw1527
Cymboseris palaestina BOISS. - see Crepis palaestina BORNM.   
Cynara scolymus L.Artichoke, globe; French a.  
 Inflorescence, raw1265
Daucus carota L.Carrot  
 Leaves, raw1284
 Root  
 Boiled1285
 Orange and red, raw1286
 Pickled1287
 Yellow, raw1288
Dicentrarchus labrax L.Sea bass  
 Raw1685
Diospyros kaki L.f. (D. chinensis BL.)Persimmon, Japanese; kaki p.  
 Fruit, raw1515
Dolichos lablab L. (Lablab niger MEDIK.)Hyacinth bean; bonavist b.; dolichos b.;  
 Egyptian kidney b.; Indian butter b.; lablab b.; wall b.  
 Immature seeds and pods, raw1346
Elettaria cardamomum (L.) MATONCardamom  
 Fruit1821
 Fruit, green1822
 Peel1824
 Peel, green1823
Eleusine coracana (L.)GAERTN.Millet, ragi; African m.; finger m.  
 Whole grain159
Eragrostis tef (ZUCCAGNI) TROTTER (E. abyssinica SCHRAD.) (Poa abyssinica JUSS.)Teff  
 Whole grain or meal198
    
Eriobotrya japonica (THUNB.) LINDL.Loquat; Japanese medlar  
 Fruit, raw1490
Erodium moschatum (L.) L'HER. ex AIT.Stork's bill  
 Leaves, raw1420
Eruca sativa MILL. (E. vesicaria (L.) CAV. subsp. sativa (MILL.) THELL.)Rocket salad; aragulo; garden rocket; roquette  
 Leaves, raw1406
 Seed1250
Ervilia sativa LINK - see Vicia ervilia (L.) WILLD.   
Ervum lens L.- see Lens culinaris MEDIK.   
Eryngium creticum LAM.Eryngo  
 Leaves and stalks, raw1320
  281
Eugenia aromatica (L.) BAILL. - see Syzygium aromaticum (L.) MERR. & PERRY   
    
Eugenia caryophyllata THUNB. - see Syzygium aromaticum (L.) MERR. & PERRY   
    
Eugenia jambos L. - see Syzygium jambos (L.) ALST.   
Euthynnus affinis CANTORKawakawa tuna  
 Raw1673
  2107
Faba vulgaris MOENCH - see Vicia faba L.   
Fagopyrum esculentum MOENCH (F. sagittatum GILIB.) (F. vulgare T. NEES)Buckwheat  
 Whole grain or meal146
    
Ficus carica L.Fig  
 Fruit  
 Dried1469
 Raw1470
Ficus palmata FORSSK. (F. Pseudocarica MIQ.)Fig, punjab  
 Fruit, raw1471
Ficus sycomorus L.Fig, sycamore; Egyptian sycamore; mulberry fig  
 Fruit, raw1472
Foeniculum vulgare MILL. (F. officinale ALL.)Fennel  
 Leaves and stalks, raw1322
Foeniculum vulgare MILL. var. dulce BATT. & TRAB. (F. dulce MILL.)Florence fennel; Roman f.; sweet f.  
 Leaf stalks, raw1326
Formio niger BLOCHBlack pomfret  
 Raw1648
  2100
  346
Fortunella spp.Kumquat  
 Fruit, raw1482
Fragaria spp.Strawberry  
 Fruit, raw1535
Geropogon glabrum L. - see Tragopogon hybridus NICHOLS   
    
Glycine max. (L.) MERR. (G. hispida (MOENCH) MAXIM.) (G. soja SIEB. & ZUCC.)Soybean; white gram  
 Flour, defatted1201
  268
 Immature seed, raw1414
  288
 Mature seed  
 Imported from USA, raw1203
  336
 Raw1202
 Oil, seed1809
  3100
 Protein concentrate1204
  269
Gossypium spp.Cottonseed  
 Flour, defatted1226
  337
 Oil1793
  384
 Seed1227
Grewia spp.Grewia  
 Fruit, raw1477
Guizotia abyssinica (L.f.) CASS.Nigerseed, Ethiopean; nugnut  
 Oil1800
  391
 Seed1235
Gundelia tournefortii L.Gundelia  
 Leaves and stalks, raw1342
Helianthus annuus L.Sunflower  
 Seed1256
 Seed, roasted1257
Helianthus tuberosus L.Jerusalem artichoke; girasole  
 Tuber, raw1349
Hibiscus esculentus L. - see Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) MOENCH   
    
Hibiscus sabdariffa L.Sorrel, red; Indian s.; Jamaica s.; roselle; rosemallow; sour-sour  
 Oil, seed1808
  399
 Seed1254
Hilsa ilisha (HAMILTON) BUCHANANHilsa shad  
 Raw1668
  2105
Hordeum vulgare L. (H. distichon L.) (H. hexastichon L.) (H. irregulare ABERG & WIEBE) (H. sativum PERS.)Barley  
 Malted11
 Whole grain or meal12
 21 
 31 
Hydrocyon forsskalii FORSSKALTigerfish  
 Pickled1702
 Raw1703
Hyoscyamus niger L.Black henbane  
 Oil, seed1789
  380
 Seed1216
Hyssopus officinalis L.Hyssop  
 Leaves, raw1347
  283
Inula crithmoides L.Inula; golden samphire; trifid inula  
 Leaves, raw1348
  284
Ipomoea batatas (L.) LAM.Sweet potato  
 Flour1133
 Tuber  
 Boiled1135
 Pale variety, raw1134
 Yellow variety, raw1136
Johnius coitor (HAMILTON) BUCHANANCoitor croaker  
 Raw1658
  2103
Juglans regia L.Walnut, Persian or English  
 Nut  
 Dried1260
 Raw1261
Juglans spp.Walnut  
 Oil, kernel1813
  3104
Katsuwonus pelamis L.Skipjack tuna; aku; skipjack  
 Canned in oil, imported from Japan1693
 Raw1694
Labeo rohita HAMILTONCarp  
 Raw1652
Lablab niger MEDIX. - see Dolichos lablab L.   
Lactuca sativa L.Lettuce  
 Leaves, raw1357
 Stalks, raw1358
Lactuca tuberosa JACQ. - see Streptorhamphus tuberosus BUNGE   
    
Lagenaria siceraria (MOL.) STANDL. (L. leucantha (DUCH.) RUSBY) (L. vulgaris SER.)Gourd, calabash; bottle g.; club g.;  
 ghia g.; white-flowered g. Fruit  
 Boiled1334
 Raw1335
Lagenaria spp.Gourd, chapni  
 Fruit  
 Boiled1336
 Raw1337
Lates niloticus WORTHINGTONNile perch  
 Raw1678
Lathyrus digitatus FIORI (Orobus sessilifolius SIBTH. & SM.)Pea, wild  
 Immature seed, raw 1348
Lathyrus sativus L.Grass pea; grass peavine; chickling  
 Mature seed, raw1166
Lens culinaris MEDIK. (L. esculenta MOENCH) (Ervum lens L.)Lentil; masur dhal; red dhal  
 Mature seed  
 Boiled1177
 Decorticated, raw1178
  255
 Imported from USA, raw1180
  330
 Raw1179
  256
  329
 Soup, dehydrated1176
Lepidium sativum L.Cress; peppergrass; pepperweed; pepperwort; tongue grass; towncress  
 Leaves and stalks, raw1307
Litchi chinensis SONN. (Nephelium litchi CAMB.)Litchi; lychee; lyeechee  
 Fruit, raw1489
Lotus tetragonolobus L. (Tetragonolobus purpureus MOENCH)Winged pea  
 Mature seed, raw1208
Luffa aegyptiaca MILL. (L. cylindrica M.J. ROEM.)Gourd, rag, smooth; bath sponge; loofah; luffa; smooth loofah; sponge gourd;tori; vegetable sponge  
 Fruit  
 Boiled1338
 Raw1339
Lupinus termis FORSK. (L. albus L.)Lupine, Egyptian; white 1.  
 Mature seed, raw1184
  259
  332
Lutjanus rivulatus CUVIERBluelined snapper  
 Raw1651
  2102
  347
Lycopersicon esculentum MILL. (Solanum lycopersicum L.)Tomato  
 Fruit  
 Boiled1424
 Dried1425
 Fried1426
 Raw1427
 Leaves, raw1428
 Oil, seed1811
  3102
 Paste  
 Canned, salted1429
 Raw,salted1430
 Seed1258
Macrocarpium mas NAKAI (Cornus mas L.)Cornelian cherry  
 Fruit,raw1461
Malus sylvestris MILL. (M. domestica BORKH.) (M. pumila MILL.) (M. sylvestris var. domestica (BORKH.)MANSF.) (Pyrus malus L.)Apple  
 Fruit, raw1447
    
    
    
Malva parviflora L.Mallow, Egyptian; little m.  
 Leaves and stalks, raw1363
Malva spp.Mallow  
 Leaves and stalks,raw1362
  286
Mangifera indica L.Mango; Indian m.  
 Immature fruit, peeled, raw1491
 Mature fruit peeled, raw1492
 Unpeeled, raw1493
Manihot esculenta CRANTZ (M. dulcis (J.F.GMEL.) PAX) (M. utilissima POHL)Cassava;aipi c.; manioc  
 Root, dried1125
    
Manilkara zapota (L.) VAN ROYEN (Achras sapota L.) (Achras zapota L.)Sapodilla; chicle; naseberry; nispero; sapota  
 Fruit, raw1531
    
Maranta arundinacea L.Arrowroot  
 Root, raw1124
Medicago polymorpha L. (M. denticulata WILLD.) (M. hispida GAERTN.)Burclover  
 Flowers and leaves, raw1280
    
Mentha pulegium L.Pennyroyal; European P.  
 Leaves, dried1830
Mentha spp.Mint  
 Leaves, raw1364
Mentha sylvestris L.Mint  
 Leaves, raw1365
Mespilus germanica L.Medlar  
 Fruit,raw1494
Metroxylon sagu ROTTB.Sago palm  
 Starch1132
Momordica charantia L.Balsam pear; balsam apple; African cucumber; bitter gourd; bitter melon  
 Fruit  
 Boiled1268
 Fried1269
 Raw1270
 Oil, seed1788
  379
 Seed1214
Mormyrus kannume FORSSKALElephant snout  
 Pickled1661
 Raw1662
Morus alba L.Mulberry, white; Chinese m.  
 Fruit  
 Dried1496
 Raw1497
Morus nigra L.Mulberry, black  
 Fruit, raw1495
Mugil capito CUVIERThin lipped grey mullet  
 Raw1700

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