Guest guest Posted May 15, 2006 Report Share Posted May 15, 2006 I've come across the following items in a few recipes and am wondering what they are and where I might get them (health food store, organic co-op, internet etc) Nori Nama Shoyu mung garam masala quinoa agar-agar flakes sesame tahini miso yeast flakes psyllium seed powder and where would I find Celtic Sea Salt and Buckwheat Sorry for the " newbie " questions. Thanks - Jacky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 15, 2006 Report Share Posted May 15, 2006 Jacky, I hope this helps. Tommie http://www.rawburchard.blogspot.com rawfood , " Jacky Schmitt " <J.Schmitt wrote: > > I've come across the following items in a few recipes and am > wondering what they are and where I might get them (health food > store, organic co-op, internet etc) > > Nori--Seaweed sheets used for sushi, can be either raw or toasted. You need to be sure you are getting organic since it can be a source of heavy metals. One place to order it from is http://www.seaveg.com though lots of supermarkets carry their brand. > Nama Shoyu--Raw, unpasteurized soy sauce. Source for MSG. If you use it, you can order it from several on-line stores or get it at Whole Foods. I don't use it. > mung--Mung beans, the sprouts you find canned in the Oriental section at the grocery store. You can buy the beans and sprout them yourself or get them in the produce section at many supermarkets. > garam masala--Coriander, Green & Black Cardamon, Cinnamon, Cloves, Bay Leaves, Nutmeg, Ginger, Pepper, Cumin. You can order it here: http://www.zamourispices.com/garamamasala.html or probably buy it at an Indian market. > quinoa--A high protein grain that can be substituted for rice. It would probably need to be sprouted to be eaten raw. Most supermarkets have it in stock. > agar-agar flakes--A processed substitute for gelatin made from seaweed. > sesame tahini--Paste made from ground sesame seeds. You can get organic raw tahini in health food stores. > miso--A thick paste made from fermented and processed soy beans. Red miso is a combination of barley and soy beans and yellow miso is a combination of rice and soy beans. You can get it in the Oriental section. Personally, I don't use it since I stay 'way far away from anything soy. > yeast flakes--Nutritional yeast flakes, Red Star is the preferred brand. It can provide some B-12 if it's fortified. There's also some concern that it might be a source of MSG. You can buy it in health food stores. > psyllium seed powder--The major component of Psyllium seed (Plantago Psyllium) is mucilage, which consists of both soluble and insoluble fibre. Mucilage is found in both the outer husks and the inner seed. Mucilage is made up of indigestible fibre that absorbs water and swells several times its original size. It can be used as a laxative but it's used in some raw food recipes as a thickener. > > and where would I find Celtic Sea Salt and Buckwheat--Do a google search. Health food stores should have both. I'd make sure the buckwheat hasn't been treated. > > Sorry for the " newbie " questions. No problem. > Thanks > - Jacky > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 15, 2006 Report Share Posted May 15, 2006 Thank you - you and Kendra have been a HUGE help!! rawfood [rawfood ] On Behalf Of Tommie Monday, May 15, 2006 12:08 PM rawfood [Raw Food] Re: What are these Jacky, I hope this helps. Tommie http://www.rawburchard.blogspot.com rawfood , " Jacky Schmitt " <J.Schmitt wrote: > > I've come across the following items in a few recipes and am wondering > what they are and where I might get them (health food store, organic > co-op, internet etc) > > Nori--Seaweed sheets used for sushi, can be either raw or toasted. You need to be sure you are getting organic since it can be a source of heavy metals. One place to order it from is http://www.seaveg.com though lots of supermarkets carry their brand. > Nama Shoyu--Raw, unpasteurized soy sauce. Source for MSG. If you use it, you can order it from several on-line stores or get it at Whole Foods. I don't use it. > mung--Mung beans, the sprouts you find canned in the Oriental section at the grocery store. You can buy the beans and sprout them yourself or get them in the produce section at many supermarkets. > garam masala--Coriander, Green & Black Cardamon, Cinnamon, Cloves, Bay Leaves, Nutmeg, Ginger, Pepper, Cumin. You can order it here: http://www.zamourispices.com/garamamasala.html or probably buy it at an Indian market. > quinoa--A high protein grain that can be substituted for rice. It would probably need to be sprouted to be eaten raw. Most supermarkets have it in stock. > agar-agar flakes--A processed substitute for gelatin made from seaweed. > sesame tahini--Paste made from ground sesame seeds. You can get organic raw tahini in health food stores. > miso--A thick paste made from fermented and processed soy beans. Red miso is a combination of barley and soy beans and yellow miso is a combination of rice and soy beans. You can get it in the Oriental section. Personally, I don't use it since I stay 'way far away from anything soy. > yeast flakes--Nutritional yeast flakes, Red Star is the preferred brand. It can provide some B-12 if it's fortified. There's also some concern that it might be a source of MSG. You can buy it in health food stores. > psyllium seed powder--The major component of Psyllium seed (Plantago Psyllium) is mucilage, which consists of both soluble and insoluble fibre. Mucilage is found in both the outer husks and the inner seed. Mucilage is made up of indigestible fibre that absorbs water and swells several times its original size. It can be used as a laxative but it's used in some raw food recipes as a thickener. > > and where would I find Celtic Sea Salt and Buckwheat--Do a google search. Health food stores should have both. I'd make sure the buckwheat hasn't been treated. > > Sorry for the " newbie " questions. No problem. > Thanks > - Jacky > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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