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Pericarp Palm oil
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Carrot
The carrot had a very long history before it became the carrot we know today. It appears it was the Moors who brought it to Europe via Spain in the 8th century, and from there it spread through Europe. The first carrots the Moors brought was purple. The carrots were originally grown for their seeds…
Shiitake Mushroom
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Shrimp
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Chinese Broccoli
It is believed that Chinese Broccoli is a descendant of cabbage. The early Portuguese explorers first brought cabbage to Asia. Through years of breeding Chinese Broccoli have been developed from the cabbage the Portuguese had brought cabbage with them. Unlike broccoli where you only eat the head are you also eating the stems and leaf on…
