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What is Napa cabbage? Napa cabbage, also called Chinese cabbage or celery cabbage, is a vegetable with green leaves and white ribs. It's often used in Asian cuisine. The inner leaves are used to make...

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What is mizuna? Mizuna is a Japanese mustard green, and the name translates to “water vegetable” because of the vegetable’s juicy stalks. The plant is known by other names, such as spider mustard, kyona, and...

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What are onions? Among the most versatile types of fresh produce, onions are of the genus Allium. As edible bulbs, onions come in various shapes, sizes, colors, and flavor profiles. Onions can be served raw...

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What are lobster mushrooms? Lobster mushrooms do look like the crustacean, but contrary to popular belief, they aren’t mushrooms at all. These shrooms are the by-product of a parasitic fungus called Hypomyces lactifluorum. The fungus...

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What is marjoram? Marjoram is an aromatic herb typically used in Mediterranean dishes. Marjoram belongs to the mint family, and it’s a sub-species of oregano. However, it’s sweeter, milder, and more floral than its spicy,...

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What is the lotus root? Lotus root is the edible rhizome (root) of the lotus plant, a medicinal plant scientifically known as Nelumbo nucifera. The lotus root is oblong in shape with rounded edges and...

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What is lemongrass? This herb is the stalk of the lemongrass plant (Cymbopogon citratus) and has a lemony scent with a hint of ginger. It can be used fresh or dried and is commonly found...

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What are lion's mane mushrooms? Native to North America, Europe, and Asia, the lion’s mane is an edible mushroom in the tooth fungus group. It features long spines that resemble a hairy dog (or lion’s...

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What are lima beans? Lima beans are legumes (the fruit seeds of plants). Part of the Phaseolus genus, they are also commonly known as: Double beans Madagascar beans Chad beans Sieva beans Wax beans Taste-wise,...