Star fruit is the fruit of Averrhoa carambola, native to tropical Southeast Asia. Tree reaches up to 9m height with deciduous leaves and lilac flowers. Fruit has distinctive star-shaped cross-section and 5-6 ridges down sides. Contains oxalic acid and caramboxin, which can be harmful to kidney patients
Chanterelles are orange, yellow or white, meaty funnel-shaped fungi. Found in Eurasia, North America and Africa, typically in forests. Name comes from Greek "kantharos" meaning "tankard". Golden chanterelle was previously classified as Cantharellus cibarius
Cilantro has been around for 8,000 years, discovered in Israel. Native to Mediterranean and Middle East, now used globally. King Tut had cilantro seeds scattered in his tomb
Banana is both a fruit and herbaceous plant. Commercial bananas are mostly sterile with small black seeds. Contains high potassium levels beneficial for heart health. Can be eaten raw or cooked in desserts
Polyphenols are plant compounds found in foods like fruits, vegetables, and beverages. They act as antioxidants, protecting cells from free radical damage. Over 8,000 polyphenols have been discovered, with flavonoids making up 60%
One 3.5-ounce serving contains 205 calories and 19g protein. Rich in omega-3 fatty acids, including EPA (0.43g) and DHA (0.59g). Provides 8.71µg of vitamin B-12 and 643 IU of vitamin D. Contains 13.9g of fat, including monounsaturated and polyunsaturated types