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Sea buckthorn and its benefits

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Sea buckthorn and its benefits

Scientific name: Hippophae It is one of the oldest plants on Earth. Its presence dates back to long before the ice age. It is found in coastal areas, but also in semi-desert or mou…

The black truffle

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The black truffle

One of the rarest, most unique and sophisticated ingredients in world gastronomy. The first reference to the truffle was made in the Neo-Sumerian period during the Third Dynasty of…

Luisa or lemongrass

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Luisa or lemongrass

Scientific name: Aloysia citrodora It is a deciduous shrub with a height between 1.5-2m. It comes from South America and specifically from Chile and Peru and is cultivated for its …