Seeds

Chia is the edible seed of a type of flowering mint. Varieties originated in Central America, Southwestern Mexico and the United States.

Linseeds have been crushed to use for oil, and the seeds may be eaten raw, baked, or soaked.

Pine nuts are the edible seeds of the pine tree.

Poppy seeds have been grown and harvested for their oilseed for thousands of years.

Pumpkins were originally native to Southern North America and the South East of Mexico, and have been cultivated for thousands of years.

Sesame is believed to be one of the first plants used to create edible oils, as it has a particularly high oil content compared to other seeds.

Sunflowers are native to North America, and there is evidence that Native Americans were cultivating them 5,000 years ago.

Hemp seeds are the edible seeds of the hemp plant, known for their versatility and nutritional value. Hemp, with its origins tracing back to Central Asia, has been cultivated for centuries and was used for various purposes, including as a source of food and fibre.