Also called bean paste, it is a Japanese fermented soybean paste that is used in soups, sauces, marinades, salad dressings, etc..

The indigestible portion of plant based foods (e.g. fruits, vegetables, grains, legumes, etc.).

A disease in corn caused by the fungus Ustilago maydis, which causes the corn kernels to swell up and turn grayish-black. It's mushroom like and is considered a delicacy in Mexico, where it's called huitlacoche. It's also called corn mushroom and Mexican truffle.

The inedible fruit of some plants in the gourd family (includes squashes, melons, cucumbers, etc.) that has a very hard outer shell. The dried shell can be used as a container or utensil.