Capers. The pickled flower buds of the white-flowering, low-growing caper bush which grows around the Mediterranean on rock faces exposed to the sun. They are usually pickled in vinegar or salt. They are particularly popular in sauces with fish but also served in other savoury dishes.

Physalis or cape gooseberry. Bitter-sweet, apricot-coloured berries enclosed in papery wraps.

Pine bolete or brown birch mushroom.

Pine bolete or brown birch mushroom.

Star fruit or carambola