A pale, fine and delicate caviar made with the roe of the capelin. Originilly Icelandic (I think) it is now value in Japan where it is popular with sushi and shashimi because of its colour and flavour.
Plantain. An unripe, green banana. This is a starchy type of banana with firm flesh. If it is the variety used for desserts it is cooked when it is green, but it is left to ripen if it is the less sweet type. It is a staple food in many tropical and sub-tropical parts of the world.
