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Cocoa (Theobroma cacao)
Chocolate is a tasty treat for most children. Easter and Christmas wouldn’t be the same without traditional chocolate treats.

Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale)
They grow in even the most hostile urban areas and children of all ages can’t resist blowing on fluffy dandelion clocks.

Haricot bean (Phaseolus vulgaris)
High in fibre and protein and low in fat, baked beans are one of the foods that children love which are also good for them.

Horse chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum)
The first recorded game of conkers was in 1848 and it has been a playground favourite since then, as well as an autumn tradition.

Lawn grass (Poa spp., Lolium spp., Festuca spp.)
It smells great, it cushions you when you fall over and in the summer it’s full of daisies and buttercups. Grass is an integral part of childhood play.

Orange (Citrus aurantium)
Oranges and orange juice are healthy alternatives to snacks and fizzy drinks.

Peanut (Arachis hypogaea)
Full of energy and protein, peanuts make a nutritious snack, and what’s more, garden birds love them too.

Potato (Solanum tuberosum)
Potatoes are the source of two of children’s favourite snacks: chips and crisps.

Sugar cane (Saccharum spp.)
It may not be good for their teeth, but most children love sweet foods – not just for their taste, but also for the instant energy they provide.

Tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum)
Even children who won’t eat vegetables will eat tomato ketchup and baked beans in tomato sauce.