Actually, ignore that, think that cannot be right. Just thought of a type of sugar and Demerera has Era at the end( age).
Yet, think that does not fit in with fruit, veg or herb.
Another thought- Sage? Any amount of letters?
no number of letters given,at first thought it was beetroot but the root part doesn,t add up. i like your sage though that could work,could be as easy as S for sugar + age,
thankyou very much