Ingredients

Alcoholic Beverage

Beer, wine, and spirits used for cooking or drinking

Beer

Carbonated alcoholic drink brewed from grains

Red Wine

Bold and rich fermented grape beverage

Rum

Sweet spirit distilled from sugarcane or molasses

White Wine

Crisp and fruity fermented grape beverage

Baking Ingredient

Ingredients used in baking such as flour and yeast

Baking Powder

Leavening agent for baking

Baking Soda

Used for rising baked goods

Chocolate

Sweet cocoa-based ingredient

Cocoa Powder

Cornstarch

Fine starch used for thickening sauces

Flour

Essential powder for baking and cooking

Vanilla Extract

Sweet aromatic flavoring from vanilla beans

Yeast

Leavening agent for bread making

Beverage

Drinks including coffee, tea, and juices

Coconut Water

Hydrating and natural

Coffee

Caffeinated beverage

Juice

Fresh fruit juice

Soda

Carbonated sugary drink

Tea

Herbal or black tea varieties

Condiment

Sauces and spreads used for flavor

BBQ Sauce

Sweet and smoky sauce for grilling

Hot Sauce

Spicy sauce made from chili peppers

Ketchup

Classic tomato-based sauce

Mayonnaise

Creamy sandwich spread

Mustard

Tangy paste made from mustard seeds

Pesto

Herb-based Italian sauce with nuts and cheese

Soy Sauce

Salty and umami-rich sauce

Vinegar

Used in pickling and dressing

Dairy and Egg

Milk and milk-based products. Eggs from various sources such as chicken and duck

Butter

Creamy dairy fat

Cheese

Wide variety of cheese types

Coffee Cream

Light cream for coffee (9-12%), not whip-able.

Cooking Cream

15-18% cream with stabilizers; heat-tolerant, not whip-able. Stabilized light cream for hot dishes.

Cottage Cheese

Fresh cheese with a mild flavor

Cream

Rich and smooth dairy product

Creme Fraiche

Cultured cream; richer and more heat-stable than sour cream

Egg

Protein-packed eggs

Heavy Cream

Full-fat cream suitable for whipping and sauces.

Milk

Essential dairy product

Parmesan Cheese

Wide variety of cheese types

Ricotta

Soft Italian cheese used in baking

Salted Butter

Creamy dairy fat

Sour Cream

Cultured cream with tang; lower fat; may split if boiled

Unsalted Butter

Creamy dairy fat

Yogurt

Probiotic-rich dairy product

Yolk

Only the yolk from the eggs

Fermented Food

Fermented products like kimchi, yogurt, and miso

Kimchi

Spicy fermented Korean cabbage dish

Miso

Savory Japanese paste made from fermented soybeans

Sauerkraut

Tangy fermented shredded cabbage

Tempeh

Firm fermented soy product rich in protein

Fruit

Sweet and fleshy plant products

Apple

Crisp and sweet apples

Avocado

Creamy and nutritious avocado

Banana

Soft, sweet bananas

Blueberry

Antioxidant-rich blueberries

Grapes

Juicy and sweet small fruits

Lemon

Citrus fruit for zest and juice

Lemon Juice

Tart juice extracted from lemons

Lemon Zest

Finely grated outer peel of lemon, used for flavor

Lime

Tart green citrus fruit

Mango

Tropical, sweet, and juicy fruit

Orange

Juicy and vitamin-rich oranges

Peach

Juicy and fragrant summer fruit

Pear

Sweet and soft-fleshed fruit

Pineapple

Tropical and juicy pineapple

Strawberry

Sweet and tangy strawberries

Watermelon

Large, sweet, and juicy melon

Grain

Cereal grains like wheat, rice, and oats

Barley

Nutty whole grain often used in soups

Bulgur

Quick-cooking cracked wheat grain

Couscous

Tiny steamed balls of crushed wheat

Oat

Healthy breakfast grain

Quinoa

Nutritious and high-protein grain

Rice

Staple grain for many dishes

Herb

Fresh and dried leafy seasonings

Basil

Sweet and aromatic green herb

Cilantro

Citrusy and fresh-tasting green herb

Dill

Delicate herb with a tangy flavor

Mint

Cool and refreshing green herb

Oregano

Pungent herb used in Mediterranean cooking

Parsley

Fresh, bright herb often used as garnish

Rosemary

Woody herb with pine-like fragrance

Sage

Earthy and slightly peppery herb

Thyme

Earthy and aromatic herb for seasoning

Legume

Beans, lentils, and chickpeas

Black Bean

Small black legumes rich in protein

Chickpea

Great for hummus and curries

Edamame

Young, green soybeans served steamed

Kidney Bean

Red beans often used in chili

Lentil

Nutritious legumes

Pea

Small green legumes often used in cooking

Meat

Animal-based proteins such as beef, pork, and lamb

Beef

Versatile minced beef

Lamb

Tender meat from young sheep

Pork

Juicy pork cuts

Nut and Seed

Edible nuts and seeds for cooking

Almond

Crunchy and healthy nuts

Cashew

Creamy and sweet-tasting nut

Chia Seed

Fiber-rich superfood

Flaxseed

Nutritious seed full of fiber

Peanut

Common and nutritious nuts

Pistachio

Small green nuts with a sweet flavor

Pumpkin Seed

Crunchy edible seeds from pumpkins

Sunflower Seed

Nutty-flavored seeds from sunflowers

Walnut

Rich in Omega-3 fatty acids

Oil and Fat

Cooking oils and animal fats

Coconut Oil

Oil extracted from coconut meat

Olive Oil

Essential cooking oil

Vegetable Oil

Neutral oil used for cooking

Pasta and Noodle

Dried and fresh pasta varieties

Fettuccine

Flat, thick pasta ribbons

Ramen

Thin, curly Japanese noodles

Spaghetti

Long, thin Italian pasta

Udon

Thick Japanese wheat noodles

Poultry

Bird-based proteins such as chicken and turkey

Chicken

Lean and protein-rich chicken

Duck

Rich and flavorful poultry meat

Turkey

Large bird with lean meat

Processed Food

Pre-packaged or processed food items

Canned Tuna

Preserved tuna fish packed in cans

Frozen Pizza

Ready-to-bake pizza stored frozen

Instant Noodles

Quick-cook noodles for fast meals

Seafood

Fish and shellfish

Cod

Mild-flavored white fish

Crab

Sweet and delicate shellfish meat

Lobster

Luxury shellfish with sweet meat

Salmon

Omega-3 rich salmon

Shrimp

Tender and flavorful shrimp

Tuna

Firm, meaty fish popular for grilling

Spice

Dried plant-based flavor enhancers

Black Pepper

Common spice for flavoring

Cardamom

Fragrant spice used in sweet and savory dishes

Chili Powder

Spicy seasoning blend

Cinnamon

Warm and aromatic spice

Cloves

Strong, aromatic dried flower buds

Coriander

Earthy spice made from dried seeds

Cumin

Earthy and warm spice

Ginger

Pungent and spicy root

Nutmeg

Warm, sweet spice from seeds

Paprika

Mild and smoky spice

Salt

Essential seasoning

Turmeric

Bright yellow anti-inflammatory spice

Sweetener

Sugar, honey, and artificial sweeteners

Agave Syrup

Sweet syrup derived from agave plants

Brown Sugar

Moist sugar with a hint of molasses

Honey

Natural sweetener

Icing Sugar

Finely powdered sugar used for icing and dusting

Maple Syrup

Sweet syrup from maple trees

Stevia

Natural zero-calorie sweetener

Sugar

Sweetener for recipes

Tofu and Soy Products

Soy-based meat substitutes

Tofu

Plant-based protein source

Vegetable

Edible plants and roots

Asparagus

Tender green spears with mild flavor

Bell Pepper

Colorful sweet peppers

Broccoli

Green, fiber-rich vegetable

Cabbage

Dense leafy vegetable used in slaws and stir-fries

Carrot

Crunchy and nutritious carrots

Celery

Crunchy stalk vegetable

Corn

Sweet kernels eaten fresh or cooked

Cucumber

Cool and crisp green vegetable

Garlic

Fresh garlic cloves

Green Bean

Vegetable,Tender pods often steamed or sautéed

Lettuce

Leafy green often used in salads

Mushroom

Edible fungi with umami flavor

Onion

Aromatic onions for cooking

Potato

Starchy potatoes for various dishes

Radish

Peppery and crunchy root vegetable

Spinach

Leafy green spinach

Sweet Potato

Sweet, orange-fleshed root vegetable

Tomato

Fresh, ripe tomatoes

Zucchini

Mild-flavored summer squash