Comprehensive reference of culinary ingredients.
7-Bone Pot Roast
A cut from the chuck section of the cow, containing part of the shoulder blade bone that resembles the number seven. This cut is generally fatty and known for its connective tissue, which requires slow cooking to break down.
Ababai
A tropical fruit native to the Amazon rainforest, particularly found in regions of Brazil. It is relatively uncommon and considered exotic in many parts of the world.
Abalone
A marine gastropod mollusk found along the coasts of New Zealand, South Africa, Australia, Japan, and parts of North and South America.
Abalone Cap Mushroom
A large, edible mushroom belonging to the genus Pleurotus, commonly found in Southeast Asian forests. It is recognized for its thick cap and stem and resembles the shape of a marine abalone.
Abondance
A semi-firm cheese made using raw cow's milk, originating from the Haute-Savoie region in France. It is made with milk from the Abondance, Montbéliarde, or Tarine breeds of cows, which graze on the alpine pastures, influencing its characteristic flavor.
Abruzzese Sausage
A traditional Italian sausage originating from the Abruzzo region, made from pork meat mixed with a variety of spices and sometimes red wine. It is typically cured and sometimes air-dried to enhance flavor during preservation.
Abura-Age
Thin slices of tofu that have been deep-fried until they form a puffy and golden surface. Originating from Japan, it is made by slicing tofu into thin sheets, then frying once to remove moisture and a second time to expand their volume.
Acerola
A small, bright red or yellow fruit that is also known as West Indian cherry, native to tropical areas of the Western Hemisphere, including the Caribbean and Central and South America.
Acesulfame K
A synthetic calorie-free sweetener, acesulfame K, also known as acesulfame potassium, is a chemical compound derived from acetoacetic acid and a mixture of potassium, carbon, nitrogen, oxygen, sulfur, and hydrogen atoms.
Acidophilis Milk
A fermented dairy product made by adding Lactobacillus acidophilus bacteria to milk. Originates from the practice of culturing milk to enhance its probiotic content and maintain a longer shelf life.
Ackee
Native to West Africa, ackee is a tropical fruit that belongs to the lychee family. It's grown in countries like Jamaica, where it is also considered a national fruit.
Acorn
The nut of the oak tree, belonging to the genus Quercus, commonly found in the Northern Hemisphere, particularly North America and Europe. It comes in a hard shell, which houses the seed.
Acorn Squash
A variety of winter squash native to North and Central America, characterized by its ribbed exterior and green skin, often with a yellow or orange spot where it ripens.
Advantame
A high-intensity sweetener derived from aspartame and vanillin. It is a non-nutritive sweetener, developed to provide a sugar-like taste with increased sweetness potency and reduced calorie content.
Aframomum Melegueta
A spice derived from the seeds of the Aframomum melegueta plant, native to West Africa. It is part of the ginger family and is commonly known as grains of paradise.
African Bird Pepper
A small, fiery chili pepper variety native to Africa, particularly prevalent in West African regions.
Agar Powder
Derived from red algae, agar powder is a gelatinous substance primarily used as a vegetarian gelling agent.
Agrinion Olives
Agrinion olives are a variety of table olive originating from the Agrinio region in western Greece. These olives are typically harvested when mature and are known for their large size and deep black color.
Ajwa Dates
These are a type of date derived from the date palm, predominantly grown in the Medina region of Saudi Arabia. They are renowned for their distinct dark brown to black color and chewy flesh.
Ajwain
A spice from the seeds of a plant (Trachyspermum ammi) native to India and the Near East, closely related to caraway and cumin.
Ají Panca Chili - Dried
A variety of chili pepper native to Peru, ají panca is commonly dried after harvest. These peppers are deep red to dark brown when dried and have a wrinkled appearance, often used in Peruvian cuisine and known for their mild heat.
Albacore
A species of tuna found in temperate and tropical oceans, it is recognized for its long pectoral fins and predominantly inhabits the Pacific Ocean.
Aleppo Olives
Aleppo olives are a variety of olive grown primarily in the region surrounding Aleppo, Syria. These olives are known for their distinct deep red to dark brownish-black hue due to the ripening process under the Mediterranean sun.
Aleppo Pepper
A spice made from dried and crushed Halaby peppers, primarily sourced from the Aleppo region in Syria and parts of Turkey.