Comprehensive reference of culinary ingredients.
Abalone
A marine gastropod mollusk found along the coasts of New Zealand, South Africa, Australia, Japan, and parts of North and South America.
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.
American Black Caviar
Derived from the roe of native American sturgeon species, typically the paddlefish or hackleback, found in rivers and lakes in the United States.
Anchovies
Small forage fish from the Engraulidae family, commonly found in the Atlantic, Indian, and Pacific Oceans.
Arctic Char
This cold-water fish is native to alpine lakes and coastal waters in the Arctic and sub-Arctic regions. It belongs to the Salmonidae family, closely related to salmon and trout.
Ayu
A freshwater fish native to East Asia, particularly Japan, China, and Korea. Known as "sweetfish," it inhabits clear rivers and is seasonally available, primarily in summer.
Baby Octopus
Baby octopus is a cephalopod mollusk found in oceans worldwide, typically smaller and more tender than adult octopus.
Bar Clam
A type of shellfish belonging to the mollusk family, typically found in the Atlantic waters off the east coast of Canada and the northeastern United States. It is a larger variety of clam, known for its oval-shaped shell and meaty interior.
Basa
A type of catfish native to Southeast Asia, primarily found in the Mekong and Chao Phraya rivers. It is often farmed in Vietnam.
Bay Scallops
Small bivalve mollusks found in shallow waters along the Atlantic and Pacific coasts, particularly on the East Coast of North America.
Beluga Caviar
Beluga caviar is the roe from the beluga sturgeon, primarily found in the Caspian Sea. It is one of the most esteemed and expensive types of caviar available.
Black Sea Bass
A marine fish found along the eastern coast of the United States, commonly inhabiting rocky bottoms and reefs. It is characterized by its dark colors and elongated shape.
Blackfish
Blackfish, also known as Tautog, is a marine fish found primarily in the western Atlantic Ocean from Nova Scotia to Georgia. It is known for its distinctive mottled black/brown and white appearance and prefers rocky coastal areas.
Blood Clam
Blood clams are a type of mollusk found in the warm, shallow waters of the Indian and Pacific Oceans. Known for their distinct reddish hemolymph, they are harvested primarily in regions like Southeast Asia and parts of North America.
Blue Crab
A crustacean native to the western Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico. It is recognized for its distinctive blue claws and olive-colored shell.
Bluefin Tuna
A species of tuna found in the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea known for its large size and rich, deep red flesh.
Bluefish
An ocean fish found in temperate and subtropical waters worldwide, notably in the western Atlantic Ocean from Massachusetts to Argentina.
Bombay Duck
A type of lizardfish native to the waters of the Indo-Pacific region, particularly the coasts of India and Bangladesh.
Bonito
Bonito is a type of fish belonging to the Scombridae family, closely related to mackerels and tuna. It is typically found in temperate and tropical waters.
Bonito Dried
Dried bonito is skipjack tuna filleted, smoked, and then sun-dried until very hard, originating from Japan.
Bonito Flakes
Thin shavings of dried, fermented, and smoked skipjack tuna, known as katsuobushi in Japan.
Bottarga
Bottarga is the salted, cured roe of grey mullet or tuna, primarily from the Mediterranean region.
Bowfin Roe
Small eggs from the bowfin fish, Amia calva, native to eastern North America.
Buffalofish
Native to North American freshwater sources, particularly the Mississippi River and its tributaries. Buffalofish is known for its high-fat content and is part of the catostomidae family.