Ingredients

Raw materials like herbs, spices, meats, grains, dairy, etc.

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abalone

Abalone is a large, edible sea snail of the genus Haliotis, found in coastal waters worldwide, with...

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absinthe bitters

Absinthe bitters are concentrated cocktail bitters flavored with the same core botanicals as absinth...

acacia

Acacia is a large genus of trees and shrubs in the legume family (Fabaceae), with over a thousand sp...

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acacia honey

Acacia honey is a pale, mild honey usually made from black locust blossoms. Its delicate floral flav...

acai

Acai (pronounced ah-sah-EE) is a small, dark purple berry that grows in clusters on acai palm trees...

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acetic acid

Acetic acid is the colorless, pungent-smelling weak acid responsible for vinegar's sour taste and mu...

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achiote

Achiote, also called annatto, is a natural food coloring and flavoring made from the seeds of the ac...

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achiote paste

Achiote paste, also called annatto paste or recado rojo, is a brick-red seasoning paste used through...

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acid

Acid, in cooking, refers to any of the compounds that give foods a sour, tart, or tangy taste, eithe...

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acidulant

An acidulator, more commonly called an acidulant, is any ingredient used to add acidity to a dish, w...

ackee

Ackee is a tropical fruit native to West Africa, the edible portion of the ackee tree (Blighia sapid...

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acorn

Acorns are the edible nuts of oak trees (genus Quercus), an important food source for many cultures,...

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acorn squash

Acorn squash is a variety of winter squash named for its acorn-like shape, also known as pepper squa...

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active dry yeast

Active dry yeast is dried baker's yeast used to ferment and raise dough.

additives

Food additives are substances added to food to modify or enhance properties such as appearance, flav...

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adobo

Adobo is a savory, tangy marinade, sauce, or seasoning method built on soy sauce or vinegar, garlic,...

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advieh

Advieh is a family of Persian spice blends whose composition depends on the dish.

adzuki bean

The adzuki bean, also known as the azuki bean, is a small, reddish-brown legume that has been a stap...

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affinois cheese

Daffinois Cheese, more properly known by its trade name Fromager d'Affinois, is a soft, double-cream...

african pepper

African pepper, also known as grains of Selim or Kani pepper, is a spice native to West Africa.

agar

Agar, also known as agar-agar, is a gelatinous substance derived from certain species of red algae.

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agave

Agave is a genus of succulent plants native to Mexico and the southwestern United States.

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agave nectar

Agave nectar, also called agave syrup, is a liquid sweetener made by extracting, filtering, and heat...

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ahi

Ahi is the market name, borrowed from Hawaiian, for two related tuna species: yellowfin tuna (Thunnu...

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aji

Aji is a broad term used to describe a variety of chili peppers and their corresponding sauces in So...

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aji amarillo

Aji amarillo is a variety of chili pepper that is widely used in Peruvian cuisine.

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aji panca

Ají panca is a Peruvian chili valued for its dark color and fruity, relatively mild flavor.

ajwain

Ajwain, also known as carom seeds or bishop's weed, is a flavorful spice.

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alaskan cod

Alaskan cod, also known as Pacific cod, is a white-fleshed, flaky fish that has been a staple ingred...

alaskan king crab

Alaskan king crab, also known as the red king crab or Paralithodes camtschaticus, is a large, succul...

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alaskan salmon

Alaskan salmon refers to several species of wild-caught salmon that originate from the cold, pristin...

alaska pollock

Alaska pollock, also known as walleye pollock, is a species of marine fish that is a member of the c...

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albacore

Albacore, also known as the white tuna or longfin tuna, is a species of tuna found in the temperate...

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alcohol

Alcohol, in the context of culinary arts, refers to the class of organic compounds characterized by...

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alder wood

Alder wood, also known as Alnus, is a type of hardwood that is commonly used in various culinary app...

aleppo pepper

Aleppo pepper, also known as Halaby pepper or Aleppo chili, is a variety of dried chili pepper.

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alfalfa sprout

Alfalfa sprouts are the young, tender shoots that emerge from the germinated seeds of the alfalfa pl...

algae

Algae are a diverse group of photosynthetic organisms that range from single-celled microalgae to la...

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alligator

Gator refers to the American alligator (Alligator mississippiensis), a large reptile native to the s...

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alligator meat

Alligator meat, also known as gator meat, is a unique and flavorful ingredient that has been a part...

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alligator pepper

Alligator pepper is a spice.

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allium

Allium is a genus of monocotyledonous flowering plants that includes hundreds of species, many of wh...

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all-purpose flour

All-purpose flour is a versatile type of wheat flour that is widely used in baking and cooking.

allspice

Allspice, also known as Jamaica pepper or pimento, is a dried berry from the evergreen Pimenta dioic...

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allulose

Allulose is a low-calorie sugar used as a sweetener in some foods and baking products.

almond

Almonds are the edible seeds of the almond tree, a species of tree native to the Middle East and Sou...

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almond bark

Almond bark, also known as confectioner's coating or candy coating, is a type of chocolate-like conf...

almond butter

Almond butter is a creamy, nutty spread made from ground almonds.

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almond cream

Almond cream, also known as crème d'amandes, is a rich and creamy ingredient used in a variety of sw...

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almond extract

Almond extract is a widely used flavoring agent derived from the kernels of the almond tree (Prunus...

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