Ingredients

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

2,734 terms in this category
safflower oil

Safflower oil, derived from the seeds of the safflower plant (Carthamus tinctorius), is a versatile...

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saffron

Saffron, often referred to as the "red gold," is a spice derived from the dried stigmas of the Crocu...

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saffron thread

Saffron threads are the whole, dried stigmas of the Crocus sativus flower sold intact rather than gr...

sage

Sage, scientifically known as Salvia officinalis, is a perennial evergreen herb that has been cultiv...

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sago

Sago is a starch extracted from the pith of various palm tree species, primarily the Metroxylon sagu...

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salad

A salad is a dish of raw or cooked ingredients - typically greens, vegetables, fruit, grains, or pro...

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salad green

Salad greens, also known as leafy greens or salad leaves, refer to a variety of edible leaves that a...

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salad mix

Salad mix, also known as mesclun or spring mix, is a blend of young, tender greens and herbs commonl...

salad oil

Salad oil is a general term for light, neutral-tasting oils - such as olive, peanut, sunflower, cano...

salad shrimp

Salad shrimp, also known as bay shrimp or cocktail shrimp, refers to small, bite-sized shrimp that a...

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salal berry

Salal berries (Gaultheria shallon) are a small, dark-colored fruit native to the Pacific Northwest r...

salmon

Salmon is any of several fish species in the family Salmonidae, prized as a beloved and widely-used...

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salmon berries

Salmonberries are a species of edible berry native to the Pacific Northwest region of North America.

salmon roe

Salmon roe is the roe, or eggs, of salmon, a highly prized ingredient in the culinary world.

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salmon skin

Salmon skin is a byproduct of the salmon-processing industry that has gained increasing popularity i...

salsify

Salsify, also known as the "oyster plant" or "vegetable oyster," is a root vegetable that has been c...

salt

Salt is a mineral compound, primarily sodium chloride, that has been a fundamental part of human cul...

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salt and pepper

Salt and pepper are two of the most ubiquitous and indispensable ingredients in the culinary world.

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salt cod

Salt cod, also known as bacalao, is a preserved fish product that has been a staple ingredient in ma...

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salted butter

Salted butter is butter with added salt, used for spreading, cooking, and baking.

salted egg

Salted eggs, also known as preserved eggs, are duck, chicken, or quail eggs cured in a salt brine or...

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salt fish

Saltfish, also known as salt cod or bacalao, is a preserved fish product that has been a staple ingr...

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saltine

Saltines, also known as soda crackers, are a ubiquitous and versatile cracker that has been a staple...

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saltiness

Saltiness is a fundamental taste perception that is integral to the culinary experience.

salt pork

Salt pork is a type of preserved pork product that has been cured with salt and sometimes smoked.

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salt water

Saltwater refers to the naturally occurring water found in oceans, seas, and other large bodies of w...

salumi

Salumi is a broad term that refers to a variety of cured and fermented meat products originating fro...

sambal oelek

Sambal oelek is a spicy condiment.

sand crab

Sand crabs, also known as mole crabs or surf crabs, are small crustaceans found along the sandy beac...

sanding sugar

Sanding sugar, also known as decorating sugar or crystal sugar, is a type of granulated sugar that i...

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sandwich bread

Sandwich bread: a ubiquitous ingredient in cuisines around the world.

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sandwich bun

The sandwich bun is a ubiquitous and essential component of countless culinary creations across the...

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sandwich filling

Sandwich filling refers to the ingredients placed between two slices of bread to create a sandwich.

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sandwich meat

Sandwich meat, also known as deli meat or cold cuts, refers to a variety of pre-cooked, cured, and s...

san marzano

San Marzano tomatoes are a celebrated Italian heirloom variety known for their exceptional flavor an...

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sansho

Sansho is the dried, ground pod of the Japanese pepper tree (Zanthoxylum piperitum), prized for a ci...

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sardine

Sardines, also called pilchards, are small, oily fish of the herring family (Clupeidae), eaten fresh...

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saskatoon berry

The saskatoon berry, also called serviceberry or juneberry, is a small, dark purple fruit from shrub...

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sassafras

Sassafras is a deciduous tree native to eastern North America, with a long history of culinary use i...

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satsuma

The satsuma is a small, seedless variety of mandarin orange with thin, easy-to-peel skin, named for...

saturated fat

Saturated fat is a type of dietary fat whose carbon chains contain only single bonds, giving it a st...

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sauerkraut

Sauerkraut is finely shredded cabbage preserved by salting and lacto-fermentation, which gives it a...

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sausage

Sausage is ground or minced meat, typically pork, beef, or a mix, seasoned with spices and herbs and...

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sausage meat

Sausage meat is ground, seasoned meat, most often pork, sold and cooked loose rather than packed int...

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savoy cabbage

Savoy cabbage, a member of the Brassica oleracea species, is a unique and delicious variety of cabba...

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savoy spinach

Savoy spinach, also known as curly spinach or crinkly spinach, is a variety of spinach (Spinacia ole...

sazon

Sazon is a seasoning blend commonly used in Latin American and Caribbean cuisines, particularly in P...

scallion

Scallions, also known as green onions or spring onions, are a versatile and widely-used ingredient i...

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scallion greens

Green scallions, also called green onions or spring onions, are the whole young shoots of an onion p...

scallop

Scallops are a type of bivalve mollusk that have been a prized ingredient in culinary traditions aro...

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