Ingredients

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

2,734 terms in this category
unagi

Unagi is a type of freshwater eel that is highly prized in Japanese cuisine.

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unbleached flour

Unbleached flour is wheat flour that has not undergone the bleaching process, resulting in a natural...

uncured

Uncured refers to meat products that have not undergone the curing process, which typically involves...

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underripe

The term "underripe" refers to produce, such as fruits and vegetables, that have been harvested or p...

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unencased sausage

Unencased sausage, also known as "loose sausage" or "sausage meat," refers to sausage filling that i...

unpasteurized

Unpasteurized refers to food products, typically dairy or fermented items, that have not undergone t...

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unrefined oil

Unrefined oils are plant-based oils that have undergone minimal processing compared to their refined...

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unrefined salt

Unrefined salt, also known as natural or raw salt, refers to salt that has undergone minimal process...

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unrefined sugar

Unrefined sugar, also known as raw sugar or turbinado sugar, is a minimally processed form of sugar...

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unripe

The term "unripe" refers to a fruit, vegetable, or other plant-based ingredient that has not yet rea...

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unripened cheese

Unripened cheese, also known as fresh cheese, is a type of cheese that has not undergone the aging o...

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unsalted butter

Unsalted butter is butter made without added salt.

unsmoked bacon

Unsmoked bacon, also known as green bacon or fresh bacon, is a type of bacon that has not undergone...

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urad

Urad, also known as black gram or white lentil, is a type of pulse that is widely used in South Asia...

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urad dal

Urad dal, also known as black gram or white lentil, is a small, oval-shaped legume that has been an...

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urfa

Urfa, also known as Urfa biber or Isot, is a unique and flavorful Turkish spice that has gained popu...

vadouvan

Vadouvan is a complex spice blend.

vanilla

Vanilla: a fragrant and flavorful spice.

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vanilla bean

A vanilla bean is the cured, dried seed pod of the vanilla orchid, the source of one of the world's...

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vanilla bean paste

Vanilla bean paste is a concentrated vanilla flavoring containing visible vanilla seeds in a thicken...

vanilla essence

Vanilla essence is a liquid vanilla flavoring whose meaning varies by market.

vanilla extract

Vanilla extract is a concentrated flavoring agent derived from the cured, dried seed pods of various...

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vanilla orchid

The vanilla orchid, scientifically known as Vanilla planifolia, is a climbing vine native to Mesoame...

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vanilla sugar

Vanilla sugar is granulated or powdered sugar infused with the flavor of vanilla, typically made by...

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vanilla wafer

Vanilla wafers are small, thin, crisp cookies flavored with vanilla, prized both on their own and as...

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varietal

In the culinary world, the term "varietal" refers to a specific cultivar or strain of a plant that i...

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variety meats

Variety meats, also known as offal or organ meats, refer to the edible internal organs and other by-...

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veal

Veal is a type of meat that comes from young, milk-fed calves.

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veal scallop

A veal scallop, also called a veal cutlet, is a thin slice cut from the loin or leg of a calf; the t...

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vegan butter

Vegan butter, also known as plant-based butter or dairy-free butter, is a versatile ingredient that...

vegan cheese

Vegan cheese is a plant-based alternative to traditional dairy-based cheese that has gained signific...

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vegan chocolate

Vegan chocolate contains no animal-derived ingredients. Some dark chocolates qualify; check ingredie...

vegan meat

Vegan meat, also known as plant-based meat or meat alternatives, refers to a category of food produc...

vegan sugar

Vegan sugar is any sugar that has not been filtered through animal-derived bone char during refining...

vegan yogurt

Vegan yogurt is a dairy-free alternative to traditional yogurt made from plant-based sources.

vegetable bouillon

Vegetable bouillon is a concentrated stock or broth made from a blend of various vegetables, herbs,...

vegetable broth

Vegetable broth is a fundamental ingredient in many culinary traditions, serving as a flavorful liqu...

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vegetable fat

Vegetable fat, also known as plant-based fat or edible oil, refers to fats and oils derived from var...

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vegetable juice

Vegetable juice is a liquid extracted from various vegetables through mechanical means, such as juic...

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vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is a ubiquitous ingredient in the culinary world, with a rich history and diverse appl...

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vegetable shortening

Vegetable shortening is a solid, fat-based ingredient commonly used in baking and cooking.

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vegetable stock

Vegetable stock is a flavorful liquid made by simmering a variety of vegetables in water.

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vegetarian bacon

Vegetarian bacon, also known as "facon" or "vacon," is a plant-based alternative to traditional pork...

vegetarian sausage

Vegetarian sausage is a meat-free alternative that has gained popularity in recent years as a versat...

venison

Venison: the meat derived from various species of deer.

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venison steak

Venison steak is a steak-cut portion of venison, the meat of various species of deer.

verbena

Verbena, also known as lemon verbena or Aloysia citriodora, is a fragrant herb native to South Ameri...

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verjuice

Verjuice, also known as verjus, is the pressed juice of unripe grapes, crab apples, or other sour, u...

vermicelli

Vermicelli is a type of thin, long, and cylindrical pasta.

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vermouth

Vermouth is a fortified wine that has been infused with a blend of botanicals, herbs, and spices, re...

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