Ingredients

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

2,734 terms in this category
vialone nano

Vialone Nano is a short-grain Italian rice variety cultivated in the Veneto region of northeastern I...

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vidalia onion

The Vidalia onion is a unique variety of sweet onion.

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vienna sausage

Vienna sausage, also known as wiener or frankfurter, is a type of sausage.

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vietnamese coriander

Vietnamese coriander, also known as rau răm, is a fragrant and flavorful herb that has become an int...

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vinegar

Vinegar is a ubiquitous ingredient in cuisines around the world, with a rich history dating back tho...

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vine leaves

Vine leaves, also known as grape leaves, are the large, green leaves that grow on grapevines.

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violet

Violets are small, fragrant flowers that belong to the genus Viola, which includes over 500 species...

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vital wheat gluten

Vital wheat gluten is a concentrated wheat-protein powder used to strengthen dough or make seitan.

vongole

Vongole is a culinary term that refers to a type of small, edible saltwater clam.

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wagyu

Wagyu is a type of premium beef.

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wakame

Wakame is a type of edible seaweed that has been a staple ingredient in Asian cuisines, particularly...

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walleye pollock

Walleye pollock, also known as Alaska pollock or Pacific pollock, is a species of marine fish that b...

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walnut

Walnuts, scientifically known as Juglans regia, are a beloved ingredient in cuisines around the worl...

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walnut bread

Walnut bread is a type of quick bread made with ground walnuts, flour, eggs, and other common baking...

walnut butter

Walnut butter is a rich, creamy spread made from ground walnuts.

walnut flour

Walnut flour is a finely ground powder made from dried, shelled walnuts.

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walnut oil

Walnut oil is a distinctive and flavorful oil derived from the nuts of the walnut tree (Juglans regi...

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warm spices

Warm spices refer to a category of dried spices that impart a distinctive, comforting aroma and flav...

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wasabi

Wasabi, also known as Japanese horseradish, is a unique and pungent ingredient that has been an inte...

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water

Water is the liquid used to hydrate doughs, dissolve ingredients, cook grains, make stocks, and adju...

water buffalo

The water buffalo is a large bovine species that is closely related to the domestic cattle.

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water chestnut

Water chestnuts are the edible corms (underground stems) of several aquatic plants belonging to the...

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water cracker

Water crackers are a simple yet versatile type of crisp, dry cracker made primarily from flour, wate...

watercress

Watercress is a small, aquatic, perennial herb that has been a part of the human diet for centuries.

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waterfowl

Waterfowl refers to a broad category of birds that live and thrive in aquatic environments, includin...

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watermelon radish

The watermelon radish, also known as the Chinese red meat radish or roseheart radish, is a unique an...

wax bean

Wax beans, also known as yellow beans, are a variety of snap bean characterized by a pale yellow or...

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wax pepper

Wax pepper most often refers to the Hungarian wax pepper, a variety of chili pepper in the Capsicum...

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waxy

The term 'waxy' in culinary contexts refers to the texture and mouthfeel of certain starchy foods, p...

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waxy potato

Waxy potatoes, sometimes called boiling potatoes, are potato (Solanum tuberosum) varieties bred for...

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wehani

Wehani is a specialty rice variety.

west indian avocado

The West Indian avocado, also called the Antillean avocado, is one of three botanical races of the a...

wheat

Wheat is a cereal grain that has been a staple food for humans for thousands of years.

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wheat berry

Wheat berry, the intact, unprocessed kernel of the wheat plant, is a staple ingredient with a rich h...

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wheat bran

Wheat bran is the hard, outer layer of the wheat kernel, which is removed during the milling process...

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wheat flour

Wheat flour is a fundamental ingredient in countless culinary traditions around the world.

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wheat germ

Wheat germ is the nutrient-rich embryo of the wheat kernel, which is the reproductive part of the wh...

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wheat gluten

Wheat gluten is a versatile, protein-rich ingredient derived from the wheat grain; it is not the sam...

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wheat starch

Wheat starch is a fine, powdery substance extracted from the endosperm of wheat grains.

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whey

Whey is a liquid byproduct that is obtained during the process of cheese or yogurt production.

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whey cheese

Whey cheese, also known as ricotta, is a fresh, soft cheese made from the whey byproduct of other ch...

whipping cream

Whipping cream is a rich dairy product skimmed from fresh cow's milk, typically containing around 30...

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white anchovy

White anchovies, also known as boquerones, are a type of small, silver-colored fish that are a popul...

white asparagus

White asparagus, also known as "edible ivory," is a unique and prized ingredient in the culinary wor...

white bean

White beans, also known as cannellini beans or navy beans, are a staple ingredient in many culinary...

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white bread

White bread refers to a type of bread made from wheat flour that has been refined to remove the bran...

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white cabbage

White cabbage, scientifically known as Brassica oleracea var. capitata, is a member of the Brassicac...

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white cheddar

White cheddar is cheddar cheese left in its natural pale ivory color, without the annatto or paprika...

white chocolate

White chocolate is made from cocoa butter, milk solids, and sugar, without the cocoa solids that giv...

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white corn

White corn is corn (maize) with pale white kernels rather than the more common yellow; the term desc...

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