Ingredients

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

2,734 terms in this category
california chile

The 'California chile' refers to a type of chili pepper that is native to the state of California in...

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callaloo

Callaloo is a vibrant, nutrient-dense leafy green that has a rich history and culinary significance...

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calrose rice

Calrose rice is a short-grain, sticky rice variety that has become a staple ingredient in many cuisi...

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camellia sinensis

Camellia sinensis, commonly known as the tea plant, is the evergreen shrub from which all true teas...

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camembert

Camembert is a soft, creamy cow's milk cheese.

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campanelle

Campanelle is a type of pasta.

canadian bacon

Canadian bacon, also known as back bacon, is a type of cured and smoked pork product.

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canary melon

A canary melon is a smooth-skinned, oblong melon (Cucumis melo, Inodorus group) with a bright yellow...

candied cherry

Candied cherries, also called glace cherries, are sweet cherries that have been simmered in sugar sy...

candied citron

Candied citron is the thick, pale rind of the citron fruit (Citrus medica) that has been boiled in s...

candied fruit

Candied fruit, also called crystallized fruit, is fruit that has been cooked and preserved in sugar...

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candied ginger

Candied ginger, also called crystallized ginger, is fresh ginger root that has been cooked in sugar...

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candied orange peel

Candied orange peel is orange rind that has been boiled to remove bitterness, then simmered in sugar...

candied pecan

Candied pecans are pecan halves or pieces that have been roasted and then coated in a caramelized su...

candied peel

Candied peel, also called candied citrus peel, is the rind of citrus fruits such as orange, lemon, l...

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candied walnut

Candied walnuts are walnut halves or pieces coated in a caramelized sugar, honey, or maple syrup gla...

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candlenut

Candlenut is the oily seed of the Aleurites moluccanus tree, used ground as a thickener and flavor b...

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candy coating

Candy coating, also called compound coating or confectionery coating, is a chocolate-like coating ma...

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cane sugar

Cane sugar, also known as sucrose, is a type of crystalline sugar derived from the juice of sugarcan...

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cane syrup

Cane syrup is a thick, viscous sweetener made by boiling down sugarcane juice directly, without crys...

canned goods

Canned goods refer to food items that have been processed, sealed, and preserved in airtight metal,...

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cannellini bean

Cannellini beans, also known as white kidney beans, are a type of legume that have been a staple ing...

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canola oil

Canola oil, a staple in many kitchens worldwide, is a widely used cooking oil derived from the seeds...

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cantaloupe

Cantaloupe, a member of the Cucurbitaceae family, is a beloved summer fruit with a rich history and...

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cape gooseberry

The cape gooseberry, also known as the ground cherry or Physalis, is a small, golden-yellow fruit th...

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caper

Capers: the small, flavorful buds of the Capparis spinosa plant.

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caper berry

The caper berry, often mistaken for its more commonly used counterpart, the caper bud, is a unique a...

caper brine

Caper brine is a versatile and flavorful liquid.

capretto

Capretto is the Italian term for young goat meat, typically from milk-fed kid goats slaughtered at a...

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caprino romano

Caprino Romano is a hard, salty Italian grating cheese made from goat's milk, made in the same aged,...

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capsaicin

Capsaicin is the primary compound in chili peppers responsible for their characteristic spicy, punge...

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capsicum

Capsicum is the genus of flowering plants that includes all sweet and hot peppers, from bell peppers...

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capsicum baccatum

Capsicum baccatum, commonly called the aji pepper, is a chili pepper species native to South America...

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carambola

Carambola, also called star fruit, is a tropical fruit named for the five-pointed star shape seen wh...

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caramel

Caramel is the flavorful golden-to-brown product of caramelizing sugar: heating it until it browns a...

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caramel syrup

Caramel syrup is a thin, pourable form of caramelized sugar, used to sweeten and flavor drinks and d...

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caraway

Caraway (*Carum carvi*) is a biennial herb in the Apiaceae family, related to cumin, fennel, and dil...

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carbon dioxide

Carbon dioxide (CO2) is a colorless, odorless gas that plays a vital role in various culinary applic...

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carcass

A carcass refers to the body of a slaughtered animal, typically a large mammal such as a cow, pig, o...

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cardamom

Cardamom is a highly prized spice.

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cardoon

Cardoon, a member of the thistle family, is a fascinating and underappreciated ingredient with a ric...

caribou

Caribou, also known as reindeer in some regions, is a species of large deer native to the Arctic and...

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carnaroli rice

Carnaroli rice, often referred to as the "king of risottos," is a highly prized variety of rice.

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carob

Carob is the sweet pulp of carob pods, often dried and ground into a powder used in baking and drink...

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carob chip

Carob chips are a popular ingredient in various culinary applications, offering a distinct flavor pr...

carom seed

Carom seeds, also known as ajwain or ajowan, are the small, oval-shaped seeds of the Trachyspermum a...

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carp

Carp is a freshwater fish that has been a staple ingredient in many cuisines around the world for ce...

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carp roe

Carp roe, also known as carp caviar, refers to the unfertilized eggs or roe of the common carp (Cypr...

carrageenan

Carrageenan is a family of linear sulfated polysaccharides that are extracted from certain species o...

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carrot

The carrot, a member of the Apiaceae family, is a root vegetable that has been a staple ingredient i...

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