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Words Related to Food Ingredients - Types of Ingredients
Here you will learn the names of different types of ingredients in English such as "herb", "sweetener", and "fungi".
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herb
[noun]
a plant with seeds, leaves, or flowers used for cooking or medicine, such as mint and parsley
spice
[noun]
a type of dried plant with a pleasant smell used to add taste or color to the food
fat
[noun]
a substance taken from animals or plants and then processed so that it can be used in cooking
algae
[noun]
plants without true roots, leaves, or stems, which grow in or near a body of water, such as seaweeds
fungi
[noun]
a diverse group of organisms that include mushrooms, yeasts, and molds, characterized by their ability to decompose organic matter
flour
[noun]
a fine powder made by crushing wheat or other grains, used for making bread, cakes, pasta, etc.
grain
[noun]
small, hard seeds or that are harvested from cereal plants and used as a food source.
sugar
[noun]
a sweet white or brown substance that is obtained from plants and used to make food and drinks sweet
starch
[noun]
a white carbohydrate food substance that exists in flour, potatoes, rice, etc.
yeast
[noun]
a type of fungus capable of converting sugar into alcohol and carbon dioxide, used in making alcoholic drinks and bread swell
stuffing
[noun]
a mixture of different ingredients cut up and used to stuff meat or vegetables
batter
[noun]
a mixture consisting of flour, milk, and eggs, used for making pancakes, or for covering food before frying
dough
[noun]
a thick mixture of flour, liquid and sometimes yeast that is baked into bread or pastry
extract
[noun]
a concentrated substance derived from a natural source, often used to add flavor or fragrance to food, beverages, or other products
stock cube
[noun]
a small cube made from dried vegetable or meat juices, used to flavor soups, etc.
breadcrumbs
[noun]
very small pieces of bread, used in cooking especially for coating items of food before frying
custard
[noun]
a thick creamy sauce made with milk, eggs, sugar, flour or corn flour that is served hot on top of puddings, fruits, etc.
glaze
[noun]
a glossy and transparent coating applied to food for added flavor, shine, or decorative purposes
filling
[noun]
a combination of ingredients used as a filling for pastries, sandwiches, and other food items
seasoning
[noun]
a substance or mixture added to food to enhance its flavor, typically consisting of herbs, spices and salt
gum
[noun]
a substance extracted from plants that is typically sticky and viscous in nature
mincemeat
[noun]
a mixture of chopped fruits, spices, and sometimes meat, traditionally used as a filling in pies and desserts
meat extract
[noun]
a concentrated liquid or paste made from boiling or simmering meat to extract its flavor and nutrients
garnish
[noun]
a decorative or flavorful element added to a dish to enhance its visual appeal or taste.
stock
[noun]
a liquid that is made by cooking meat, bones, vegetables, or fish in water, used for making gravy or soup
textured vegetable protein
[noun]
a plant-based protein made from defatted soy flour used as a meat substitute in vegetarian and vegan dishes
liaison
[noun]
a mixture of eggs, cream, or other ingredients used to thicken sauces or soups, often providing a smooth and rich texture
mirepoix
[noun]
a diced vegetable mixture used in cooking for flavoring sauces, soups, and stews
panada
[noun]
a dish made from bread/breadcrumbs and liquid, used in stuffing, dumplings, and as a thickener for soups and sauces
mash
[noun]
a mixture of food ingredients, typically cooked, that have been crushed or beaten together until they form a smooth texture
roux
[noun]
a mixture created by blending fat and flour together, used to thicken and add flavor to various dishes
salpicon
[noun]
a mixture of diced/shredded ingredients with dressing/sauce, used as a filling or topping for dishes like salads or tacos
timbale
[noun]
a savory or sweet dish made by baking ingredients in a mold or pastry shell.
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