Food that start with A! Memories food names on the spot can be difficult but it’s a fun game. That’s why I have done some work that can help you to win food games. Apart from food games, it’s always interesting to learn more about food. Food is part of our daily life, our society, our culture and many more so why not to know more about these foods.

FOOD THAT START WITH A

If you interested in making food that start with a then now you have too many options. You can easily find these recipes on google and you tube. you will find that how food varies country to country and also certain countries have different name for commonly found fruits and vegetables.

Following is the list of food that Start with A

  Abiu

Abiu is an exotic fruit that originated in the Amazon region of South America. The flesh of ripe abiu is very delicate and it has a mild sweetness. Its flavour has a strong note of caramel and vanilla. Abiu tree grows well in tropical areas.

  Acai

Acai are berries that grow on an acai palm tree, which is native to central and south America. these berries are 1 inch long and have a reddish –purplish colour. This fruit is also known as a superfood because they are rich in antioxidants and fibre. The taste of acai berries is between berries (blackberries & Raspberries) and dark chocolate notes. It also has earthy notes and not very sweet.

  Acerola

Acerola is also known as Barbados cherry or West Indian cherry and it belongs to Malpighiaceae family. The plant of acerola is a shrub or small tree native to central. Northern South America. This fruit resembles cherry and it has a deep red colour and when it’s fully ripened. So what does acerola taste like? It has a sweet and astringent note when eaten fresh. The fruit of acerola is very perishable hence should be quickly frozen after plucking from the tree for later use. It’s also used in the preparation of jam, syrups and Juices.

  Acetum

Acetum is a diluted solution of acetic acid that is used as a solvent and also known as vinegar. It is prepared by acetification of malt, cider or wine or oxidation of alcohol. Acetum vinegar is also used as food preservatives and condiments. 

  Ackee

Ackee is one of the most dangerous fruit in the world. it’s native to West Africa. It has a buttery creamy texture and bland flavour.

  Acorn Squash

Acorn Squash is native to America. I think you are already familiar with squashes. It’s a vegetable that can be made in many ways. It has a sweet, nutty flavour and fibrous texture.

  Ade

Ade is suffice used to denote sweet summer chilled dink. I hope you are enjoying reading more about food that start with a. 

  Adobo

Adobo is a sauce i.e. immersion of raw food in a stock which is composed of oregano, salt, garlic, paprika and vinegar to enhance its flavour. 

  Adzuki beans

Adzuki beans are native to East Asia and the Himalayas. They are types of beans usually have a red, black and white colour.

Agathi Leaves

Sesbania grandiflora, also known as Agathi Keerai. These are a loose-leaf in a branch, many recipes are made with these leaves.

  Agave Syrup

Agave syrup comes from the plant that also produces tequila, the blue agave plant. It’s primarily growing in Mexico. This plant contains aguamiel (sap), the sweet ingredient used to produce agave syrup. It is often used as a substitute for sugar in many drinks and dishes. I found only one syrup that start with letter a.

  Agnolotti pasta

Agnolotti pasta is a type of pasta typically made in the Piedmont region of Italy. it’s made with small pieces of flattened pasta dough, which are folded over a filling of roasted meat or vegetables.

  Ail

Ail is the French name of garlic.

  Aioli

Aioli is a sauce made of garlic, salt, and olive oil. It is similar to mayonnaise. 

  Aitchbone

It’s a hip bone of cattle. 

  Akavit

Akvavit is distilled spirit from grain and potatoes and is flavoured with a variety of herbs

  Albacore

Albacore is a smaller tuna species. They are bullet-shaped with a dark blue back and lighter blue-grey sides and belly.

  Albumen

Egg white is the clear liquid also called albumen, contained within an egg.

  Ale

Ale is a type of beer brewed using a warm fermentation technique also known as fermented malt beverage. There are few wines and beers in this food list that start with letter a.

  Alewife

The alewife is a fish found in North America.

  Alfalfa sprouts

Alfalfa sprouts are the immature shoots of the alfalfa plant, harvested before they become the full-grown plant. 

  Alfredo Sauce

Alfredo Sauce is a simple but elegant creamy, white sauce that is commonly known to layover pasta noodles. It’s made from butter, heavy cream, and parmesan cheese. 

  Allenmande 

Allenmande is a name of the sauce, it’s a classic French sauce.

  All-purpose-flour

All-purpose-flour is refined wheat flour. It’s mostly used in bakery application. We can say that it’s one of the common ingredients in the kitchens who loves baking.

  ALLSPICE

Allspice commonly known as Jamaica pepper, Allspice has the flavour of the dried berry that resembles a combination of cloves, cinnamon, and nutmeg.

  Almond

Almonds are the edible seeds grows on the almond tree. It has many health benefits and culinary uses.

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  Almond Joys

Almond Joy is a candy bar, contains whole almonds, sugar and few other ingredients.

  Amaranth

Amaranthus is a cosmopolitan genus of annual or short-lived perennial plants collectively known as amaranths. Amaranth leaves are versatile greens that can be eaten raw in a salad, added to a stir fry, soup, or a simmered dish like curry. 

  Amarelle

Amarelle is a variety of sour cherry that has pale red fruit and colourless juice.

 Amaretto

 Amaretto is a sweet Italian liqueur that originated in Saronno, Italy.

 Ambrosia

Ambrosia is an American variety of fruit salad.

Amchoor Powder

Amchoor is dried mango powder, made from unripe mangoes. It has a citrus and tangy note.

American cheese

American cheese is a processed cheese made from cheddar, Colby, or similar cheeses.

Amla

Amla is also known as Indian gooseberry, scientific name  of amla is Phyllanthus Emblica. It has many health benefits.

Amontillado

Amontillado is a variety of sherry wine, it has an amber colour. It’s produce by fermenting palomino grapes.

 Ananas

Pineapple also known as ananas in many countries. It belongs to the Bromeliaceae family. It is native to South America. one more common fruit that start with a.

 Anchovies

Anchovies are saltwater forage fish, they have a salty and fishy flavour.

  Anchovy pear  

Anchovy pear is a West Indian fruit that tastes like a mango. It belongs to the Lecythidaceae family.

  Anellini pasta

Anelli is small thin ring pasta. They are generally used in soup and salad pasta. In Italian, Anelli means little rings. 

  Angelica

Angelica is an aromatic perennial herbaceous plant that flowers every two years. It has an earthy flavour.

  Anise

Anise is a type of herb, dried fruit of anise is known as aniseed. it belongs to the Apiaceae family. this herb has many meditational benefits. It’s also used in baking recipes.

  Anjou

Anjou is the name of the wine that is produced in the Loire Valley wine region of France.

  Annato Seed

Annatto is an orange food colouring or condiment made from the seeds of the achiote tree, which grows in tropical regions. 

  Annona/anona

Annona is a genus of tropical fruit trees belonging to the family Annonaceae. Annona also known as sugar apples.

  Apple

Apple is one of the most popular fruits that eaten worldwide. It grows on an apple tree. The scientific name of apple is Malus Domestica. Apples belong to the Rosaceae family. 

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 Apple is one of the common names that come under the category of fruits start with letter a.

  Applejack

Applejack is a strong alcoholic drink produced from apples.

  Applesauce

Applesauce sauce that is made by apples. It can be made with peeled or unpeeled apples and maybe spiced or sweetened. Apple sauce is inexpensive. it’s generally used in North America and some in parts of Europe as well.

  Apricot

Apricot is stone fruit, belongs to family Rosaceae. It’s closely related to peaches, almonds, plums, and cherries. 

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  Arak or Arrack

Arak is a clear, unsweetened aniseed-flavoured alcoholic drink

  Arame (Seaweed)

Arame seaweed is a brown alga cultivated off the shores of Ise Bay, Japan.

  Arecanut

Arecanut is the seed of the areca palm tree. It’s the fourth commonly used psychoactive substance chewed as an aid to digestion as well as a stimulant. either used alone or added with different tobacco or nontobacco substances to make different blends. 

 Armagnac Brandy

It’s a distinctive kind of brandy that produced in the Armagnac region in Gascony, southwest France. Armagnac made from white grapes.

 Arrowroot

Arrowroot powder obtained from the rhizomes of several tropical plants. it’s can be used as gluten-free starch. i have listed few flour names here that start with a.

Artificial sweetener

Artificial sweeteners are non-nutritive sweeteners. They are low in calorie or non-caloric sweeteners.

Common examples of artificial sweetener are aspartame, sucralose, acesulfame potassium, neotame, and saccharin.

  Artichokes

Artichoke is green in colour and has a round shape that has fleshy leaves. It’s an edible plant.

  Arugula

Arugula is a Mediterranean plant belongs to the mustard family, having pungent leaves used in salads recipes.

  Asafoetida

Asafoetida is the dried latex exuded from the rhizome or tap root of several species of Ferula. They are part of the celery family, Umbelliferae. common use of Asafoetida is in herbal medicine and in Indian cooking. 

You can always go through the list of food names if you want only spices food that start with a. you will find 4-5 spices in this list for sure.

 Ashcake

Cornbread wrapped in cabbage leaves and baked in hot ashes. Basic ingredients of ashcake are cornflour, water, baking powder, and salt. you just require to mix all the ingredients and then prepare small pancake and placed them on the white ash from a fire.

 Ash gourd

Ash gourd or Green Pumpkin resembles a pumpkin in size and is grey. The other common name of Ash gourd are white gourd, winter melon or fuzzy melon.

 Asian greens

One more name of Asian greens is cabbage. The entire floret and stem of Asian green are edible.

  Asparagus

Asparagus young shoots commonly used as a spring vegetable. It’s low in calorie, rich in nutrients and contains fibres. you can enjoy them stir-fried as well.

Aspartame

Aspartame is an artificial sweetener and it’s 200 times sweeter than sucrose. Aspartame can substitute sugar in foods and beverages.

  Aspic

  Aspic is spicy clear jelly prepared from a liquid stock made by boiling the bones of beef, chicken, or fish.

  Aubergines

Aubergines are the French name of eggplant. It’s one of the vegetables that can be grilled well and goes right with most of the recipe. 

  Avocado

Avocado has green colour, pear-shaped and fleshy body. The avocado flavour depends on the ripeness of fruit, it has a creamy texture.

FOOD THAT BEGINS WITH A

Now let’s classify above food name into categories:

Name of vegetable that begins with letter A

Acorn Squash

Asian greens 

Ash gourd  

Aubergines

Asparagus

Name of fruits start with letter A

Abiu

Acai 

Amla

Ananas

Anchovy pear  

Annona  

Apple

Apricot 

Avocado

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