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Chickpeas, also known as garbanzo beans are grown in Middle East countries for many years. These are an excellent source of vitamins, minerals, and fiber, improving your digestion and risk of several diseases. Not only are these super healthy, but also they are super useful. You may use them as …

Chicory, characterized by a tough, hairy stem with light purple leaves, is a flowering plant commonly used in salads. It is also used as a substitute for coffee, but it combines a slightly nutty and woody flavor. This flowering plant is used to treat loss of appetite, upset stomach, etc. …

Chili pepper is often mistaken as a vegetable, but instead, it is a fruit. Chili pepper is grown throughout the world but was originally originated from South America. Chili peppers are used to add spiciness to your food; the intensity may depend on the type of pepper being used. Chili …

Chili sauce is commonly used in cooking to add hot and spicy flavor to your dishes. The basic ingredient of chili sauce are chilies, vinegar, salt, and sugar, but recipes can differ. Chili sauce can be found in every store around the world and comes in a sealed bottle. You …

Chinese chives are a plant/vegetable which is one of the types of onion. It has a green color, and it is very crispy and juicy. It is cultivated in the area of Shanghai, which is the biggest province of china. Chives are mixed with other food, i.e., eggs, salad, etc. …

Chinese mulberry is gathered from the Chinese mulberry tree, which is usually found in South and East Asia. They are round in shape and very juicy. Chinese mulberry has a taste like a watermelon. In appearance, it looks like lychees, or some people say they are similar to strawberries. They …

Chipotle is a Mexican grill food such as Tacos and Burritos. Chipotle food is usually smoky and spicy and very good in taste. Chipotle is organic food that is a mixture of beans, rice, and many other veggies. Chipotle is an American restaurant chain that is very popular in many …

Choy sum is a leafy vegetable that is used in many Chinese dishes. Choy sum is a Chinese name of a vegetable called Chinese flower cabbage or Chinese mustard in English. They are cultivated and harvested in the areas of Asia. Choy sum is very good for health as it …

Cranberry beans are the dried beans that are used a lot in every other country. Suppose it is easily available in the supermarkets and stores. It is used in cooking and making salads and much more. People who love cranberry beans want to see them last for a long time. …

Cocoplum is an edible part of a plant. Cocoplum has a purple or pink shade. We can also say that this fruit provides important food to us and wildlife. Cocoplum fruit is an egg-shaped fruit. It has many health benefits. An amazing fact about this plant is that it can …

Collard green is a member of the cabbage family. It has a beautiful green color. It features strong stems with big leaves. Its appearance is very similar to that of spinach; however, its leaves taste a bit more bitter and stronger than those of spinach. They are most commonly grown …

The main origin of the Comte cheese is France region Jura Massif. Comte cheese is produced from unpasteurized cow’s milk. It has a nutty aroma. It is rich in flavors. And has a pale yellow color; the texture is grainy, dense, and firm. Yes, Comte cheese does go bad. It …

Conkerberry is a shrub that originated in India, Burma, and Ceylon. It is also named bush plum. The tree gives us yummy conkerberries. It is quite famous in India, where it is called wild karonda. The fruit is small, oval-shaped, and to be honest, it looks cute. The color of …

Lettuce enhances the beauty of your salad plate. Lettuces come in many types. All are delicious. They have wavy leaves that are attractive. Coral lettuce is small lettuce with a loosehead. Coral lettuce is a type of lettuce too. Coral lettuce can be red and green. Coral lettuce has a …

Empetrum is the generic name of crowberry. They are used in cooking and also for therapeutic purposes. And the fruit is native to North America, Europe, and Asia. Crowberry is black round berries. The taste is slightly bitter and acidic. In raw form, they are unpleasant to consume but can …

Cucumiform fruit is used in vegetables which are called cucumber. It is a plant and has many benefits to eating cucumber for the health. There is a sort of variation in cucumber. You can easily add it to the diet because it is low in calories and give you the …

Crottin de Chavigonal is a type of cheese that is made in the region of Berry and Sancerre. It is a type of cheese that is dry and is a type of goat cheese. However, now talking about that does it goes bad or not so, the answer is yes. …

Cress, whose scientific name is Lepidium sativum, also named garden cress to differentiate it from comparative plants, is an eatable herb, and its cultivation around the globe is developing quickly. Garden cress is genetically identified with watercress and mustard by sharing the comparative qualities. This yearly plant can reach a …

Cranberry sauce or cranberry jam is a sauce or relish made out of cranberries, usually filled in as a topping or a side dish with Thanksgiving supper in North America and Christmas supper in the United Kingdom and Canada. The essential cranberry sauce comprises cranberries boiled in sugar water until …

A summer squash, commonly known as courgette, is only available once a year. It is one of the most popular vegetables in every kitchen. You can use it in soups, fries and baked goods. If you are thinking to buy a courgette, a question may arise in your mind, does …

Coulommiers cheese is a soft-ripened cheese that is usually white in colour and is made up of cow’s milk.  Most people love it because of its creamy flavour. If you have bought too many coulommiers cheese, then a question may arise in your mind, does coulommiers cheese go bad? And …

Cos Lettuce comes in the categories of green vegetables that have the tall head of sturdy dark leaves. It is mostly used in salads. Without Cos, Lettuce salads are incomplete. So, it would not be wrong to say that Cos Lettuce is one of the most widely used vegetables worldwide. …

Cornelian cherry is also known as Cornus Mas, and it is grown in the Middle East and Eastern Europe. This cherry is in an oval shape and ranging in color from red to purple. It is a rich source of Vitamin C and polyphenols. It is a special ingredient used …

Weekends are for late-night movies. Movies never go along without a pack of popcorns. Who doesn’t love popcorns? Surely, no one. They are prepared from the very famous crop- The Corn. Corn also, called maize, is an edible grain. It is one of the most popular crops distributed throughout the …

Coriander is a plant used in cooking, especially in international dishes. It is an herb. In the united state called Coriandrum sativum seeds, usually called coriander, it is also known as parsley, carrots, celery, dhania, or cilantro. As you know, it is a seed, so the coriander seed is a …

Like all berries, common apple berries are also considered as a snack fruit throughout the world. It is a small edible fruit that is initially greenish in color. Apple berries turn yellow when they ripe. The unique thing about this fruit is that it starts to ripen after falling down …

It is a type of American Style cheese, and it is a concentrated and refined cheese. It is in yellow and white colour, and it is packed in slices or chunks. It is made up of one of the best technique or recipes of American cheeses. It is made up …

Cluster fig is a tree that originated in Australia and tropical Asia. It is also named red river fig or gular. The tree has fruits that are available in spring. It is named cluster fig for the fact that the fruits grow in the form of cluster. The skin of …

Clementine is known to be called oranges as well. Clementine is found in Australia. They have very thin skin with no seeds. They are very easy to peel. Clementine has a natural level of sugar. Clementine contains a huge amount of Vitamin C, which is very good for the skin, …

Chrysanthemum is an herbal plant commonly cultivated in east Asian countries but originated in the Mediterranean region. Chrysanthemum is also known as garland chrysanthemum, chrysanthemum greens, Japanese greens, edible chrysanthemum, crown daisy, and chop suey greens. Its flowers are small, white, and yellow in color. People use its leaves for …

Chokeberry is a fruit usually grown and consumed in the areas of North America and European countries. It grows in two different colors; one is purplish-black, and the other is a combination of red and white. They are small round-shaped fruits. Black chokeberries are grown in drylands; on the other …

If you are a food lover and love to add a bomb of flavors to the food you cook, you must give this article a read. Besides spices, chives are also used as an excellent source of enhancing the taste of your meal. Chives being smaller and tenderer are only …

Chinese cabbage is widely grown around the world, especially in China. Chinese cabbage is a large-headed vegetable and can be found from white to pale green. Chinese cabbage has a mild taste which becomes a little sweeter on cooking. Chinese cabbage is an easily available vegetable that is readily available …

Chinese Bayberry is a berry-like purplish fruit, sweet-tart in flavor like a raspberry or strawberry. It is round in shape equal to the size of a strawberry. Yangmei or Chinese bayberry tree can grow up to 10m. Chinese Bayberry fruit is ready to harvest from the last week of April …

Chenet, also known as Genip, Quenepe, Mamon, or Spanish lime, mostly grows in the Caribbean and parts of South America. It is a shelled fruit and tastes sweet or sour, similar to the grapes somewhat. It’s rich in Vitamin C, Iron, Protein, Calcium, and Riboflavin. So intaking these balls of …

There are numerous dairy products we use in our daily life to increase our health and many more. Cheese is also a dairy product that is made from the milk of mammals. Caprice Des Dieux is also a kind of cheese and is more commonly referred to as Caprice of …

Colby is a semi-hard cheese available at many groceries stores worldwide. Colby cheese is comparatively sweeter than cheddar cheese. The mouth-watering flavour of Colby cheese in sandwiches, pasta and burgers is always welcoming. Colby cheese was developed in America. It has a moist texture and a creamy taste. Like all …

It is a flower bud and Spice known for its aromatic nature. It has several health benefits and is used in different dishes. It contains many nutrients such as fiber, vitamins, and minerals too. Like all other spices, clove also has a long shelf-life. Once you store them, you can …

Cloudberries, sometimes known as bakeapple, is a cute little snack fruit. The appearance of this fruit is so catchy that you would love to eat it right away. They have a very beautiful rosy-orange colour like raspberries. Their tartly sweet taste makes you feel so good. Cloudberry is a fruit …

When we talk about vegetables, we need to mention chayote as well. It is used and loved a lot all around the globe. Chayote comes in the category of green vegetables, and it is used in salads and many more dishes. Just like other vegetables and fruits, it is not …

Chard, also known as Swiss chard, is a verdant green vegetable from the Chenopodioideae family, firmly identified with beets and spinach. It’s leaves take after that of its beet cousins; however, the most recognizable component of chard is the shade of its stalks. Grown worldwide, it’s valued for its capacity …

Chaource cheese is a French cheese manufactured in the town of the same name since the early 14th century; Chaource cheese is one of the most famous artisanal cheese originally manufactured in the village of Chaource in the Champagne-Ardenne region. Chaource cheese is made from cow’s milk and is cylindrical …

Champagne Melon is a profitable variety of watermelon producing round melons approx. 4 kg in weight. The Champagne Watermelon flesh can go from light yellow to profound gold and contain huge brownish-black seeds or be totally seedless. Champagne Watermelon is also known as the Yellow Crimson and the almost identical …

Ceylon Gooseberry is most commonly found in North India and Sri Lanka. It is a delicious fruit that is loved by many. It is also used in making jams. Someone who loves this fruit will not be happy to see it going bad. If you have bought too many Ceylon …

Apium graveolens is a plant. It is also known as Celery. Celery is a low-lying land plant called marshland, which usually is a conversion between land and water. Celery is used in cooking. You can use celery as a portion of diet food. It contains low calories. It is a …

Have you ever come across an odd shape, potato-looking vegetable with roots and stalks attached to it at a food mart and asked yourself, what is this thing? Well, that is what we call Celeriac. Celeriac is a winter root vegetable. Despite its not-so-attractive appearance, celeriac is a very tasty …

Cayenne pepper is something similar to bell pepper and jalapenos but red in color. Cayenne pepper originally belongs to central and south America but it is used all over the world as a food seasoning. It is mostly used in cooking and had been used in medicine for many years. …

Carola is a large, golden-skinned potato that has a very velvety texture. This type of potato gives a beautiful, creamy, and buttery taste that just hits your tastebuds. Once you start using this type of potatoes, you will not get over them. There is a slight difference between carola and …

Carob is a shrub that originated in the middle east and has become very common in the west region. It has yummy fruit. Once it gets ripe, the pulp is taken. You can cook or roast it. It can be eaten raw too. Mostly it is dried to make powder. …

Calamus, whose full name is Acorus Calamus and commonly known as Sweet Flag, Sweet Grass, or Sweet Root, is a green color plant, originally from China and the Himalayas. It is used as a spice and can be used as medicine as well. Especially in treating erupted skin. Calamus is …

Camu Camu, also known as Cathcart, is a small bushy tree. It is a native plant from the riverside of the amazon in Brazil, Peru, and Colombia. Grows to 3–5 m with a red or purple cherry-like fruit. It is an excellent source of Vitamin C. Its leaves and fruits …

Candlenut is a round-shaped, fleshy berry. It is brown or green in color, but the flesh inside is whitish in color. The origin of Candlenut is India and Malaysia. It is also known as Indian walnut, candleberry, and varnish tree. Candlenut itself has a bitter taste, and you cannot eat …

Casaba melon is served raw on fruit salads. Casaba melon is used as an ingredient in cocktails and smoothies. It is a variety of muskmelon which closely relates to honeydew. According to some of us, casaba melon is more similar to cucumber as compare to cantaloupe. This melon doesn’t contain …

Cedar bay cherries are named beach cherries as well.  This fruit is the native fruit of Australia. Cedar by cherries is a type of fruit that is quite fleshy. It also has a thin layer. Therefore it can go bad quickly. Bacterial and fungal activity can easily affect it. Similarly, …

Cape gooseberries sound quite yum and full of flavor. Well, let’s see. Cape gooseberries are also named Peruvian groundcherry and golden berries. It is originated from Peru and Columbia. It is a golden yellow colored fruit. Its size is almost the same as tomato cherry. It has a sweet-tart flavor, …

Cardoon is a thistle similar to a plant related to the artichoke. The prime time for harvesting in spring. It is soft and has a subtle flavor. It contains silverish green leaves. It grows about 2 meters tall. Comparable to other vegetables, yes, cardoon does go bad. The shelf-life is …

Cassava is a creamy vegetable that is eaten and loved world-wide. Cassava resembles a sweet potato and is rich in starch. It has two varieties, namely sweet and bitter. It is grown in tropical regions of the world. Cassava is a rich source of carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals. Never eat …

Cassia is a type of yellow follower or plant. The plant is used for herbs, and its leaves and swollen leaf stems are also used as greens or pothers. The plants of Cassia grow very quickly and from very small seeds and enter into a phase of flowering. The bloom …

Hypochaeris radicata is an environmental weed situated in south-eastern Australia. Catsear is one of the common names of Hypochaeris radicata. Catsear is a plant found in lawns. It is also known as flat weed, cat’s ear, dandelion, etc. It is an herb. Ground levels consumable herb. This plant is used …

Stem Lettuce, commonly known as celtuce, is one of China and Taiwan’s most popular vegetables. It has a thick stem and leaves and is pretty much similar to the radishes. The mild nutty flavor of celtuce is loved in China and Taiwan. Like radish, the shelf life of celtuce is …

Chempedak, commonly known as chempedak, is a delicious juicy fruit just like breadfruit or jackfruit. Its outer covering is the same as pineapples. If you have bought too many chempedak, you may be worried about its spoilage. You may be thinking, does chempedak go bad? And the answer is yes. …

Canna lily is a bright, beautiful flower that is being found in the areas of South America and European countries. It has many delightful colors, i.e., red, orange, yellow and pink. Cannas are also called bulbs. The beauty of Canna can be explored in summer. There are many flowers which …

Camas root is a plant of lily cultivated in the areas of North America. It is very beautiful, having two different colors, which are blue and purple. The bulbs are extracted from camas roots, which are considered edible items. It is very beneficial as it is one of the sources …

Canistel is a unique, onion-like shape yellow fruit, sweet and musky in flavor like a sweet baked potato. It is also called egg fruit for its yellow flesh inside. Canistel tree is approximately 3 to 4 meters. Canistel fruit is ready to harvest from October to February, depending on the …

Maybe you are not familiar with the term Calabrese, but we are sure you have seen it somewhere. To cut it short, broccoli is also known as Calabrese. It is characterized by its thick green stem and a green mass of flower buds at the top. It is mostly produced …

On a hot summer day, cantaloupe is a good snack to benefit from. The fruit grows all over the globe. In China and the Middle East, this fruit crop is popular. It can also be called by different names such as muskmelon and Persian melon etc. But yes, cantaloupe does …

Carambola or star fruit is a sweet and sour star-shaped fruit that is loved by all. The fruit has been grown in the tropical and subtropical areas of the world for many years. It requires moisture and adequate rainfall for better growth. It is of two types; a smaller one …

When it’s about cheese, who doesn’t love it? Cheese gives the purest delight. On looking at the category of cheeses, we have many kinds of it. All work great for us. Talking about the oldest of European cheeses, we have Cantal cheese. This cheese resembles English-style cheddar cheese. People enjoyed …

Cardamom, also known as cardamon, is a tiny spice product that is famous for its aroma. It has a very thin papery outer shell and has black seeds inside. Cardamoms are very famous in Asian countries. People there use it as a spice in their everyday meals. Cardamoms come in …

It is a unique ingredient used in different foods and herbal medicine. It is the dried fruit of the caraway plant. It has a slightly bitter taste, and we can also use it in the sweets and savory dishes like pastries, curries, etc. In medicine, you can use it on …

Capers is a plant. It is the green flower buds of the caper bush. Caper bush, is also known as Flinders rose. A plant can live for three or more cultivated seasons. Capers are unfledged. The caper bush is enlightened, especially in Italy, Morocco, Spain, Asia, and Australia.  This plant …

Cambozola is a cheese that is obtained from cow’s milk. It has triple layers of cream, and its appearance is in texture form. It is also called blue cheese. Cambozola is very popular in Germany, Italy, and France. It is very soft in taste. It is very beneficial for bones …

You have most probably grown watermelons, cucumbers, or gourds. If yes, then there’s one thing you might have realized that numerous pests or diseases inhibit their heavy harvest. We use cucumbers in our salads, but what if we intend to harvest them on a larger scale since they catch diseases …

Caimito is a unique, green to dark purple fruit, sweet in flavor. It is also called milk fruit for sweet white flesh inside. Caimito tree is approximately 20 meters high, and the fruit itself is about 2-3 inches in diameter. Caimito fruit is a seasonal fruit and is prepared by …

Calabash tree fruit is a flowering plant. It is usually found in the areas of Africa, South America, and the West Indies. It is green in color; watermelon size hardshell fruit grows on a tree. It is also called Miracle Fruit. The most important thing is, this fruit is not …

Cabbage is a nutrient-rich vegetable that is grown annually. A cabbage head can weigh from 0.5 to 4 kg. You can find white to green and purple cabbages with round, pointy, and spheroid shapes. Cabbage cultivated in cool areas that are Europe, America, and cold Asian countries. Usually, the plantation …

Cacao is a raw seed or beans which is extracted from Theobroma cacao or Cacao Tree. These trees are mostly grown in Indonesia, Nigeria, Ecuador, Malaysia, and other areas of Central and South American countries. These seeds are usually used to make chocolate, butter, and alcohol. Cacao is very good …

Cabecou is known as Goat cheese. It is mainly found in France, and it is one of the most popular appetites in Aquitaine. It is cream in color. It is disc shape and quite small in size. Ladies working on farms are making cachou for years. Cabecou is very beneficial …

Cabrales cheese is a fat-enriched cheese also referred to as blue cheese, known for its strong scent and flavor. Cabrales cheese originates back from eastern Austria and Spain. It is an expensive delight and is enjoyed with different cuisines. Cabrales cheese is made from cow, goat, or sheep milk at …

Cactus Pear is a kind of fruit that originated from a species of flat-stemmed spiny cacti. It is most commonly eaten as a fruit in the Mexican and American Mexican regions. Its taste is sweet, but some people find it not very delicious. It is not a kind of pear; …

When it comes to fast food, who is not familiar with Pizza, one important pizza ingredient is cheese, but cheese is different, be it mozzarella or Cheddar. Cheese is a dairy product obtained from the milk of mammals. One type of cheese out of many users is Camembert Cheese. It …

Bok choy is one of the unique vegetables in the world. It is called Chinese cabbage and also called white cabbage in china. Bok choy is a vegetable that contains vitamin A, C, vitamin K, carbohydrates, potassium, zinc, sugar, fiber, and protein. There are rare chances for the vegetables to …

Buffaloberries are also known as rabbit berries. They are not much popular in the world. But many people who love its taste use it frequently. This fruit is grown in August and September. It is a very hardy shrub, and it grows along the stream banks. They are commonly found …

We all know beans that are seeds that are edible and are kidney-shaped. There are various types of beans grown worldwide, out of which Butter Beans are also the one. These are more commonly known as Lima Beans. The Lima Beans need to be boiled first before eating to lose …

Broadleaf Arrowhead is a plant found in shallow wetlands that produce edible tubers that America’s inhabitants have excessively consumed. Its binomial name is Sagittaria latifolia and is also known as duck potato, Indian potato, or wapato. The edible from this water plant is its roots, and tubers .it can be …

As its name shows, breadfruit is a fruit that tastes much like a loaf of baked bread or a potato. Its texture is soft, plane, sticky and pulpy. It has a very sweet taste. It has believed to be originated in New Guinea and the Indo Malay region. It is …

Boerenkaas is a word designed by the European Union in 2007. Boerenkaas is called a Dutch cheese. It is made up of raw milk from different animals like sheep, cow, cattle, goats or buffalo. Its texture is semi-hard. It also contains cumin and different types of seeds, herbs, and spices …

Borage is either used as a fresh vegetable or a dried herb. It has originated from the Middle East and is cultivated in various parts of Europe. It tastes like fresh cucumber. It is widely used in making salads, soups, yogurt, and in a lot more dishes. Borage being the …

Bramble is a small tiny fruit that is very similar to blackberries and raspberries in structure. They are devoured as a favorite snack in the British Isles. Their mild sweet and sour taste is unable to resist. The availability of bramble is not quite popular throughout the world. The people …

Brocciu is a type of cheese. It is considered a national food in Corsica and the island of the Cote d’Azur. The word brocciu is derived from the word brousse, a French word that means fresh cheese made with goat or ewe’s milk. It is a fresh sweet cheese with …

Broadleaf bramble is a tall plant.  It has heart-shaped leaves and beautiful pink flowers. The fruit of the plant is edible and looks a lot like blackberry and raspberry. It is found in the spring and summer seasons. The delicious fruit is commonly used in jams, syrups, salads, and bakery …

Burmese grapes are scientifically known as Baccaurea ram flora. It is an egg-shaped yellowish color. It is a seasonal fruit and mostly produce in Burma, Thailand, India, Vietnam, Malaysia, Bangladesh, and China. Burmese Grapes are small in size, but it is very juicy. It is very beneficial for the human …

Bush tomatoes originate back in Australia which grows on bushes. Over time this fruit matures from pale green to yellow-colored berries. The plant is about 30 cm in height. You can easily identify a bush tomato plant by its bronze to grey leaves along with blue flowers. Thriving in a …

There are various types of Lettuce used for eating purposes worldwide. Out of those, Butterhead Lettuce is also the one. Its characteristic features are loose, round-shaped heads of tender, sweet leaves and a mild flavor. It is the green leaves of plants that are edible and eaten uncooked in salads. …

Burdock is a herbal plant with dark green leaves found worldwide, especially in Northern Asia and Europe. Burdock is a plant in which roots, leaves, and seeds are used in medicine. Burdock is also used to cure many skin problems, stomach-related problems, and bone joints swelling. Burdock can be stored …

Burdekin Plum is a rounded, squat shape plum that is local to coastal Queensland. You can find fresh Burdekin Plums for a couple of months throughout the year. These plums can be available in any fruit shop and will be at cheaper rates when they’re in season. Before buying this …

Bottle gourd is a vegetable enrich with fiber and minerals essential for us. It is also rich in iron and protein. Bottle gourd itself is a natural laxative. It keeps the digestive system healthy. This vegetable is almost 92 percent of the water. It helps to improve digestion. During summer, …

Braggs amino acid is a tasty liquid protein having essential and non-essential amino acids. We can use it in a different type of foods, and It brings a different taste to food like salad, potatoes, soups, rice, meats, and more. This liquid is made up of water and soybeans, and …

Broccoflower is a vegetable that is produced due to the cross between broccoli and cauliflower. This vegetable is also used a lot all around the globe. The properties of all these vegetables are almost the same. Like broccoli and cauliflower and all the other vegetables, broccoflower can also go bad …

Broccoli Rabe is one of the green vegetables that is used daily all around the globe. It is one of the favorite green vegetables of many people as it is a vegetable, so it is quite clear that it will get spoiled. If you do not take great care of …

Buffalo mozzarella is a dairy product that is prepared from the milk of an Italian Buffalo. It is widely used all around the globe. People who love to eat cheese surely love buffalo mozzarella as well. This white-colored cheese has a different and delicious taste. Buffalo Mozzarella lovers cannot see …

Beta Vulgaris, commonly known as bulls’ blood, is one of the rarest variety of beets. It is a very delicious and crunchy vegetable. Its qualities and shelf life are the same as the beetroots. It is not very popular among vegetables, but the people who use it completely love it. …

Boysenberries are reddish-purple fruits that originated in California. The fruit is very juicy and delicious and tastes a lot like blackberries. The size is larger than blackberries. These can be grown on farms and homes. Like all other fruits, they have many health benefits. Boysenberries are a gift of the …

Black currant is relating to ribes berry. They are also known as cassis. They were once known as the forbidden fruit in the United States of America. They believed that they aid a fungus to spread that killed trees of pine. Because of this belief, these nutritious berries were missed …

Black-eyed peas are creamy white beans grown and loved worldwide. These are kidney-shaped beans with a small black spot commonly called eye which, is their unique feature. Black-eyed peas make an excellent addition to your soups, snacks and, salads. The beans have a soft texture and a creamy taste. The …

Black mulberry, very similar to blackberries, is a small snack fruit that you can eat anywhere, anytime if you have an excess to them. This small black fruit is a treat to consume. Black mulberries are big and very juicy as compared to other types of mulberries. Black mulberries are …

Black sapote is an exotic, tropical fruit. It has green-colored skin with black, sticky pulp. It tastes like chocolate, and its texture is smooth, just like a yummy pudding. It is very popular in Central America. It is grown in Mexico, the Caribbean, and Hawaii. It is commonly known as …

Blackstrap Molasses is a dark viscous liquid generated from sugar cane. The process of making blackstrap molasses is that sugar cane is mashed to create juice, it is then boiled once to create can syrup and then after the second boiling a molasses is created. After the third boiling, a …

Blood orange is a type of oranges. It is a citrus fruit and has a unique color. Its smell is so good and tastes very delicious. Most common blood oranges are found in the US. Blood orange helps in maintaining lower cholesterol levels. It is best for the immune system. …

On Caribbean island, it is one of the most popular potatoes. It does taste sweet but not as sweet as other sweet potatoes. It is like tuber with white flesh and pink and purple skin. It does not contain much sugar content. And they do not contain much moisture. And …

Bilimbis are Malaysian, Indonesian, and Hawaiian fruit. It is sour in taste and crunchy in texture. It has lots of health benefits and serves great for medicinal purposes. They can prevent and treat cardiac and liver ailments. It is also eaten as a snack or cooked in curries. The bilimbis …

The answer is very easy. Yes, it does go bad. Like all other vegetables go bad, so does bitter gourd. But every vegetable has a different time frame to go bad. Though the shelf-life of bitter gourd is less, you can prolong it to an extent through proper storage. There …

Sauerkraut is an addition to your lunch plate at the place of some fermented food. Just adding a small amount of Sauerkraut to your diet makes your meal very delicious and enjoyable. That is the reason that it takes quite time to finish the complete packet of Sauerkraut. Now the …

Soy milk is truly a blessing for many vegans out there. There is no evidence that it’s harmful to man. This beverage has to offer many advantages. Just as cow milk, soy milk is the same. It betters the heart health, helps you lose your weight, cure skin problems, promote …

Tahini is a middle eastern condiment made from sesame seeds. It’s basically a paste used in different dishes. Apart from this it can also be used as a sandwich spread, vegetable dip and as a salad ingredient. It has bitter taste. When you buy it the thought that may pop …

When we need high protein and calcium food, the thing that comes to our mind is Tofu. As it comes in a meat-type food, the question that comes into our mind is “Does Tofu Go Bad?” We know that, all food ingredients go bad if we do not store them …

It is a fruit. It is full of vitamin C and fiber. So like other fruits, it tends to go bad as well. Every fruit has a different shelf-life. The shelf-life of Araza is small. It will start decaying after 72 hours. But it also depends on which form you …

It is a non-saccharide artificial sweetener. In beverages a food, it is most commonly used instead of sugar. Like all the sweeteners, aspartame also requires the same methods and storage techniques for a better shelf life experience. It is used to reduce one’s need to intake sugars while offering similar …

Bael, commonly known as wood apple or hard apple, is one of the sweetest and healthiest fruit. It occupies an important place among the ancient fruits in Asia. The pulp of the fruit is either eaten in fresh or dried form. A survey of the bael fruit shows that it …

Beach plum is a small purple-colored fruit snack. It is originated from the coastal area of the United states. It is from the species of plum, but it looks more like blueberry or cherry. The difference between the beach plum and plum is the size. The taste of this small …

Bearberries are low growing ground cover species. They are just like cherries. Like cherries, they do not have a very long shelf life, and they can go bad very quickly if you do not take good care of their storage. In the season, you may have bought too many bearberries, …

Beech nuts are known as one of the tasty nuts produced by beech trees in the fall. It is known as the first food used by humans on this planet. They look like tiny spiky pods covered in the leaves. Beech nuts are not one of the most popular foods, …

The fresh beet is a reddish-purple, sweet vegetable that some may like in their afternoon salads.  Others might consider a glass of beetroot juice as their favorite afternoon energy drink. Not to exaggerate but, beetroot is a wonder vegetable with countless health benefits. It is low in calories and fat …

People who love cranberries will surely love bignay. It is a very fresh and juicy fruit and has the same qualities as cranberries. Bignay is widely used and produced all over Asia. It has a wide range of usage in medicines. It is used in medicines to treat many diseases …

Black limes are generally dried limes. These limes are prepared by boiling fresh limes at high temperature. Then the boiled limes are kept under the sunlight, and they are dried completely. This is how dried limes or black limes are prepared. Black limes have no water content. They are used …

Betel nut is one of the palm family members, which is also known as Areca nut. In Asian countries, it is most commonly known as “Supari.” It is a very rich nutrient. Many people who are addicted to betel nut love to chew some amount of it every day. Some …

Barley malt is a type of grain most commonly used in the production of beer. It is used in brewing beer at large scales on an industrial level, but basic kits are also available, so one can also brew his beer at home. Since it is acidic in nature, so …

Barberries are also known as Barbery; it is a shrub on which red fruity berries grow that are different from other berries because of their taste and their multiple medical benefits. It has been used for hundreds of years to treat difficult diseases; it is used worldwide. The barberries can …

Bamboo shoots are consumed in raw, fresh, marinated, and medicinal ways. Most of the countries have traditional patterns for the consumption of bamboo shoots. Bamboo belongs to a family called Poaceae and has 1250 species spread all over the world. Bamboo shoots emerge from the ground and constitute a traditional …

Rice is one of the most important cereals today because it is a staple food in many cultures worldwide. Rice is the second-highest produced cereal in the world. It is behind corn and before wheat due to its multiple uses, benefits, and popularity. You may have bought a batch of …

Red wine vinegar can be considered as an ideal salad addition, but that’s not all. It can also be used in many conventional dishes that call for vinegar. It is one of those elements that should not be missing on your table because not only does it have a great …

In recent years Japan has received great popularity and acceptance in its culture thanks to literature, movies, anime, and manga. Due to this phenomenon, several Japanese things have become popular worldwide and have begun to be exported, including the culinary branch and one of its most common dishes, ramen. Ramen …

Who does not know the raisins? It is one of the most popular types of fruit in cooking and baking today. The raisins are produced after a drying process of the grapes, allowing them to extend their duration considerably. Due to its popularity, raisins are produced in various countries around …

Radishes are vegetables of Asian origin, have a flavor between spicy and bitter, but subtle, red and black whites. Radishes can look like a large carrot with a length of approximately 35 cm and a diameter of around 10 cm. Radish is used in different dishes such as miso soup, …

Sushi is made using fresh and raw ingredients. So if you keep your sushi in the open air. There are more chances of growing bacteria on it. And eventually, it becomes dangerous. You have to consume this sushi within 24 hours. But then there is some sushi made from cooked …

Sriracha is a dipping sauce that is particularly used for seafood. It is a condiment for some dishes and used as a topping. Some say that this dipping sauce is addictive. The reason behind it is the two-chemical compound, capsaicin and dihydrocapsaicin, that trick our nervous system. This sauce, surprisingly, …

Quinoa is a seed that we consume the same as if it were cereal. Due to its pleasant taste, smooth texture, and the fact that it is suitable for consumption by celiacs as it does not contain gluten (as well as that it has a low glycemic index), it is …

The pumpkin seed is the edible seed of the fruit of some species of the genus Cucurbita of the Cucurbitaceae family that has been dried. These seeds are taken and are immersed in brine until they reach the indicated point. After that step, they are toasted to finish the preparation …

Pulled pork can be a way in that pork shoulder to be prepared, but you can also use different assorted cuts that work perfectly. The pork is cooked in slow cooking until the connective tissue softens so that it ends up easily shredding. When it reaches that point, it is …

Black cumin seeds are a favourite spice in the Asian continent. It is also used around the world to enhance the flavour and aroma of food. The black cumin seeds are a little costly but provide you with a punch of flavour. The black cumin seeds are blessed with a …

Black cherry is closely related to chokecherry, and chokecherry tends to have less glossy and smaller leaves. Black cherry is commonly called wild black cherry, mountain cherry and rum cherry. Black cherry is not related to cultivated cherries like sweet cherries. Cherry is a popular fruit because of its sweet …

Bilberries, also known as European blueberries, are highly nutritious fruit. This small, bright blue colored fruit snack is a treat to consume. The taste is just on point: a little sourly and a little sweet. You would love to eat it again after once. Bilberries are very much similar to …

Belgian Endive is one of the most popular members of the chicory family. It is slightly bitter and juicy in taste. It adds a delicious flavor to the salads. It is not widely used all around the world. Many people do not go for Belgian endive for their salads, but …

Bean sprouts are known as small white shoots. They sprout from mung beans. These vegetable bean sprouts are very delicious and easy to cook. As every vegetable has a specific shelf life after which it goes bad, so you may be thinking, do bean sprouts go bad? Bean sprouts are …

Commercially available sunflower seeds are immensely nutritious and have numerous health benefits. They are rich in minerals and essential vitamins and have proven to lower blood sugar and cholesterol levels in the body. Like any food item, it is important to keep a check on the product’s expiry date to …

Are you looking for some healthy munching items? The American groundnuts, commonly known as peanuts, is the perfect answer. You can have them anywhere and anytime. Not only they are used as snacks, but they also enhance the flavor of your favorite dishes. The American groundnuts can go bad after …

Protein powder is a supplement made with whey whose main objective is to provide the body with the missing nutrients according to the consumer’s needs. Protein powder is a versatile food since it can be mixed without any problems in smoothies, coffee, mashed potatoes, and some baked recipes. You may …

It is a white pig ham, presented without the hoof and boneless, which has undergone a cure in the cellar after spending its first hours in a cold room and has made a salty similar to Serrano. It has a five-pointed ducal crown as an emblem. It has a slightly …

Powdered sugar results from a process by which crystallized sugar is crushed to a diameter of less than 0.15 mm. After going through this process, 3% starch is added to the dough not to end up caking and can be easily used when cooking. If you want to buy powdered …

Basil is a culinary herb. So it requires a lot of care. And the answer is simple; yes, basil does go bad. It can go not very good if you do not store it properly. But you can use it for a little longer than normal if you store it …

Barbados cherries are small blood-red colored snack fruit that is grown on small bushes. They are so delicate and fetching that you would love to eat them straight away. The taste and smell of these cherries are so mild and subtle. The sweetness is just on point. If you try …

If you are a person who takes a keen interest in baking, the yeast might be one of your best friends. You will undermine its importance. Yeast is a fungus that helps in raising bread and cakes. The baker’s yeast is not a food product but is highly delicate as …

The answer is simple. Yes, babaco goes bad. But it depends on if the babaco is ripped or not. It is similar to papaya. So basically, it is a fruit but without seeds inside. It contains natural sugar. Though sugar works as preservatives still babaco becomes awful. You can keep …

Asian pear is a beautiful fruit. It is most commonly yellow Brown or greenish Brown in color. Asian pears have the same shape as apples and have that crunch when you bite into them, so they are also called Apple pears. Asian pears are commonly used to make juices or …

Asafoetida is not only a spice, but it is also very good in curing many stomach problems. It is a resin collected from the roots of fennel plants. It has a very pungent and bitter smell, but it gives a perfect taste to the dishes. Asafoetida is mostly used in …

Artichoke is a vegetable well known as French artichoke or globe artichoke. The flavor of the artichoke is delicious and nut-like. The buds and smaller heads are the most tender. People use its head like a hot vegetable and serve it with some sauce or as an appetizer. They grow …

Arracacha is a delicate root that grows widely in South African land. The arracacha is just similar to potatoes and sweet potatoes but is quite infamous around the globe. It serves great when used in soups, stews, and gravies. They are considered a delicacy but are quite expensive to buy. …

Ambarella is native to the region called Melanesia. It was introduced in 1782 and then was spread throughout South America. Nowadays, fresh Ambarella’s are sold in Melanesia, Australia, North, Central, and South America’s local markets. Ambarella fruit also goes bad, just like other fruits. After the “best by” date recommendation …

It is a small citrus fruit. It grows in sunlight. Yes, like all other fresh fruits, African cherry orange also goes bad. It is used as herbal medicine as well as it contains 5% of vitamins C. However, it can last you longer than expected if you store them properly. …

Yogurt is one of the most widely used dairy products around the globe. Like milk, it does not have a very long shelf life. People use yogurt daily, but if you bought yogurt more than a week ago and it has been sitting at the side of your refrigerator for …

Vinegar is a type of food ingredient which is fermented in nature. Further, it has acidic nature, which’s why vinegar cannot go bad quickly. It is a food product that, over time, remains virtually unchangeable. However, as Vinegar is an acidic liquid, therefore, any bacterial or fungal activity cannot make …

Vermouth is a fortified aromatized wine. It is produced by starting with a base of unfermented wine, including additional alcohol and a mixture of dry ingredients, consisting of aromatic herbs, barks, roots to base wine or spirit only. After being fortified and aromatized, depending upon the style, it is sweetened …

When it comes to Mexican cuisine, tortillas are the most commonly liked bread all over the world. Wheat, corn, flour, spinach, and vegetable oil are the main ingredients used for making tortillas. This Mexican bread is used to make your favorite burritos and tacos and a wide range of sandwiches. …

Anise is a type of herb used in both forms, and they are seeds form and extracted form. Anise has some natural properties which protect it against any bacterial activity. Therefore, anise cannot go bad easily. However, there are quite rare cases when it can go bad; basically, it loses …

Acorn squash is a winter squash related to butternut squash and spaghetti squash. It is called acorn squash because it looks a lot like an acorn. If you notice its shape, it has ridges on the sides and pointed from the bottom, and the top is a little bit flatter. …

Powdered milk is the result of the innovations of the modern age, it was produced for the first time in 1802, and since then, it has become popular because it is a long-lasting product, unlike fresh milk and that it can offer the same benefits, not to mention that it …

Potatoes are one of the most popular foods today due to their flavor that, despite being faint, is very pleasant, also due to its versatility when cooking, it is capable of being used to prepare purees, creams, salads, tortillas, croquettes, and doughs, not to mention that if you ferment them, …

Popcorn is a product obtained from a special type of corn belonging to the Zea Mays variety. When the corn is heated, the moisture and starch expand and end up forming the fluffy white mass that makes up the popcorn as we know it. Popcorn is an ideal snack for …

Pomegranates are fruits native to the Mediterranean basin, known worldwide for their bulky shape and characteristic red color, but that’s not all, the pomegranate is a very particular fruit, unlike other types of fruit, the edible part is not found in the pulp, on the contrary, is in the seeds. …

The plum is a fruit with many varieties. The lighter ones, like the yellow and green ones, have bitter skins, which is why you should use them to prepare jellies and jams. They are also ideal for filling poultry and meat with them and preparing sweet and sour sauces to …

Aonori is green seaweed that is in powdered form. Its distinctive aroma goes well with Japanese dishes. Aonori is green algae with a-lot of fiber, carotene, vitamins, and minerals. It is also known as dried green laver. It is a popular seasoning in Japan. It exhibits less bitter flavor as …

Annatto is a condiment. It is used to add color to your dishes. So the answer is no, it does not go bad. It has a pretty long shelf-life. The reason is that it is considered among spices. But with color, they provide you with little flavor as well. But …

A perfect addition to your dishes like curries, salads, pickles, chutneys, soups, and many more, amchur goes well with all of them. It is a powdered form of dried green mangoes. Also, it has a fruity sour odor that makes you fall in love with your dishes. Amchur is a …

Allspice is a berry that grows on a tree. It is used to enhance the flavors of your favorite dishes like pumpkin pies, milkshakes, and other food items. It also has a lot of health benefits. It is used in different medicines, which is the main purpose of its cultivation. …

Alfalfa sprouts are available at grocery stores. They are the sprouted seeds that are harvested before they are fully grown. They help to lower cholesterol levels. They are also beneficial in blood sugar control. Most of the intake is due to its high antioxidants, vitamin K and C, folate, and …

In a precarious sense, the agar will not go awful if you stock them up properly. Agar comes with a use-by date on the label. It does not mean that you cannot use it after that. Agar has a long shelf life. You can store it for as long as …

There would be no exaggeration in calling Acai the magic berries. They have many benefits, including weight loss, better digestion, help reduce cholesterol, and much more. They are grown on a type of palm tree. The berries have a larger portion of seed to pulp ratio, so most of the …

A-1 steak sauce is a mixture of many different flavors, including balsamic vinegar, mustard, Dijon, raisins, orange, and more. Making the perfect steak needs an ideal balance of ingredients. A-1 steak sauce is more likely a brown sauce with a strong spice flavor. Any steak is just A-1 steak sauce …

Pomegranate seeds are the part of the fruit that can be eaten and in which its sweet and acid flavor is concentrated. Pomegranate seeds are a food that you can enjoy alone as a snack or add flavor to all kinds of dishes and drinks, from salads to juices. You …

Adzuki beans, sometimes called azuki or aduki beans, are small reddish-brown beans from eastern Asia. These beans have a very mild and subtle flavor that hits your taste buds. You can use these beans in any of your daily meals like soup, salads, or any side dish. Adzuki beans are …

Xylitol is known as a sugar alcohol. It is considered a naturally sweet product as it is also found in some fruits and vegetables, and it is also produced in humans during metabolism. If you find a half-opened bag of xylitol in the cupboard of your kitchen, a question may …

Yeast is one of the most widely used baking ingredients around the globe. If you love baking, then you might love buying yeast. Yeast adds softness and fluffiness to the baked goods. Yeast is also known as a fungal organism so, and a question may arise in your mind, does …

Worcestershire Sauce is not used too much in every household. You will rarely see a bottle of Worcestershire Sauce in the pantry or refrigerator. However, it is used in salads and eggs. You can store this shelf-stable English sauce for a very long period retaining its best quality. Still, some …

Soy is one of the most controversial nutrition topics. It is very rich in nutrients, very rich in diet and containing very good health benefits but it can be bad for health. You can say if anything has some benefits inside, it must have some disadvantages or detriments along. If …

Pizzas are one of the most popular dishes in the world today, and both young and old love them. Pizza is limited to the traditional recipe of the bread disc with tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese. Today there are many variants, but you can also find them in cone and …

Pistachio is oval, pale green in color, covered by a reddish film, and enclosed in an easy-to-break peel covering a dark-hued pulp. Pistachio has a sweet and delicate flavor. It is used both in cooking and in the delicatessen, but above all in pastry and confectionery. For these reasons, the …

Pineapples are tropical fruits known to be both tart and sweet. Another reason that pineapples are so popular is their versatility in how you can consume them in different ways, whether it be juice, ice cream, yogurt, salads, or just slices. They are simply perfect for any occasion. Perhaps you …

The answer is very simple and straightforward. No, the vodka does not go bad. Behind this allege, you may speculate what the circumstances and conditions are. We are worried about it because of labels and warnings on the bottle by the FDA and conscious of our health. From the kick-off, …

Vegetable oil is the fat that is extracted from the seeds of certain plants. The commonly available vegetable oil includes soya bean oil, sunflower oil, sesame seed oil, and canola oil. It is widely used for cooking purposes. Have you have thought about what you would do if you had …

Vegetable broth is a great reliable source to make your soups, gravies, and other food delicacies in no time. The vegetable broth is made by boiling different vegetables like celery, carrot, onion, leek, garlic, ginger, etc. The vegetable broth goes bad like any other food item. The vegetable broth needs …

Velveeta cheese is a processed and pasteurized recipe cheese product. It is very different from real cheese as we can only use it in recipes. It is soft and creamy in texture. We can say that it is like butter in texture. You can use it as a bread spread. …

Wine is an alcoholic drink made from fermented grape juice. It is used a lot all around the world nowadays. Everyone likes to drink a glass of wine, but no one knows how long the wine list. If you have a half-filled bottle of wine sitting in your pantry for …

Water is most widely used all around the globe. Every living creature needs water to stay alive. There is shortage of water in some areas of the world, and they use a limited amount of water throughout the year. A question may arise in their mind; does the water go …

Whey protein is known as one of the popular supplements used around the globe. Bodybuilders mostly use it to gain weight. Mostly, people buy it in bulk. If you have bought more numbers of whey protein containers than you need, you may be worried about its expiry. If you have …

Watermelon is one of the delicious fruits used in summers. It comes in many sizes, from small to large. People are very excited to buy the large one. Before eating it, it is cut into small pieces. If you buy a large one, it is very difficult to finish it …

White vinegar is used as a sauce and also as a preservative in households. Distilled white vinegar is also used for pickling and laundry. It usually comes in large containers. If you have a bottle of vinegar and you notice that it has gone past its expiration date, you wonder, …

Whiskey is a type of alcoholic beverage, and it is used a lot in the world nowadays. Like alcohol, whiskey can also go wrong if it is not stored correctly. And it can last for many years if you keep it in proper storage conditions. Even after opening the bottle …

Pickles are food obtained after a pickling process. Its origin dates back to when the Romans discovered that they could preserve food using brine around the 2nd century BC. Since then, they began to use this method in cucumbers and exported them to Europe. Since then, it became popular until …

It is a type of sauce originally from Italy composed mainly of basil, ground pine nuts, garlic, Parmesan or sheep cheese, and olive oil. The word “Pesto” comes from the original word for the region of origin of this sauce, which means “mash” because this is the way it is …

Pine nuts are fruits from the pine genus trees; within the species that belong to this circle, only the Araucaria offers the best conditions for harvesting and consumption, being a very desirable source of nutrients compared to other types of walnuts. Pine nuts are usually eaten raw in salads and …