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Orange sauce, also known as duck sauce, is used as a dip and deep-fried dish. The sauce has a sweet and sour flavor with a thin jelly-like look. Plums, apricots, pineapple, peaches are added with sugar, vinegar, ginger, and chili powder are the basic ingredients of the sauce. The sauce …

Oregon Blue Vein Cheese is made from cow milk which has a creamy briny taste. It has a blue mold texture and can be recognized by having one look onto the cheese. The origin of this cheese is in back in America. The cheese is aged for 90 days in …

Tangelo is a kind of citrus fruit. Its scientific name is Citrus x Tangelo. It’s a hybrid of tangerine and grapefruit. Tangelo has several health benefits for you. They are rich in fibers, vitamin C, and vitamin A. Fibers help digestion and healthy bowls. Vitamin C helps in the growth …

Paronychia oblongifolia, as it is commonly known as yellow wood, attracts many a nectar-seeking animal with its sugary fruit tumbling from tree branches and creamy white flowers drooping over each other to greet those interested passersby with their sweet scent of citrus perfume. The white aspen is a tree that …

Water spinach is also known by other names like swamp spinach, Chinese water spinach, or Ong Choy in Cantonese. However, rather than the name of this vegetable, it is neither a kind of spinach nor belongs to the brassica family, unrelated to Kale and others. Water spinach is a healthy …

West Indian Gherkin is a small size, not very long shape kind of Cucumber. It is also known as maroon Cucumber, burr gherkin, maxixe, and cackrey. Its scientific name is Cucumis anguria. It is native to Africa but is now cultivated in many places of the world. They are a …

There are many different types of squashes that come in a variety of shapes and sizes. Calabaza is one such squash, which can be round or oblong-shaped with colors ranging from green to orange. This type is popular among the Caribbean and Central and South America because it was introduced …

The White Eggplant or Brinjal plant species are commonly grown worldwide for their edible variety ranging in colors from deep purple to pitch black, including white, yellowish cream tones, and green. Varieties depending on where it was cultivated were originally within different regions across Asia or Africa. The Eggplant is …

The white mulberry tree has many uses. White Mulberries are a type of fruit, and they’re often used in cuisine around the world for their sweet taste and other nutritious qualities. In addition, the leaves are an effective ingredient in herbal medicines that can help with digestive issues like diarrhea …

The wax gourd is also known as winter gourd, ash pumpkin, tallow gourd, Chinese preserving melon, ash gourd, and Puhul (Alu). Its scientific name is Benincasa hispida. It is a medium-sized oval-shaped vegetable with semi-hard skin and greenish. It gives the waxy coat after it gets ripened. There are many …

Waxed beans are pale yellow; they are slightly related to green beans. The only difference between Waxed beans and green beans is the difference in the color, but the taste is similar. They are usually available from late July to late September. They are a finger-sized Small bag with thin …

Welsh onion is also known as long green onion, spring onion, bunching onion, and Japanese bunching onion. They are from the species of a perennial plant. They have a similar odor and taste to the common onion. The word welsh came from the pre-German word “walhaz,” meaning foreigner. So, the …

The scientific name of wild celery is Apium graveolens. It is the marsh plant found in the family Apiaceae. The stalks, leaves, and hypocotyl are used to eat and used in cooking. If there is a good location or cultivator, it provides us good quality of leaves. Its celery seeds …

White radish is a type of radish that is also known as Daikon radish. This vegetable is popular in Asia and also common in Japanese cuisines. This vegetable can be eaten raw as well as cooked. Some people use white radish to prepare pickles. It is also known as Japanese …

Onions are one of the vegetables with versatile uses that we all know well. There are many types of onions available out there. These may include yellow, white, and red onions. All of these vary slightly from each other, consequently making the fact clear to be substituted in place of …

White sapote is a fruit native to Central America, Mexico, and Costa Rica; it is also called Mexican apple and green to a yellow-colored appearance. It has white-colored pulp with a creamy texture that gives great consistency to your smoothies. White sapote has a versatile range of tastes as you …

White sugar is the most famous sweetener being used since a long time ago. It is also known as sucrose sugar and is extracted through the processing of sugarcanes. First, the juice from sugarcane is extracted, and the sugar is crystallized afterward. Sugar provides sweetness in beverages, cakes, cookies, and …

Yumberry, also known as Chinese Bayberry, is one of China’s most delicious and loved berries. The other names for YumberryYumberry are yamamomo, yangmei, YumberryYumberry, and waxberry but the most common word use for it is Chinese Bayberry. It looks like lychee, but it is very different in flavor and other …

Zedoary is an Indian plant, and it is just like turmeric. It is found in many countries, especially in Asia. It is used for making medicines and has many other health benefits as it is also used for loss of appetite and indigestion. In addition, many people use it for …

Zhe is the rarest and unique fruit, and it is not easily available in every country. The appearance and texture of Zhe fruit are similar to that of the mulberry, and many other things in Zhe resemble mulberry. Mulberry is dark black, but the color of Zhe fruit is bright …

Zigzag vine is not a famous fruit, but it is used a lot in Asian countries. It is grown on a large tree, and these trees are mostly grown in Asia. Zigzag vine is a yellow-colored fruit, and it looks like a loquat. When you look at the zigzag vine, …

Ziziphus, also known as Indian Jujube and Indian plum, is also a fruit, mostly dry. It is dark brown, and it has the size of a date. It is grown and mostly used in Asian countries. It is grown on the flowering shrub trees, and it changes its color to …

Zucchini is a popular summer squash, and it is also famous as courgette. You can find zucchini in every part of the world. It looks like cucumber and has a similar shape and texture to it. People also eat it raw because it has many health benefits, and it can …

Watercress is a vegetable with crispy dark green-colored leaves similar to Broccoli, Mustard, and Wasabi. However, its leaves are oval, and the stem is a little paler in color than its leaves. It has a pepper-like taste when it is eaten raw like in salads and sandwiches, but once it …

Wattleseed is an edible, nutritious grain that comes from acacia trees in pea-like seed pods. There are seven hundred varieties of the seeds, but most of them are poisonous and toxic to consume. Hence, you must make sure the variety you have got is safe and edible. Wattleseed contains a …

Wax Apples are available in tropical countries and go by various names, such as water apples, rose apples. It has the appearance of a pear, with a waxy exterior. It contains a rich potassium source that is healthy for your body. Wax apple can be eaten fresh and make a …

Yellow squash is a popular vegetable from the gourd family. It Is rich in vitamins and has many health benefits. Yellow squash is mostly found in the United States and near it, and it is harvested from September to December. The second name of yellow squash is summer squash, and …

Plum is one of the most famous juicy fruit, and it has many types. The lighter ones include green and yellow plums, and they have thin and bitter skins and are mostly used in making jellies and jams. Today the topic of our discussion is yellow plum, it is used …

Yellow Mustard is one of the most common and famous condiments, and it is used a lot all around the globe to add flavor to the dishes. This condiment is made from the seeds of the mustard plant, and then it is mixed with sauces, water, vinegar, salt, and many …

Yeast extract spread is a dark brown food paste, and it is used in the flavoring of foods. For example, you can use it in the sausages, salads and add a delicious flavor to your soups. It is extracted from the same yeas that you use in making bread and …

Yu Choy Sum is a famous Chinese vegetable, and it is used a lot by the people living in China. It is also famous as Chinese cabbage, and it comes in the category of green leafy vegetables. Yu Choy Sum is also a leafy vegetable, and it is used in …

Yau Choy, also known as Bok Choy, is one of the unique vegetables that you will find on this planet. It is mostly found in China and the Southern countries, and it is famous as Chinese cabbage or white cabbage in China. It contains vitamin A, C, and much other …

Yardlong beans are large green beans. That’s why they are called yard-long beans. Besides these names, it is also famous for pea beans and long podded beans because of its edible green pods. These pods have immature seeds, and they look like green beans but are large. It comes in …

Yangmei, also known as yamamomo and Chinese bayberry, is a popular fruit in China, and it is famous for its delicious and sweet taste. It is a berry-like fruit, and it is purplish-red. It is found in a round shape and somehow resembles the strawberry. It is grown on a …

Yam is a unique vegetable, and it is usually found in the areas of America and Asia. You will find yams in many supermarkets in Asia and America, and people also love to use them because of their sweet taste. Yams are just like sweet potatoes, and if you cannot …

Winter purslane is not a famous vegetable, but it is used in some parts of the world. It has a delicious taste, and it is used instead of lettuce in salads and dishes to add a delicious flavor. However, it comes in leafy green vegetables, and it is not a …

Winter melons are not watermelons, but their inner flesh is like the watermelons, but they are different things. Another famous name used for winter melon is ash gourd, and it is a delicious fruit with a long-lasting shelf life. It can be eaten as a vegetable, and people also use …

Winged bean has many other names, but the most common name used for it is cigarillos. It is a tropical herbaceous plant, and it is mostly used in making medicines and people also use it in the cooked dishes. Unfortunately, it is not available in every part of the world, …

Water apple, also known as rose apple or wax apple, is not an apple. The name has no significant meaning to its taste. It is a tropical fruit, usually grown in India, Malaysia, and Indonesia. The fruit is very small and is shaped like a pear, being wide at the …

Wakame is a sea vegetable native to Japan and Korea; it is widely farmed in these two countries. It is considered to be the must-have in Asian salads, soups, and other dishes.  It is also called seaweed and has a salty taste with slight sweetness as well. It also has …

The urad beans are the type of beans that can last as long as you want if you keep them appropriately. The urad beans do not go bad easily. So the only thing is that you need to preserve them with the best storage methods. The dried urad beans never …

There are many types of soy sauces globally, but Tamari is one of the five most famous types of Japanese soy sauces. In Japan, Tamari is also known as Shoyu. This is made of fermented soybeans, which also includes wheat. The difference between Tamari and generally used soy sauce is …

Xylocarp is a delicious fruit, just like a coconut. Its color and many things are similar to that of the coconuts. It has a hard outermost covering, and due to this, it can last for some days at room temperature. People who love coconut love xylocarp as well. You can …

Wolfberry, also known as goji berry, is a unique red fruit, and you will find it in almost every part of the world. It is mostly used in dried form, and it is also eaten raw and can be used in many dishes and salads. It has a sweet and …

Velvet tamarind belongs to the Leguminosae family, grows under tropical climatic conditions, and also bears fruits. It has a hard black Velvet shell and tastes somewhat like tamarind. It tastes both sweet and sour. The Velvet Tamarind fruit has a lot of health benefits. The leaf decoction is used to …

Made from cow’s milk, Vacherin is a soft and rich cheese. It is prepared mainly in France and Switzerland. In texture, it has a yellow-washed rind with a touch of grey. Vacherin cheese is produced from August to March. It exists in two kinds i.e., Vacherin du Haut-Doubs or Vacherin …

Tanjong, Spanish berry, or medlar, all are the names of a fruit whose tree is cultivated in tropical forests of South Asia, Northern Australia, and South East Asia. However, Tanjong is used widely to provide many purposes, mainly those linked with the preparation of jams, desserts, and jellies. This fruit …

Velvet beans are shrubs native to Africa, India, and the Caribbean. However, it has more medicinal values as it contains a high amount of Levodopa, a drug used in treating Parkinson’s disease. In some countries, people also use it as a replacement for coffee beans, and it gives a strong …

The Vidalia sweet onion is a unique species worldwide as they are mild and sweet enough to be eaten like a fruit. The sugar level in these onions is equivalent to that of an apple. Vidalia sweet onions can be eaten raw in hamburgers, alongside steaks, in salads, or can …

A cross between orange and grapefruit forms Ugli fruit, and it is also known as Jamaican Tangelo. It has a very delicious and sweet taste and is loved a lot by people. Many people prefer Ugli fruit over oranges because it is easy to peel. People eat Ugli fruit raw, …

Uchuva is not one of the most common fruit you may have used. It is mostly found in Colombia, and most people don’t know about this fruit. Uchuva has orange-colored outermost covering, and it looks exactly as same as jujube. The shape, color, and texture of Uchuva are similar to …

Tarwi is an edible bean found in Peru at high altitudes and is grown in cool environments. The plant is quite striking in appearance with purple flowers. However, Tarwi has a bitter flavor due to the presence of alkaloids. The tarwi beans are sold in their original form as well …

Tarragon, belonging to the sunflower’s family, is also referred to as estragon. It is a perennial herb and is widely spread throughout Eurasia and North America. This herb is cultivated to serve both medicinal as well as culinary uses. To get a deep knowledge regarding this herb, give our article …

Taro is a root vegetable with edible leaves and is known by many names. Different varieties of Taro exist, consisting of different sizes and colors. Taro is found mostly in the Pacific Islands and is imported across the world. Taro has white flesh, an earthy taste, resembling that of the …

Wild leek is an edible vegetable, and it is widely used all around the world. It comes in the category of leafy green vegetables, and it adds a delicious flavor to the dishes. People mostly use wild leeks in cooked dishes to add flavor, and they want them to last …

Wild orange is a type of orange, and it has similar qualities and physical appearance to the orange fruit. Wild orange is a seasonal fruit as it is only available in winters. It grows in other seasons, and in winters, it is harvested. Everyone loves the delicious sweet and sour …

Wineberry is one of the rarest berries that you will find on this planet, and it is mostly found in America. Most people don’t know about the wineberry, but those who know about it and have tasted it, are completely in love with it. Wineberry has a delicious sweet and …

Wongi, also known as Manilkara Kauki, is a type of fruit usually found in Asian countries. It is not a famous fruit like others because it is not used too much all around the globe and many people don’t know about it. However, it has many benefits as it has …

Witlof is a white vegetable, and it is also famous as endive or Belgian endive. It is just like a closed flower, and it is white, and it is also known as a flowering plant. Witlof is mostly used in making salads, and it is also used in many dishes. …

Xigua is a Chinese name for watermelon, and the meaning it is western fruit. Xigua is one of the most common and loved fruit all around the globe, and it is known for its juicy and sweet taste. Xigua has a hard outermost covering and has sweet flesh inside. Almost …

Tatar sauce is a creamy white-colored sauce that originated from France and was used with a French dish called Steak Tartare, and from there, its name changed to tartar. It is a mixture of pickles and Mayonnaise. It has a thick consistency, and some people also add mustards, Worcestershire sauce, …

Yacon is a delicious vegetable, and it is just like the sweet potato. The look, color and taste, and many other properties of yacon are similar to that of sweet potatoes. It is a species of perennial daisy, and it is grown in the northern and central areas of the …

Tatsoi is a green-colored vegetable similar to spinach and native to China. Later it became popular in Korea and Japan; after that, it received global fame. It has rounded leaves that vary in color from pale green to dark green, and it is used in various soups; its leaves are …

Voavanga, Spanish tamarind or tamarind-of-the-Indies, as the name indicates, is a flowering plant grown in Africa. It bears fruits on it that are edible. These fruits are large and orange in appearance. Also consumed on local levels, these are marvelous against digestive problems and promote weight loss. There is one …

Wood apple, also known as Beal fruit, is very delicious and loved by many people all around the globe. It is the sweetest and healthiest fruit, and it is one of the main reasons people love wood apple a lot. It is mostly used in Asian countries, and you can …

Yamamomo may sound like a unique name to you, but it is a fruit. It is also known as Chinese Bayberry, and it is mostly found in the areas of China. People of China are addicted to Yamamomo due to its sweet and sour taste. Moreover, it also looks like …

Ulluco is a type of vegetable that is quite similar to a potato. Ulluco is a type of vegetable that can go bad when you keep it for a long time. Moreover, Ulluco can also go bad with bacterial and fungal activity. Further, it can easily go bad if you …

Tamarind is an edible fruit that is native to tropical Africa. The tree produces brown-colored and pod-like fruits that contain tangy, sweet, and a bit sour pulp, Which is used in different kinds of cuisines in the world. It is also used in making traditional medicines, plus its seeds oil …

Many liquid products can go bad easily with the interruption of any bacterial or fungal activity. However, ume plum vinegar is a type of vinegar with a high potency of acid. Therefore, due to its acidic nature, it works as a self-protecting product from any bacterial or fungal activity. In …

Yali pear, also known as Chinese white pear, is a type of pear fruit. It is similar to the pear fruit but has a different color, but its taste, texture, and shape are like pears. It is famous as Chinese white pear as it is mostly found in the Northern …

Tamarillo is a tiny shrub or tree in the family of flowering plants. It is an egg-shaped Fruit. Though it looks like a tomato, it has black seeds rather than white seeds like a tomato. They are normally eaten in a cooked form and not in a raw form. They …

Taleggio Cheese is an Italian cheese that is named after Val taleggio. This is smear-ripened, washed-rind, and semi-soft Cheese. This Cheese has a strong aroma with a thin crust. And the flavor is mild with a fruity tang. This Cheese is taken from milk calves. These days the Cheese is …

Water chestnuts are also called Chinese water chestnuts. They taste like nuts and have a sweet and fruity flavor. Water chestnuts are rich in vitamins; they are very nutritious because they are low in calories and high in fibers. The water chestnut is not a nut at all. It only …

Tomatoes are one of the most commonly used vegetables all around the globe. You will find tomatoes in every home all around the globe. It is used in salad and to add flavor and taste to many dishes. They are generally soft and are pure red. If you think that …

Thimbleberry is a flowering plant that grows thimbleberry, and it is found in the northern areas of America. It is not a fruit, but it can be eaten raw, and people use it in many dishes to add a delicious flavor to it. Moreover, people also use thimbleberry to make …

Thyme is an herb, and it is used a lot in making medicines and many other things worldwide. People also use thyme to add flavor to some dishes, and mostly it can be used in rice dishes. So if you have a bundle of thyme sitting in your pantry for …

Ti is a plant, and it is mostly grown in almost all parts of the world. It is not edible, but it adds some flavor to the cooked dishes in many parts. It is mostly found in South Asia. Many people are not familiar with the Ti plant, and those …

Tigernuts are not nuts, but they are known as small root vegetables, and they are used in making milk known as tiger nut milk. It has many health benefits, and people use it daily to keep themselves healthy. Tigernut and tiger nut milk are found and used almost in every …

Tinda is a typical vegetable, and you can find it in every season, but mostly you will find its best quality in spring seasons. It comes in a category of green vegetables, and it is mostly used in Asian countries, especially India and Pakistan. People who love the taste of …

By the name, you may have got an idea that tomatillos are a type of tomatoes. The main difference between these two is that they are different in color and texture, and they also have a different husk. Tomatillos are found in yellow, purple, and mostly in bright green colors, …

Tomme de Savoie is a type of cheese that is used in many parts of the world. Tomme de Savoie is a semi-hard cheese, and it has a delicious taste as it is made up of cow’s milk. It is usually white, and people love it because of its delicious …

Toyon, also known as Heteromeles arbutifolia, is a fruit berry that grows on a Toyon plant. It is a rare plant as it is not found all around the globe and the berries that it produces are also very rare. Toyon fruit is edible and has a delicious taste only …

Turmeric is a spice obtained from the turmeric plant, and it is mostly used in Asian countries. People living in Asia use many spices in their dishes to add a spicy flavor to their food. Turmeric spice also adds flavor and color to the dishes, and people love to use …

Vegetables are one of the most used food products all around the globe. You will find vegetables everywhere. Turnips are one of those vegetables found in every country, and many people also love them. There are different types of turnips available, and you can have them in different seasons. If …

Surinam cherry is one of the kinds of cherry with a flowering shape. It is also known with different names like Brazilian cherry, Cayenne Cheery, cerisier Carré, nanagapiri, and scientifically is called Eugenia uniflora. It is native to tropical South America and also grows in southern Brazil, Argentina, and Uruguay. …

Sweet corn is the small yellow colored seeds like a vegetable but sweet. They are also called pole corn, sugar corn, and milk corn. They are first grown by Native American tribes. They are used in many forms; they are eaten raw, in making salads, cooking, and dressing many fast …

Sycamore fig is also called fig Mulberry because the leaves of this plant also resemble the leaves of Mulberry. This species of fig has been cultivated since early times. But this is native to Africa, and it also grows in Lebanon, in the southern Arabian Peninsula, Madagascar, Palestine, and Egypt. …

There are different kinds of pepper in the world, but this one paper is the ultimate pepper. Szechwan pepper has a numbing and tingling effect. It is also known as Chinese prickly ash, Chinese pepper, mala pepper, and rattan pepper. It is used in one of the Chinese dishes called …

Spanish red onion is not originated in Spain; supermarkets first used the term Spanish in the 1980s. These are yellowish red with a mild flavor. These are juicy, sweet, and large. Used in sandwiches, as a garnish, raw and sliced for salads. They are normally used in cooking to enhance …

Spring greens are also called spring vegetables. They are edible leaves that can be used in cooking and for preparing salads. This is known as the very first cabbage of the year. Their texture is fresh with loose heads; their leaves are not hard like other cabbages but very tender …

Spring onions are also called scabies, scallions, and green onions. They closely resemble Chinese onions, Shallotte, chive, and leek. They are original to Europe but harvested in many countries of the world now. Spring onions can be used as a part of salads or for cooking. There are many health …

Summer squashes are harvested when they are immature, though the rind is still edible. Most summer squashes have a bushy growth habit. These vegetables are typically eaten fresh or made into a dish Summer squash is often confused with yellow squash. It has the same name but is different in …

A sprout is a little growth on the tip of the seed, and you see that when the seed comes under the suitable temperature and moisture level, it starts growing, so that little growth on the tip of a seed is sprout. In the dictionary, the sprouts mean “to grow.” …

Swedes are root vegetables, a hybrid between turnip and cabbage. It is known by other names like rutabaga, Swedish turnip, or neeps. This root vegetable is used extensively in a variety of foods. Also, the leaves of swedes are eaten like ordinary green leafy vegetables. Not only is this vegetable …

The sweet and sour sauce combines different tangy flavored juices like pineapple or orange juices, tomato or banana ketchup, cornstarch, and water. It is originated from China, and you can find many Chinese cuisines that go well with this sweet and sour sauce. It has a flavor just like its …

Sweet apple berry is also known as Billardiera Cymosa and a member of the Pittosporaceae family. The plant consists of decorative flowers and sweet, edible berries which can either be cooked or eaten raw. Apple berries grow in sunny places, and the plant is easier to handle and grow even …

Sweet Lemon is also known as sweet lime, sweet limetta. The botanical name of Sweet Lemon is Citrus Limetta. As citrus fruits are rich in vitamin C, sweet lemon is also a good source of vitamin C and helps in immunity building. It also contains antioxidants that are beneficial for …

Sweet pepper, bell pepper, or capsicum is a fruit but used more commonly as a vegetable ingredient or a side dish. The fruit exists in different colors like yellow, green, orange, white, purple, and red. It is native to Central America, Mexico as well as Northern South America. Sweet pepper …

Sweetsop is a fruit native to America and West Indies, commonly known as a sugar apple or custard apple. It has a round shape with a yellow to green colored appearance. It has a sweet custard-like taste; it has hard skin from the outside but a white pulp inside with …

Swiss chard is a green vegetable consisting of tender and fleshy leaves with thick stalks. Swiss chard resembles spinach, but they are nothing the same except for the appearance of leaves. The vegetable leaves have a slightly bitter flavor and a strong aroma. Swiss chards have different stalks; some are …

Swiss cheese is a class of pressed cheese and is now produced in many countries. It is a pressed cheese having holes in it, and it is made up of cow’s milk. The texture of Swiss cheese is firm, having pale-yellow and sometimes white color and nutty flavor. Swiss cheese …

Texas persimmon is a fruit plant that is usually found in the areas around Mexico. It is a rare and delicious fruit, and people who know about it love it. It is full of nutrition and very tasty fruit. However, it contains a high sugar content and is a fleshy …

Tete de Moine is a type of cheese that is manufactured in Switzerland. Due to its manufacturing in Switzerland, it is known as Swiss-type or Alpine cheese as well. People who have used Tete de Moine completely love the taste and delicious flavor it adds to the dishes. People who …

Taxus Baccata belongs to the species of evergreen trees, and they are mostly found in European countries. They are grown on a tree known as the yew, and the shelf life of this tree is very long. Taxus baccata do not resemble any other fruits, and they do not come …

Tepary beans are just like the dried beans, but they both are different in their colors. Normally, beans are red, but tepary beans are brown. But the characteristics, shape, and size of both the beans are the same. Tepary beans are just the type of other beans, and they are …

Thai peanut sauce is one of the most famous sauces found in Thailand. The ingredients used in the manufacturing of peanut sauce are made up of peanut butter, soy sauce, and ginger. It is used as a sauce in many dishes, and people love its delicious taste. People who love …

Sierra Leone Bologi is a plant that can be used either fresh or dried. It is used in many dishes like smoothies, teas, sauces, salads, and much more. Sierra Leone Bologi is healthy for us as it is rich in nutrient factors and also contains vitamins, fiber, iron, and magnesium. …

Serviceberry is a type of plant with white flowers and red to purple-black fruit. It is also known as shadbush. It is a species of Amelanchier and belongs to the family of blueberry. There are different usages of Serviceberry as it give a better flavor when used in different recipes. …

Silverbeet is a green leafy vegetable that has the leaf that look like spinach and the whole vegetable looks like a beetroot. Silverbeet can also be known as seakale beet or Swiss chard.  Silverbeet is grown and produced all year in Perth. On the off chance that it is pushed, …

It is also called ”Annona” and is found in tropical climates. This fruit belongs to the Annonaceae family. This plant is usually grown at lower altitudes. This an evergreen or semi-evergreen plant and usually go up to 13 to 14 meters in height. It’s a tropical fruit to survive in …

Soybean is also called soya bean, jobean or scientifically it is Known as glycine Max. The origin of this plant is obscure but most commonly is considered to be first found in central China. It is majorly harvested in the East Asian region. It is traditionally used as an unfermented …

A Star anise is a spice that is in the shape of a star. The other name for star anise is Chinese star anise, badian, star anise seed, and scientifically known as illicium verum. It is an evergreen shrub found mainly in southwest China. It has a distinct flavor and …

Squash is mainly fruit and has various shapes and sizes. Also, it has a variety of names such as winter squash, summer squash, delicata squash, hubbard squash, kabocha squash, butternut squash, etc. For their many benefits and nutritional value, people largely consume round the year. So here the question is, …

Star apple is a fruit native to Central America, and it has a star-like shape in the center, as its name suggests. It has a rounded appearance from the outside with dark purple-colored skin. It has shiny skin and firm texture, and its flesh has shades of two colors that …

Stevia is a plant that belongs to the chrysanthemum family. It is ten times sweeter than normal sugar and is used as a sugar substitute.  In many places, it is known as zero calorie sugar and widely consumed by people who are on a diet and are cautious about calorie …

Stichelton is a cheese similar to blue cheese. However, like blue cheese, stichelton is not made from the pasteurized milk or rennet, which is prepared commercially. The stichelton is made from unpasteurized milk in the dairy farm. Stichelton cheese is famous in Southern America and Europe. Stichelton has an intense …

Stir fry sauce is made up of many ingredients. It combines chicken broth, soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, and corn starch. To make the stir fry sauce, all you need to do is place all the ingredients in proportion and gently mix them. You then place the sauce …

Sea kale is perpetually known by various fascinating names, such as Sea colewort and scurvy grass. Sea kale shoots develop from the roots same as the asparagus. Truth be told, the delicate shoots of sea kale are used and eaten like asparagus. However, it huge leaves are mostly utilized like …

Sea salt is a type of salt found around the oceans. It is also known as bay salt, solar salt, or, you can simply say it salt. Most of the people use sea salt like the common salt in their kitchen. It has several health benefits because it is a …

Silkworm thorn tree is occasionally grown for its fruit. It produces fruit closely looks like mulberry, but its size is relatively larger than mulberries. Silkworm thorn berries have a blend of both sweet and tartly taste. Due to the yummy flavor of silkworm thorn berries, their jam and cakes are …

Scorzonera is (little) known as root the world of vegetables and it is used as salad or appetizer in many dishes because of it has got unique flavor. You can either it is with some butter and salt or use its leaves in the salad. It is rich in vitamins …

Sea buckthorn is an herb that bears fruit in resemble berries, whereas its leaves and flowers are used for medicinal purposes. The sea buckthorn fruit is an excellent source of anti-oxidant. Sea buckthorn is also known as the Holy fruit of the Himalayas, containing a high level of vitamin C …

Selles-sur-Chur Cheese is a type of cheese prepared from the milk of French goats, and it is famous worldwide. It is mostly used in France and the areas around it. People love to use Selles-sur-Chur Cheese to add a delicious taste to their dishes. Selles-sur-Chur Cheese is similar to the …

Siberian kiwi, also known as hardy kiwifruit or Siberian gooseberry, is a berry-sized fruit that tastes like kiwi fruit. The difference between kiwi and Siberian kiwi is that the latter has a smooth green, brown, or purple skin, and its taste is usually sweeter than kiwi fruit. Moreover, unlike kiwi …

Skirret, also known as Sium sisarum, is a root vegetable, and it looks a bit similar to ginger. The color and texture of the skirret are also like it. It is commonly used all around the globe as it is very famous for adding some delicious flavors to the dishes. …

Snake Beans are long, circular/round pods and are stringless with delicious taste and can be best when picked tender and young. They are flavorful and chewy and can be eaten immature and dried. Snake Beans have many benefits, and they contain many vitamins, iron, magnesium, etc. This nutrition helps in …

Stilton cheese is native to England, and it is among one of the most famous British cheese; it is available in 2 varieties Blue and White. It is made from cow’s milk and has a strong spicy flavor that goes best with bread, wines, nuts, etc. Its blue variant is …

Strawberry guava also goes by the names of Cherry guava and Cattley guava. It grows on the branches of the tree, which is tall up to 13 meters. Strawberry guava is a sweet fruit that has Guava like flavor with a hint of the strawberry flavor. The fruit can be …

The Sumac bushes contain deep red berries that are dried and made into powder. It is used as a spice and is native to the Middle East. The sour and tart taste of sumac was widely used in Europe until lemons were introduced. Ground sumac has a tanginess less than …

One of the most nutritious plants in the garden, a summer purslane js native to North Africa, Southern Europe, the Middle East, and the Indian subcontinent. It is a nutritious green leafy vegetable and serves a versatile number of uses. Its stems, leaves, and flower buds can be eaten as …

The sugar apple, also known as sweetsop, is a fruit from Annona squamosal. The fruit weight can go from 100 grams to 240 grams. It is spherical conical. It has knobby segments composed of thick rind. It is soft, slippery, and slightly grainy. The sugar apple has a brown to …

Striped marrow is a vegetable marrow that is an overgrown courgette. The name striped marrow is often shortened to the marrow. It is a vegetable that cannot be eaten raw and is always consumed after cooking. It is shaped like a cylinder and narrower at the top and thicker at …

String beans are the shrub that is used in North and South American meals in the summer season mostly. They are presently named green beans, and they can be consumed raw or cooked. Most beans give earthy flavor, but American String Beans give a little sweet hint in their flavor, …

Known by many other names like dragon fruit, pitaya, or night-blooming cereus, a strawberry-pear is a fleshy berry with a peel of red and yellow color. This fruit is native to the southern region of Mexico, Guatemala, Costa Rica, and El Salvador. The fruit is good from both a nutritional …

Did you happen to see the Sugarsnap Peas at the supermart and do not know what they are or if you will buy them, then how’d you store them. Sugarsnap Peas or snap peas belong to the legume family of plants. They are tender, sweet, and can be eaten pod …

Native to Madagascar, screw pines are loved across the whole globe. Its soft and waxy texture is worth tasting once, and you will get addicted. The taste of this fruit resembles slightly with papaya and sugarcane. You can either use its fleshy pulp for cooking or eat it raw. Both …

Sharp Provolone is a semi-hard cheese that is aged for around four months. The aging process aids in bacterial growth and helps bring in the sharpness of the cheese. Sharp provolone is a delicacy for cheese lovers. It is indeed the center of attention on the cheese boards at the …

Shipova is a pear-like fruit with a delicious taste. The fruit is seedless with a taste similar to a pineapple. Shipova is fleshy and nutritious, so it is really good for your health. Shipova can be used to make Shipova juice that is extremely refreshing and healthy. It also adds …

Snake gourd is a green-colored vegetable, and it is mostly found in Asian countries. The characteristics of snake gourd are similar to cucumber’s, but they are different in texture and shape. People mostly use snake gourd in salads, and they can also cook it in some dishes. Just like cucumber …

Snake squash is similar to that of snake gourd, and there is no difference. The characteristics are almost the same, and the shape and texture of snake squash are also similar to the snake gourd. Snake squash is also a green vegetable, just like snake gourd, and it is used …

Snowberries are one of the rarest berries, and they are only found in the areas near Canada and United States. They are the small genu of 15 species, and it comes in the category of shrubs. It is an edible berry but not used by many people. People who love …

Snow pea sprouts are firm and are known as the new shoots of the snow pea plant. They look like coriander, but they are not known as a green vegetables. You can eat snow pea sprouts raw, but you can also them in soups to add a delicious flavor to …

Snow peas are edible pod peas, and they are similar in characteristics to green peas. The color, texture, and look of snow peas I also similar to that of the green peas. If you have ever used green peas, then it would not be difficult for you to talk about …

Soapwort, a flowering plant native to Asia and Europe. Its scientific name is Saponaria. It possesses small purple color flowers. Commonly called as bruisewort, bouncing bet, and lady’s-washbowl. It is an edible flower and used in many drugs. The most common benefit of using this flower as medicine is that …

Soko is a small genus of ornamental and edible plants from the amaranth family. It is used as a vegetable and is called Lagos Spinach. Also known as celosia, quail grass, and feather cockscomb. It is native to East Africa and Mexico, where it is known as the Velvet flower. …

The other name which is quite common for Soncoya is Soncoya and Cabeza de negro. The scientific name is Annona purpurea, which is a medicinal plant and an edible fruit. The origin of Soncoya is South America, Central America, and Mexico. The surface has a structure like a pointed hook. …

Sorrel is also known as Roselle and is from the family of hibiscus. Its origin is West Africa in the Caribbean region. There are different types of sorrel found in the Caribbean region, but the most popular is the deep red fruit. People use it to make drinks and jams. …

Scallions are the best type of onions you would ever have. The crunchiness, the taste, and the aroma are just amazing. These are commonly known as spring onions. You can use these in different types of salads and in making dishes. Most importantly, many people use scallions in making breakfast …

Since the Victorian era, scented geranium has been my favorites. Both the herb and indoor gardeners like scented geranium. The botanical name for it is pelargonium. It can do well both in full sun and even in part shade. Scented geranium consists of small flowers compared to others. Some are …

Sea beet is a dark-green, glossy and leafy vegetable just like spinach. Sometimes it is also termed wild spinach due to resemblance in appearance. It also has a similar taste but with a slight punch in the flavor. It can be used in all ways; raw in salads, blanched, toasted …

Sea Grape is a coastal plant that grows delicious fruits resembling ”grapes”. The grapes are small, almost equal to the size of a marble. They have a sweet and acidic flavor and are often used to make jams and desserts. Sea Grape is loved by animals living in tropical areas. …

Samphire is a plant that grows in salty environments. It is native to regions of Australia. Samphire provides several uses in terms of both edibility and nutrition. From a nutritional point of view, it is believed to contain excellent vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, etc. Samphire is of two types, i.e., marsh …

Sandpaper is a tree in the category of fig trees; its leaves have a sandpapery appearance, as its name suggests. Sandpaper fig is super sweet and has green color initially, turning dark purple to black after ripening. It can be eaten raw or used in desserts, smoothies, and jams. It …

The Santol, also known as cotton fruit, is a tropical fruit that originated from the floristic region of Malaysia. The color of Santol could be red or yellow, but the species remains the same. Santol is almost the same shape and size as a peach having the same fuzzy skin. …

Sapodilla is a famous fruit and also goes by the name of chikoo in Asia. It is grown in America, Mexico, and in large quantities in Asian countries, especially in India and Pakistan. Sapodilla is a soft but sweet fruit with brownish flesh inside the peel. The peel itself is …

Salak is a growing natural gem from south East Asia. Salak is a family of palm trees native to Sumatra and Java in Indonesia. Its leaves stretch up to 6 meters long, and it has a very short-stemmed palm, with each leaf going up to 2 meters long petiole with …

Saint Paulin is a French cheese that has a mild creamy flavor. It is made from pasteurized cow milk and has a butter-like texture. Saint Paulin cheese is enjoyed for breakfast or with drinks and cuisines. It is easy to make and matures in four weeks. This cheese has an …

Salmonberry is a vitamin C-rich fruit native to North America; it looks like raspberry in appearance but has a more sweet taste than raspberries. Salmonberries have a pale yellow color, which turns orange after ripening. Some salmonberries are red, and they don’t taste as good as orange ones do, so …

Salsify is a skinny Mediterranean root vegetable that has edible roots and is used for its medicinal qualities. It looks like a skinnier version of parsnip and is a nutritious, versatile, and creamy winter vegetable. It belongs to the dandelion family and comes in black and white varieties. Salsify is …

Sapote is a commonly grown fruit in North and South America. However, there are many types of sapote fruit, but all the fruit categories are found soft with sweet meat inside and a seed at the center of the fruit. The fruit is used in desserts, ice-creams, and smoothies. The …

Saskatoon is a shrub native to North America, Western Canada, and the United States. The Saskatoon shrub bears edible berries. These berries are known by various other names such as western serviceberry, pacific serviceberry, chuckle pear, or western juneberry. The Saskatoon berry contains minerals like manganese, magnesium, iron, calcium, etc. …

Sassafras is the name of a tree that belongs to the family Lauraceae. It has a wide range of uses, like its leaves are used in eating directly in salads, and after being dried, they are used as a spice named File Powder native to North America; this spice is …

Satsumas are related to Clementine, tangerines, and other citrus fruits and are various mandarin oranges. Satsuma has soft and flexible skin and has a puffy look and feel. This citrus fruit grows in Northern California and Southeastern US and is found in late October until the end of December. Satsumas …

Savoy cabbage is a plant species of brassica oleracea. This plant is a winter vegetable and one of the many different cabbage varieties. It is originated from Netherlands and England. It was introduced in the 18th century. In Germany, it is known as Savoyer Kohi. The name comes after the …

Salal is an evergreen shrub, which is native to the North American coast. Also known as Shallon, this shrub bears wholesome, sweet, and delicious berries similar to blueberries. Salal berries are significant in both nutritional and edible uses. This was only a brief overview of these berries. However, there is …

Saint Albray is a French cheese made from pasteurized cow’s milk. It is among one of the classic cheeses of France; it is mainly manufactured in the Aquitaine region and has an ivory-colored appearance with red rinds and prepared within two weeks. It has a beautiful shape just like a …

Saint Félicien is a soft cheese made from pasteurized or unpasteurized cow’s milk. It originated from France in the farms of the Rhone-Alpes region. It has a similar flavor and texture as Saint-Marcellin cheese, although Saint Félicien is creamier and slightly richer. It is known as Caille doux in France. The …

Saint-Marcellin is a soft french cheese that is made from the milk produced by cows. Its name comes after a small town in France called Saint-Marcellin. It has a creamy white-colored exterior that weighs about 80 grams and is generally small in size. Its taste and texture are similar to …

Saguaro is a cactus tree, which can grow up to 40 feet. This plant is native to the Sonoran Desert, Southern Arizona in the United States, and South-Eastern California. Like various other plants in Arizona, Saguaro serves both medicinal and food purposes. This tall tree annually produces fruits. Saguaro fruits …

Sageretia is also known as Chinese sweet plum. The fruit is grown in subtropical regions and is native to China and Japan. The plant is known to be tolerant of high cold weather conditions. Extreme temperatures can affect the plant; however, they can thrive indoors where the sunlight comes for …

Saint-nectaire is a French cheese made in the region of central France. Since the 17th century, cheese has been made in Auvergne. The cheese is made from cow milk. The name of the cheese comes after jean Charles de la ferte, Saint-Nectaire. There are many ways of eating Saint-Nectaire as …

Prumnopitys is a berry-like fruit that has a sweet taste. It is bright green from the outside, and its fleshy aril contains one seed in it. You can eat it raw, use it in desserts and jams, or cook to make different dishes. This fruit is consumed in various parts …

Rosemary is a herbal plant that produces fascinating fragrances. It is native to the Mediterranean. It is used for its potential health benefits, to make bodily perfumes, and as a culinary condiment. It is a species of the mint family, which is known as Lamiaceae. The other common member of …

Rowan is also known as mountain ashes as they are grown in the Himalayas and other mountainous areas in Europe. Rowan is grown on shrubs and thrives in very cold regions. A variety of rowan can be found in the northern hemisphere. The fruit is harvested usually in autumn and …

Runner beans are a species that is native to Central and South America. These beans are also known as multiflora beans or scarlet runner beans. Used to serve different purposes in various cuisines, the runner beans are also an excellent source of vitamins and minerals. Not only are these beans …

Rutabaga is a root vegetable originating from Russia and the Scandinavian States; it is rounded in shape. It has a purple-colored upper surface, and from the bottom, it is white. It somewhat resembles turnips and has a mixed taste like cabbage and turnips, it can be eaten raw with salads, …

Sage is an evergreen herb belonging to the mint family. It has oval-shaped, gray-green leaves with a cottony texture and a slightly fuzzy or fluffy appearance and is attached with woody stems. Sage has an earthy flavor and a strong herbal aroma; its flavor brings warmth to the dishes. Sage …

Rose leaf bramble, also known as West Indian raspberry, rudus rosifolus, Mauritius raspberry, thimbleberry, a bramble of the cape, Vanuatu raspberry. It can be found in East Asia and eastern Australia. The leaves of the rose-leaf bramble stay green, but only the fruit ripens every early autumn in eastern Australia. …

Roquefort is one of the oldest and famous cheese in the world. The origin of this cheese is France. It is commonly known as blue cheese, which is made of ewe’s milk. Due to its rich flavor, it is used in dressings and as a salad topping. It is also …

Romaine Lettuce is a type of lettuce with crispy and aromatic green leaves, mostly used as salads. Its other name is cos lettuce. It is very popular for its nutritional benefits and delicious taste. It is low in sugar, carbohydrates, and calories but high in minerals and vitamins. The possible …

Rose myrtle is also known as rhodomyrtus tomentosa. This is a plant that is part of the plant family Myrtaceae. It is commonly found in southern and southeastern regions such as Malaysia, India, Hong Kong, China, Taiwan, Sulawesi, and the Philippines. This fruit is edible. The leaf’s surface is leathery. …

Rockmelon, also known as cantaloupe, sweet melon, or spanspek, is a summer fruit that belongs to the family of muskmelons. The only difference between the words rockmelon and cantaloupe is their origin; otherwise, both the fruits are the same. Rockmelon comes from North America, while cantaloupe originated from Europe. Rockmelon …

Rocamadour cheese is native to France, particularly manufactured in Quercy and Perigord areas. It is solely made from goat’s milk and has off white color; it looks like a small disc in appearance and has a very smooth velvety texture. Rocamadour cheese has a strong nutty flavor, which makes it …

Rimu, also known as Dacrydium cupressinum, is a coniferous tree native to the forests of New Zealand. The tree contains bark, leaves, and also edible fruit. These different parts of this tree are used in various uses. Undoubtedly, the tree offers a wide range of uses from a medicinal point …

The ridge gourd is a vegetable that closely resembles a cucumber. The vegetable is very popular for its use in Asia and is also cultivated in Asia. The vegetable is used in many dishes and has many benefits for health. The vegetable is known for its benefit of improved eyesight. …

Ridge cucumber is green in color, which promotes hydration. It involves many processes such as transportation of waste products and nutrients and regulation of temperature. Ridge Cucumbers growing temperature is 65 to 75 degrees. Ridge Cucumbers are ideal for home farming as it doesn’t take much place, and people can …

Rice syrup is a plant-based sweetener that is used instead of refined sugar. This is used to sweeten foods with lower calories. The rice syrup is traditionally used in Asian cuisines. It is also used to add a gaze to different types of Korean dishes. The shelf life of rice …

Riberry, also known as Lilly pilly, is a fruit about half half-inch in length. They are native to subtropical areas in New South Wales and Queens Island. Riberries have a bright red color originally, which fades to pink when it is cooked. Raw riberries have a spicy flavor with a …

Relish is a mixture of different vegetables or fruits and sometimes with vinegar as a side ingredient; the sugar can also be added along with vinegar. It is used as a side dish with different cuisines like sandwiches, burgers, and roasted meats. Many people confuse pickle and relish as the …

Kidney beans are called kidney beans because they resemble the shape of a kidney. Kidney beans are white and red with a mild change in taste and size. The red kidney beans are a little smaller than the white ones. Kidney beans are harvested in Asia, America, and Mexico. It …

Red bayberry, also known by many other names like Chinese bayberry, Japanese bayberry, yumberry, waxberry, or Chinese strawberry, is a tree. It is known for its red-colored edible fruits. This subtropical tree is native to regions of China, Japan, and the United States. Red bayberry has a lot to do …

Peas are small spherical-shaped seeds or the seed-pod of the fruit named Pisum Sativum. Each of the pea pods contains many different-sized peas. A pea is green in color and occasionally golden yellow or infrequently purple. This vegetable is a cool-season growing plant that can be found in the Mediterranean. …

The rosehip is also known as rose haw and is the most useful accessory fruit for the rose plant. Its color changes from red to orange. When successful pollination occurs in spring or early summer, it ripens late in summer and through autumn. Its flavor is slightly sweet with a …

Quince is a popular fruit that is eaten and loved by people all around the globe. Quince is just like pears. The characteristics and shelf life of quince are similar to that of pears. Suppose you found a quince sitting on your countertop for many days, and you want to …

Radicchio is a purple-colored vegetable that looks like cabbage or lettuce, but actually, it is not. It has purple-colored leaves with white-colored veins on it, and it is similar in the shape of a cabbage. It is a rare vegetable as it is not used and is found in many …

Rainbow chard is a leafy green vegetable just like the lettuce. Rainbow chard is found in every part of the world, and people love to use them in salads, and they also love cooking it. If you have bought rainbow chard for the first time, then you would be worried …

Rambutan is a subtropical fruit that comes in the family of lychee. It similar to the lychee so, their characteristics and shelf life will also be the same. Rambutan has a similar outermost covering like lychee. The only difference is that it has long hairs on its outer cover. But …

Rangpur is a citrus fruit that is a mixture of citrus or limonite. It is orange in color and has the same characteristics as lemon. It has a very acidic taste, and its flesh and the outermost covering are also orange. Do you love rangpurs? If yes, then you would …

Pond apple is commonly known as alligator apple because it is usually fed to alligators in the U.S.A. Pond apple is a tropical fruit that also goes by the name of monkey apple and swamp apple. The fruit itself is very useful, but the stem and leaves are also used …

Rose apple is occurring widely but commonly found in Southeast Asia. It has been introduced as a fruit tree and an ornamental. The rose apple has many different names, such as it is known as Jambu in the Maldives and is called Syzygium Jambos scientifically. They are used in many …