50+ Differences Between British vs American Food Names

Learn useful list of 50+ Differences Between British vs American Food Names illustrated with pictures.

British vs American Food Names

Aubergine —–<>—– Eggplant

Beetroot —–<>—– Beet

Biscuit —–<>—– Cookie

Black Treacle —–<>—– Molasses

Broad Bean —–<>—– Lima Bean

Candyfloss —–<>—– Cotton Candy

Chips —–<>—– French Fries

Cling Film —–<>—– Plastic Wrap

Cooker —–<>—– Range, Stove

Courgette —–<>—– Zucchini

Coriander—–<>—– Cilantro

Crisps —–<>—– (Potato) Chips

Cutlery —–<>—– Silverware

Desiccated Coconut —–<>—– Shredded Coconut

Eggy Bread —–<>—– (Fried) French Toast

Fairy Cake —–<>—– Cup Cake

Flan —–<>—– Fruit Pie

Food, Grub, Nosh —–<>—– Food

Gammon —–<>—– Ham

Gherkin —–<>—– Pickle

Icing Sugar —–<>—– Confectioner’s Sugar

Powdered —–<>—– Sugar

Jug —–<>—– Pitcher

Kipper —–<>—– Smoked Herring

Maize —–<>—– Corn

Marrow —–<>—– Squash

Mid – Morning Meal —–<>—– Brunch

Minced Meat —–<>—– Ground Meat

Muesli —–<>—– Granola

Pepper —–<>—– Bell Pepper

Pilchards —–<>—– Sardines

Porridge —–<>—– Oatmeal

Puddings, Afters, Dessert, Sweets —–<>—– Dessert

Rasher —–<>—– A Slice of Bacon

Runner Beans —–<>—– Green Beans, String Beans

Rubbish —–<>—– Garbage, Trash

Sandwich, Butty, Sarnie —–<>—– Sandwich

Sausage, Banger —–<>—– Sausage

Scone —–<>—– Biscuit

Semolina —–<>—– Cream of Wheat, Manna

Serviette —–<>—– Napkin

Semi-Skimmed Milk —–<>—– 2% Milk, Low fat milk

Smoked Salmon —–<>—– Lox

Sorbet —–<>—– Sherbet

Spring Onions —–<>—– Green Onions

Squash —–<>—– Juice Concentrate

Starter —–<>—– Appetizer

Sweets —–<>—– Candy

Tin —–<>—– Can

Toasted Cheese (Sandwich) —–<>—– Grilled Cheese

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