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Popular Foods That Start With S: A Complete List
Category Breakdown: Exploring Foods Starting With S
Healthy Fruits & Vegetables
Related: Fruits | Vegetables
| Vocabulary | IPA (US) | Short Description |
|---|---|---|
| Strawberry | /ΛstrΙΛΛbΙri/ | A sweet red fruit with seeds on the outside. |
| Starfruit | /ΛstΙΛrΛfruΛt/ | A tropical fruit shaped like a star when sliced. |
| Soursop | /ΛsaΚΙrΛsΙΛp/ | A green tropical fruit with soft white pulp. |
| Sugar apple | /ΛΚΚΙ‘Ιr ΛæpΙl/ | A sweet fruit with a segmented outer skin. |
| Spinach | /ΛspΙͺnΙͺtΚ/ | A leafy green vegetable rich in nutrients. |
| Swiss chard | /swΙͺs tΚΙΛrd/ | A leafy vegetable with colorful stems. |
| Squash | /skwΙΛΚ/ | A vegetable from the gourd family. |
| Sweet potato | /swiΛt pΙΛteΙͺtoΚ/ | A root vegetable with a sweet taste. |
| Snap peas | /snæp piΛz/ | Crunchy edible pea pods. |
| Savoy cabbage | /sΙΛvΙΙͺ ΛkæbΙͺdΚ/ | A cabbage with wrinkled leaves. |
Proteins: Meat & Seafood
Related: Meat Vocabulary
| Vocabulary | IPA (US) | Short Description |
|---|---|---|
| Salmon | /ΛsæmΙn/ | A popular oily fish rich in omega-3. |
| Shrimp | /ΚrΙͺmp/ | Small shellfish commonly used in cooking. |
| Scallops | /ΛskΙΛlΙps/ | A type of shellfish with firm meat. |
| Sardines | /sΙΛrΛdiΛnz/ | Small oily fish often canned. |
| Snapper | /ΛsnæpΙr/ | A fish with firm white flesh. |
| Swordfish | /ΛswΙΛrdΛfΙͺΚ/ | A large fish with a long pointed bill. |
| Steak | /steΙͺk/ | A thick slice of beef. |
| Sausage | /ΛsΙΛsΙͺdΚ/ | Ground meat in a casing. |
| Spareribs | /ΛspΙrΛrΙͺbz/ | Pork ribs cooked with sauce. |
| Squab | /skwΙΛb/ | Young pigeon meat. |
Grains, Seeds & Dairy
| Vocabulary | IPA (US) | Short Description |
|---|---|---|
| Sorghum | /ΛsΙΛrΙ‘Ιm/ | A cereal grain used in flour and syrup. |
| Spelt | /spΙlt/ | An ancient type of wheat. |
| Semolina | /ΛsΙmΙΛliΛnΙ/ | Coarse wheat used in pasta. |
| Soybeans | /ΛsΙΙͺΛbiΛnz/ | A legume used for tofu and soy milk. |
| Sesame seeds | /ΛsΙsΙmi siΛdz/ | Small oil-rich seeds used in cooking. |
| Sunflower seeds | /ΛsΚnΛflaΚΙr siΛdz/ | Seeds commonly eaten as snacks. |
| Skim milk | /skΙͺm mΙͺlk/ | Low-fat milk. |
| Swiss cheese | /swΙͺs tΚiΛz/ | Cheese with holes and mild flavor. |
| Sour cream | /ΛsaΚΙr kriΛm/ | A creamy dairy product with a tangy taste. |
Prepared Dishes & Snacks
Related: Fast Food Vocabulary
| Vocabulary | IPA (US) | Short Description |
|---|---|---|
| Sushi | /ΛsuΛΚi/ | Japanese dish with rice and seafood. |
| Spaghetti | /spΙΛΙ‘Ιti/ | Long thin pasta served with sauce. |
| Soup | /suΛp/ | A liquid dish served hot or cold. |
| Stew | /stuΛ/ | A slow-cooked dish with meat and vegetables. |
| Sandwich | /ΛsænwΙͺtΚ/ | Bread with fillings inside. |
| Samosas | /sΙΛmoΚsΙz/ | Fried pastry filled with vegetables or meat. |
| Spring rolls | /sprΙͺΕ roΚlz/ | Rolled appetizers with vegetables or meat. |
| Sliders | /ΛslaΙͺdΙrz/ | Small sandwiches or burgers. |
| Scones | /skoΚnz/ | A baked good often served with tea. |
| Seaweed snacks | /ΛsiΛwiΛd snæks/ | Thin crispy sheets of seaweed. |
Sweets & Desserts
| Vocabulary | IPA (US) | Short Description |
|---|---|---|
| Sorbet | /ΛsΙΛrbeΙͺ/ | A frozen dessert made without dairy. |
| Sponge cake | /spΚndΚ keΙͺk/ | A soft and airy cake. |
| Snickerdoodles | /ΛsnΙͺkΙrΛduΛdΙlz/ | Cookies rolled in cinnamon sugar. |
| Strawberry shortcake | /ΛstrΙΛΛbΙri ΚΙΛrtkeΙͺk/ | Cake layered with strawberries and cream. |
| Swiss roll | /swΙͺs roΚl/ | A rolled sponge cake with filling. |
| Sundae | /ΛsΚndeΙͺ/ | Ice cream topped with syrup and toppings. |
| Strudel | /ΛstruΛdΙl/ | A layered pastry filled with fruit. |
Deep Dive: Interesting Facts & Pictures of S-Foods
Related topics: Food Vocabulary
Sugar
White sugar can come from sugar beet (Beta vulgaris) or sugarcane (Saccharum officinarum). Both produce refined table sugar.
Salami
Italian Finocchiona salami is flavored with fennel, red wine, and spices, then aged for months.
Spinach
Spinach contains high levels of Vitamin K, essential for blood clotting and bone health.
Sorbet
Sorbet is a frozen dessert made from fruit puree without dairy, unlike sherbet which contains milk.
Sorghum
Sorghum is a versatile grain used for flour and sweeteners, grown widely across the world.
Sukiyaki
Sukiyaki is a Japanese hot pot dish with meat, tofu, vegetables, and sweet soy broth.
Sesame Seeds
Used in dishes like Jian dui, sesame seeds add flavor and texture to many recipes.
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is a classic Italian pasta often served with tomato sauce or seafood.
Spanakopita
A Greek dish made with spinach, feta cheese, and flaky phyllo dough.
Squash
Squash belongs to the Cucurbita plant family and includes many varieties like pumpkin and zucchini.
Soybeans
Soybeans are used in tofu, soy milk, and traditional foods like Kinako.
