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Grains & Starches

  • Wheat (flour, bread, pasta)
  • Rice
  • Oats (rolled oats, porridge)
  • Barley
  • Corn (cornflour, polenta)
  • Potatoes (white, sweet potatoes)

Proteins

  • Meat (beef, lamb, chicken, pork, kangaroo)
  • Seafood (fish like barramundi, salmon, prawns, oysters)
  • Eggs
  • Beans (chickpeas, lentils, kidney beans)
  • Tofu and tempeh
  • Nuts (macadamia, almonds, peanuts)

Dairy

  • Milk (cow, goat, plant-based alternatives like almond or soy)
  • Cheese (cheddar, brie, feta)
  • Butter
  • Yogurt
  • Cream

Fruits

  • Apples, bananas, oranges, and berries
  • Tropical fruits (mangoes, pineapples, passionfruit)
  • Stone fruits (peaches, apricots, cherries)

Vegetables

  • Carrots, onions, garlic, tomatoes
  • Leafy greens (spinach, kale, lettuce)
  • Broccoli, cauliflower
  • Zucchini, capsicum (bell peppers)
  • Pumpkins, squash

Pantry Staples

  • Sugar (white, brown, raw)
  • Salt (sea salt, table salt)
  • Oils (olive oil, vegetable oil, coconut oil)
  • Vinegar (white, balsamic, apple cider)
  • Honey
  • Spices (pepper, paprika, cumin, cinnamon)
  • Soy sauce
  • Stock cubes or liquid stock (chicken, beef, vegetable)

Baking Essentials

  • Flour (plain, self-raising)
  • Baking powder, baking soda
  • Yeast
  • Cocoa powder
  • Vanilla extract

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