Food and Drinks: English Vocabulary List

a substance taken from animals or plants and then processed so that it can be used in cooking

"Cooking oil contains a lot of fat."

"The nutrition label on the package shows that this type of cheese contains a high amount of saturated fat."

a substance that is added to food, cosmetics, or other products to prevent or slow down their spoilage or deterioration

"This bread has no preservatives."

"A preservative is a chemical compound added to food or products to prevent decomposition by microbial growth or undesirable chemical changes over time."

meat of chickens, turkeys, and ducks

"Chicken and turkey are the most common types of poultry eaten worldwide."

"Many farmers raise poultry because the demand for chicken and turkey meat continues to grow."

any type of plant whose pods contain seeds, such as peas and beans

"Beans are a healthy legume."

"A legume is a plant from the Fabaceae family whose fruit is a pod containing seeds"

the small seeds of wheat, corn, rice, and other such crops

"Rice is an important grain."

"A single grain of wheat may seem small, but it provides essential nutrients for millions of people."

a substance that is added in small quantities to something else to improve or preserve its quality, appearance, or effectiveness

"This food has no artificial additives"

"This food additive helps preserve the freshness and quality of the product for a longer shelf life."

food made from grain, eaten with milk particularly in the morning

"I eat cereal for breakfast."

"For breakfast he poured a bowl of crunchy cereal and added cold milk from the refrigerator."

a sweet creamy dish made with milk, sugar, and flour, served cold as a dessert

"We had sticky toffee pudding with hot custard for dessert after dinner."

"The rich chocolate pudding, served chilled, was the perfect creamy and sweet ending to our hearty dinner."

a substance found in food such as meat, eggs, seeds, etc. which is an essential part of the diet and keeps the body strong and healthy

"Eat protein for strength."

"Adequate protein intake is crucial for muscle repair and overall bodily function."

a type of carbohydrate that cannot be broken down by the body and instead helps regulate bowel movements and maintain a healthy digestive system

"Eating enough fiber helps your digestion and keeps your stomach healthy."

"Dietary fiber is the indigestible portion of plant foods that aids the passage of waste through the digestive system and promotes a healthy gut microbiome."

a solid and natural substance that is not produced in the body of living beings but its intake is necessary to remain healthy

"Minerals are good for you."

"A balanced diet should include a variety of essential minerals for optimal health."

(of food) having a high amount of fat

"This meat is fatty."

"The doctor advised him to avoid fatty meats and eat more lean protein like chicken and fish."

(of food) salty or spicy rather than sweet

"The soup is savory."

"She preferred savory snacks like cheese crackers over sweet cookies."

(of food, particularly cake and bread) not fresh anymore, due to exposure to air or prolonged storage

"The bread is stale."

"The stale bread was hard and dry so she decided to make breadcrumbs instead of trying to eat it with butter."

unable to tolerate certain foods, medications, or substances

"He is intolerant."

"Due to being severely intolerant to gluten, she must carefully read all food labels."

(of food) having large pieces

"The soup is chunky."

"The soup was chunky with large pieces of vegetables and meat and it was very filling and satisfying."

containing a significant amount of nourishment

"We had a substantial meal."

"We had a substantial meal of meat potatoes and vegetables and did not need dessert."

juicy and firm in texture when describing a fruit or vegetable

"The apple is crisp."

"The apple was crisp and juicy and it was the perfect snack for a hungry child after school."