21 Foods That Start With Y

If you are looking for foods that start with Y, look no further as we have dived deep into the internet to find the best foods that start with a Y – here are 21 of them. Some are everyday items you are well aware of and others will be unknown.

21 Foods That Start With The Letter Y

1. Yogurt

Yogurt is a thick dairy product that is made by fermenting milk using bacteria. Plain yogurt has a bitter and tart taste while some others are adjusted to have a sweeter flavor. It is commonly used in a wide range of recipes to produce sauces, breads, pastries, stews and much more.

2. Yeast

Yeast are micro-organisms that are used in many food products for different purposes. Yeast can be used to make alcoholic beverages such as wine and beer by assisting the fermentation process. It is also used in baking as a leavening agent to help baked goods, most often bread, rise.

3. Yellowfin tuna

This is a species of tuna found in tropical and subtropical oceans around the world. They are amongst the larger species of tuna that can be found and can easily reach weights over 400 pounds (180kg). They are mostly served raw (in sushi) but can also be seared rare.

4. Yuzu

Yuzu is a citrus fruit that is very popular in Asian cuisine. It looks like a grapefruit with a yellow, wrinkled skin. The fruit is almost always used in dishes and other to make other ingredients and very rarely eaten as is. It has a very lemon and lime taste that is sharp, tart and acidic.

5. Yams

A yam is an edible tuber (vegetable) that grows in tropical regions world-wide. They closely resemble a sweet potato but are much larger, less sweet and contain more starch. They are very versatile and can be used in the same ways other tubers are.

6. Yali pear

Yali pears, also known as Chinese white pears, are an Asian pear type that has a tear-drop shape and long brown stem. They are very high in vitamin C, K, antioxidants and other minerals. They can be used raw or in many cooked dishes.

7. Yiros

Yiros, or Gyros, is a traditional Greek dish that consist of a very fluffy, charred pita, filled with lamb, pork or chicken and additional ingredients such as tomato, red onion, lettuce and a tzatziki sauce. There are very few variations to the traditional version and at most you can add feta or haloumi.

8. Yolk

A yolk is the center, yellow part of an egg. When the embryo develops, this is where it gets all its nutrients. It has many uses in the culinary industry including enriching dishes, adding color and nutritional value and being used as a thickening agent.

9. Yangmei

Yangmei (or yumberry) is a small berry that grows in Asia, mainly China. It is a deep but bright red color and ranges between 0.6 – 1 inch in diameter. These berries are available fresh, dried, soaked, canned or fermented. They can also be used as a natural dye.

10. Yabby

A yabby is an Australian crustacean found in fresh water. They are about 4-8 inch (10-20cm) long and have different colors including black, blue and dark brown. It is an endangered species and therefore cannot be caught or harvested without proper permits. They are most often boiled and consumed as is or served with condiments.

11. Yakitori

This is a traditional Japanese styled skewered chicken. The meat is either seasoned with salt or tare (a salty-sweet sauce).

12. Yacon

Yacon is a tuberous root grown in the Andes. They come in a wide variety of colors such as red, orange, pink, yellow and purple. They are most often consumed raw due to their sweet taste, but can also be used cooked in recipes.

13. Yōkan

This is not the same as the vegetable. Yōkan is a Japanese dessert made from red bean paste, sugar (honey, molasses or granulated) and agar. It resembles Turkish delight as it is also jellied and thick. They are also made from white bean paste which is milkier.

14. Yellowtail

This fish is also referred to as a Yellowtail amberjack and is found in the Southern Ocean. They are large fish that can grow over 70 inches (180cm) long. They are easily recognizable by their yellow fins and tail and light silver body.

15. Yuca

Yuca is another starchy tuberous root vegetable that is native to South America. A more familiar name for this vegetable is cassava. A popular ingredient made from Yuca is tapioca flour that is used for many different purposes.

16. Youngberry

This berry is a hybrid between a raspberry, blackberry and dew berry. It has a very red color and can be used like any other berry.

17. Yuatia

Yuatia originated in Northern America but can now be cultivated world-wide. It is a long, tapered shaped root with a bolbous end. There are many bumbs and the dark brown skin is covered in hairs. It has a nutty and earthy flavor profile.

18. Yiessas

This is a medium evergreen tree that produces thin yellow and orange fruits. They are very sweet and rich in flavor. They can be cooked in the same way as yams are and can also be used as a substitute.

19. Yardlong beans

They are long immature pods that closely resemble green beans. Despite the name, the pods are only half a yard long. They are used fresh and cooked in many different cuisines.

20. Yorkshire pudding

This is a very old, but still popular, traditional English side dish. It is a baked pudding that is very versatile as it can be served in a number of ways. They can be filled with foods like mash or sausages (bangers) to make a meal on their own.

21. Yquem

Château d’Yquem is “Superior First Growth” wines from Graves, the southern part of the Bordeaux vineyards. The wines produced from Château d’Yquem have very complex flavors and are characterised by their sweet, yet acidic notes. The wines are a blend of Sémillon and Sauvignon blanc.

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