You can probably name a few foods starting with each letter from the alphabet, but are you a food lover who can name tens of foods starting with the letter S?
If you can’t think of more than several foods beginning with this letter, worry not. We have a list of 37 foods, including drinks, plants, and anything edible that starts with the letter S. Some of them are quite common, but others may not be so familiar to you. Let’s jump right into the list.
Foods Beginning with the Letter S
The foods are listed in no particular order:
1. Salmon
This oily fish is considered a “superfood” thanks to the rich nutrient content. It’s an incredible source of vitamins, minerals, and proteins, and most importantly, omega-3s.
2. Sage
This herb has a strong, characteristic flavor that reminds of mixed herbs. It’s mostly used in slow-cooked dishes in the form of dry leaves. You can use dry sage in casseroles, stews, soups, goose and pork.
3. Salad
Today, there are numerous kinds of salads unlike in the past when this term referred to a bowl of cos lettuce with tomato wedges. It can be a combination of green or colorful vegetables, or fruits. The possibilities are endless.
4. Snowpeas
This food is also known as Chinese peas or Mangetout. It’s flat and thin pods, each containing about 7 small, sweet peas. The bright green pods are more delicious than the flaccid, dry ones.
5. Sausage
There are probably as many types of sausages as there are countries in the world. This food is basically scraps of mixed meat combined with spices and fillers and wrapped up in a sheep or cow intestinal lining. It’s way more delicious than it sounds.
6. Salami
Salami is a type of salted sausage made from different meat, usually pork. It’s believed that salami was first made 2,000 years ago, when curing meat was one of the most common ways of food preservation.
7. Sesame Seeds
White sesame is the most common type of sesame seeds generally used after toasting it. It gives any food a delicious, nutty taste. Other types of sesame seeds are golden and black sesame.
8. Soy Beans
These beans are an incredible source of vegetable protein. They are native to eastern Asia where people tend to eat them whole, but in the Western world, people prefer consuming them as processed products such as soy milk, soy flour, soy sauce, soy protein, soybean oil, and tofu.
9. Sambuca
This Italian liquor is usually colorless, but you can also find it in bright red or deep blue color. If you mix it with water, you’ll notice the characteristic ouzo effect.
10. Safflower Oil
This bland and flavorless oil is generally used for cooking, although the heat can produce trans fats which are bad for your health.
11. Scallops
There are different types of scallops, but they all refer to marine bivalve mollusks or saltwater clams. You can find them in all oceans, but mostly in the Indo-Specific region.
12. Sangria
This punch is native to Spain and Portugal. It’s made from red wine and chops of different fruits such as apples, berries, peaches, pears, lime, and pineapple. It’s sweetened with sugar.
13. Sauerkraut
It’s a shredded cabbage fermented by different lactic acid bacteria. Sauerkraut is rich in vitamin K2 and probiotics, which are great for your health. Eating it will help you boost your immune system and digestion.
14. Scallion
Spring onion, green onion, or scallion is milder than most types of onions. Both the green and white parts are eaten raw or cooked.
15. Squash
This vegetable is associated with pumpkins, melons, and cucumbers. It’s usually yellow with a white flesh, but you can also find it in other shapes, sizes, and colors.
16. Swiss Chard
This green, leafy vegetable has a similar taste to celery. You can add the fleshy leaves in soups, salads, frittatas, you can bake them with pork chops, or sauté them with garlic.
17. Spinach
Native to Persia, spinach is a leafy vegetable that’s rich in antioxidants and nutrients that are important for your bone health, skin, and hair. You can use it fresh in salads, or cooked or steamed until wilted.
18. Shrimps
This commonly eaten type of shellfish is high in nutrients such as iodine, selenium, protein, but low in calories. To buy high-quality raw shrimps, choose firm and translucent shrimps.
19. Stevia
This sugar substitute is derived from the herb Stevia and is considered a better alternative for those with high blood pressure. You can find it in different forms, such as refined powder, liquid, tablets, and powdered leaf.
20. Strudel
This layered pastry is native to Austria but it’s a common dessert in other Central European countries as well. It’s rolled up with sweet filling and baked.
21. Sweet Potato
This root vegetable is extremely versatile and packed with nutrients. You can serve it in soups, curries, salads, or turn it into fries or mash.
22. Soy Sauce
This liquid condiment is made from fermented soybeans and wheat. It’s native to Asian countries, but now it’s popular all over the world. It’s salty, savory, earthy, and even a little sweet.
23. Safron
This spice is native to Greece, but nowadays it’s also grown in Morocco, Iran, and India. It has a slightly sweet, characteristic taste that’s hard to describe, but easy to recognize.
24. Soup
There are numerous types of soups, depending on the ingredients. It’s mainly a combination of vegetables or meat with water or stock. Soup is always eaten warm or hot.
25. Strawberry
This fruit is well-known for its bright red color, characteristic aroma, sweet taste, and juicy texture. It’s usually eaten fresh and raw, but it can also be used in different desserts, jellies, and jams.
26. Soda
Soda or soft drink is made from carbonated water, an artificial or natural flavoring, and a sweetener such as sugar, fruit juice, or high-fructose corn syrup.
27. Salsa
This type of condiment, dip, or sauce is poured over eggs, boiled potatoes, seafood stews, fajitas, grilled beef and roast chicken, used as toppings for enchiladas or quesadillas, and as dips for tacos, tortillas, and breads.
28. Salt
Possibly the most commonly used seasoning in the world, salt is added to almost every savory meal and salad.
29. Sandwich
This popular food is made from a split roll or two slices of bread with a filling typically consisting of sliced meat, cheese, and vegetables.
30. Sardines
This oily fish is rich in nutrients that can boost your health in many ways.
31. Sazerac
It’s a type of a whiskey or cognac cocktail that’s popular in New Orleans.
32. Swordfish
This large fish is popular in cooking. It has firm meat that allows it to be cooked in different ways.
33. Sultanas
This is a seedless grape variety that grows mainly in the region around Izmir, Turkey. The grapes are dried, but unlike raisins they are first coated in an oily solution to accelerate the drying process.
34. Sake
This popular Japanese liquor is made from rice and water. It’s also known as rice wine.
35. Spatchcock
This food is a young chicken prepared in a specific way to make the grilling or roasting process easier.
36. Sunflower Oil
This vegetable oil is used in almost every cuisine. It has a bland flavor so it doesn’t affect the taste of salads, dishes, baking, or desserts.
37. Sugar
This ingredient gives foods, desserts, and beverages a sweet taste and aroma. There are many types of sugar such as raw sugar, white sugar, brown sugar, etc.
Conclusion
These are just 37 foods, beverages, and other edible items that start with the letter S. We are sure that there are more of them, but you may not be aware that some of them exist.
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