If you are a foodie, you should be good at knowing about foods that start with any alphabet. Why? You’ll never be stuck in any alphabetical game; that’s a starter, right? *chuckle* But apart from that, you will be introduced to some insanely tasty dishes, snacks, condiments, and many more foods that start with J.

Some of the foods that start with J are jaboticaba, jackfruit, jalapeno, jigarthanda, jambalaya, junket, jiaozi, jokbal, jelly doughnut, jam, jumbles, jalebi, jelly beans, jerky, jaffa cake, and jaffles. 

You might be familiar with most of the foods that start with J. If not, there is no need to worry. I have prepared a neat list of foods that start with J that you should definitely read about and try too! So, are we ready to start the game?

Fruits, Vegetables, and Drinks That Start With J

Let us first talk about some of the fruits, vegetables and drinks that start with J:

1. Jabuticaba 

The first food we will discuss in our list of foods that start with J is Jabuticaba. 

Jabuticaba is not a fruit per se – it is an edible berry that comprises a whitish-purplish pulp with oval-shaped seeds. The fruit is native to Brazil and is called the Brazilian grape. What makes it unique is that it grows on old trunks and branches.

The name jabuticaba is derived from the term ‘jabotim,’ which means ‘like turtle fat,’ referring to its fruity pulp.

Jabuticaba has a sweet, acidic taste similar to a grape, but jabuticaba is more flowery and aromatic in Flavor. It has a gelatinous texture with brown-colored seeds.

There are varieties of jabuticaba such as red jabuticaba, purple jabuticaba, yellow jabuticaba and grimal jabuticaba. The fruit can be used to make jams, juice, marmalades, and other preserves.

2. Jackfruit 

The jackfruit tree mainly grows in tropical regions and is related to the fig tree, mulberry tree, and breadfruit family.

Claimed as the world’s largest tree-borne fruit, jackfruit is a popular fruit in Southeast and Asian cuisines. It has a thick, lumpy rind and yellow-colored, stringy flesh. The fruit weighs over 100 pounds and is actually a group of many individual flowers whose fleshy petals are consumed. 

Jackfruit has a sweet flavor that can be a combination of mango, pineapple, and banana. It has a unique, fruity aroma as well. It can be both ripe and unripe and is used in various recipes such as smoothies, pancakes, puddings, shakes, burgers, sandwiches, and pies. 

3. Jalapeno 

Do I have to introduce you to one of the hottest peppers out there? Behold, jalapeno peppers! Jalapeno pepper is a type of hot chili pepper that originates in Mexico. It has a heat range between 2,500–8,000 in the Scoville Heat Units. It is quite famously used in Spanish and Mexican cuisines for a distinctive spicy kick. 

Jalapeno pepper has a vegetal flavor as that green bell pepper with a unique spicy-sour taste. The flavor of jalapeno peppers can vary depending on the factors involved in their production.

Jalapeno is one of the least expensive peppers that can be chopped, diced, or sliced. They can be eaten whole or stuffed in recipes. They are used as toppings, condiments, stuffings, and pickles. 

4. Japanese Plum 

Japanese plum is a variety of plum species that is native to China. Although native to China, the Japanese plum is quite significant in Japanese culture. Hence it is known as Umeboshi. Japanese plum is a large, well-rounded, smooth-skinned fruit with a firm texture.

Ripe Japanese plum has a vibrant dusky color, which is why gardeners love the Japanese tree plum for ornamental purposes. Japanese plum has a sweet taste, and its flesh is succulent and flavorful. The taste of Japanese plum can be cited as the combination of apricot and peach.

The sweet flavor of Japanese plum makes it a perfect choice as a natural sweetener. It is used to make tarts, tortes, condiments, pickles, sauces, and cakes.

5. Java 

I am not done with plums, foodies. Let us talk about another plum in the list of foods that starts with J. Java, also known as black plum, Malabar plum, Jamun, and jambolan, a tropical evergreen fruit native to India. The tree belongs to the same family as guavas, feijoas, and allspice.

Unripe java fruit has a light green color which changes into dark purple when ripe. Java plum has a sweet taste, but its flesh can give you an astringent taste in the mouth. It can be used to prepare jams, jellies, soups, conserves, candies, and sorbet. It is known to have stomachic, carminative, and diuretic properties. It also has cooling and digestive benefits. 

6. Jicama 

Jicama is the first root vegetable we will deal with in the list of foods that start with J. Jicama is also known as Mexican turnip or yam bean. It is an edible tuberous root vegetable with a papery exterior and a starchy white-colored flesh (similar to a potato; hence, it is also known as tater twin to potato). 

Jicama has a nutty flavor called a flavor cross between potato and pear. It has a sweet taste with a low glycemic taste and calories. It can be baked, steamed, boiled, or sauteed to prepare salads, soups, fries, and chips. It is loaded with nutrients and antioxidants, helps boost heart and gut health, and reduces the risk of cancer. 

7. Jonathan Apple

Jonathan Apple is an apple variety considered a staple of the North East. It originates in New York with two interesting stories (not a story time, so skipping them all favorably). Jonathan apple is medium-sized with a light red color interspersed with a yellowish hue. It has thick but smooth skin with pale white-colored flesh.

Jonathan apple has mostly a sweet flavor with a subtle tartness in it. It has a juicy taste that makes it perfectly edible on its own. It has a unique flavor profile and can be used for freezing and cooking purposes. Thus, it can be a wonderful addition to both sweet and savory dishes. 

8. Juice 

Can we talk about the first drink on the list of foods that start with J called jouis? Confused? It is nothing but juice!

Juice is a drink obtained from extracting or pressing the natural fluids present in fruits and vegetables. Most or almost all of the flesh of the fruit or vegetable – the solid part – is squeezed to create juices. 

There are two ways by which juices can be prepared – fresh juice is made by extracting the liquid from the source, while other types of juice are made using the concentrates of fruits or vegetables. 

Juices are incredibly healthy if consumed in the right way. As you might be told, they are rich in antioxidants and fiber and low in calories. With natural sugars and preservatives, they help in reducing inflammation and kidney stones. 

9. Julep 

Julep, more commonly known as a mint julep, is a drink made of liquor, usually brandy or bourbon, sugar, water, crushed ice, and fresh mint. It is more of a cocktail associated with Southern United States cuisine. It is also the traditional drink of the Kentucky Derby. 

The word julep comes from the Spanish Spanish “julepe,” from Spanish Arabic, and from the Persian word Gulab, meaning rosewater. The name is a misnomer since rosewater is not an ingredient. It is rather a reference to the aromatic flavor of the julep. 

Julep has a sweet, minty taste with a refreshing, cooling effect. Traditional mint juleps are sugar-free with zero calories. It is a good source of vitamins A and C and has the potential to calm an upset stomach and relieve nasal symptoms from a cold.

10. Jigarthanda

Jigarthanda is a famous drink that has its roots in Tamil Nadu, a state in India. It is a cool, refreshing summer drink that translates as ‘liver cold’ in English. It is prepared using milk, almond gum, sarsaparilla root syrup, sugar, and ice cream. 

Jigarthanda has a sugary taste similar to ice cream. Often, jigarthanda is compared to falooda in the matter of taste, but there are many differences. Jigarthanda comprises almonds and is a plain drink devoid of any sort of garnishing ingredients. 

There can be variations in the ingredients used, but the taste is guaranteed whatsoever. Its function as a coolant in the scorching summer is said to be quite beneficial in mitigating the risks associated with summer.

11. Jambu 

Jambu is a kind of fruit native to the East Indies and the Pacific Islands. It is known as a rose apple in English because it resembles a rose flower in shape and color. It has a sweet-sour taste with a flavor that can be deemed a blend of watermelon and pears. 

Jambu has a flavor that is a blend of both watermelon and pears. The pinkish fruit is usually eaten raw but can also be stewed with apples and served with sugar. The greenish variety is savory in taste and used in making sauces.

It has a crunchy, crispy flesh and a rich aroma similar to star fruit. Jambu is rich in vitamins and antioxidants and helps boost heart health and immunity.

12. Jerusalem Artichoke 

Jerusalem artichoke is a type of tuber that belongs to the sunflower species in North America. It is also known as sunroot, sunchoke, wild sunflower, and earth apple. The tuber looks similar to a ginger root and has a nutty, sweet taste. 

Jerusalem artichoke can be baked, boiled, steamed, fried, and stewed, similar to potatoes. They are also used to make pickles and various types of relishes. To enjoy the best of this tuber, pair it with herbs and spices such as rosemary, bay, parsley and pepper, cardamom, and nutmeg.

Jerusalem artichoke is rich in vitamins and minerals. It helps improve gut health, control blood glucose levels, regulate blood pressure, and reduce cholesterol. 

13. Jelly Mushrooms 

Jelly mushrooms, more accurately known as jelly fungi, are a group of seawood mushrooms. They are named so due to their impressive, asymmetrical fruiting body, similar to the consistency of a jelly. These are mostly shapeless mushrooms but with a loose shape similar to cups or coral. 

Jelly mushrooms are known for their gelatinous, rubbery jelly-like appearance. They come in white, orange, pink, rose, brown, and black colors. They are mostly used to prepare soups as they have a bland taste and easily blend well with flavoring or seasoning agents. Although some jelly fungi can be eaten raw, some are poisonous. 

14. Jujube 

Also known as red or Chinese date, Jujube is a fruit common to Southern Asia. It is a small, round red, or purple-colored fruit with a seed containing a pit in it. It also has a wrinkled appearance when they are fully ripe. It has a sweet, tour taste similar to that of a cross between apple and date. 

Jujube can be used to bake bread, desserts and cakes. It can also be roasted and used as an accompaniment to savory meals comprising meats and vegetables. Jujube fruit is rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants and low in calories. The consumption of jujube fruit helps boost mental health and assists in weight loss.  

15. Jostaberry 

Jostaberry is a cross fruit of black currant and the European gooseberry. It is a type of purple berry that is green in color when unripe, similar to a gooseberry. When it matures or ripens, it becomes violet-black in color. It has a sweet and sour flavor similar to black currant and grapes.

Jostaberry can be eaten fresh but can also be used to prepare jams, desserts, relishes, chutneys, pies, crumbles, and wines. It is replete with antioxidants and vitamin C. It helps treat cardiovascular diseases, cataracts, blood pressure, and cholesterol. It also prevents the symptoms of aging and helps in boosting immunity. 

16. Juniper Berry 

Juniper berry refers to the female seed cone of the juniper tree. It isn’t a berry per se and rather a cone with an appearance similar to a berry due to the presence of fleshy scales. These berries are dark brown in color and have a firm texture.

There are wide varieties of juniper berries, and not all of them are edible. Some of the edible varieties are Aurea, Compressa, and Blueberry Delight.

Juniper berries have a unique flavor that can be described as piney. Added to this piney flavor are subtle fruity and peppery notes. Ripe juniper berries have a mild citrusy taste.

Did you know that the word gin has its origin in juniper? Juniper berries find use as seasoning agents in meat and sausage preparations. These are prominent in European cuisine in making stews, teas, and sauces.

17. Juneberry 

Time to talk about another berry in the list of foods that starts with J. Juneberry, otherwise known as saskatoon berry or serviceberry, a dark-colored fruit native to Canada. It has several tiny seeds similar to that of highbush blueberry. It has a sweet flavor that is comparable to dark cherries or raisins.

Although it looks almost similar to medium-sized blueberries, it has a milder flavor than blueberries. Juneberry can be eaten fresh and used to make jams, jellies, pies, and wine. Juneberry that’s about to ripen has a tart flavor which can be used to prepare preserves.

Juneberry is rich in many essential nutrients and fiber. It helps build a better immune system, strong teeth, and bones, boosts the strength of muscles, and reduces the risk of cancer.

18. Jocoque 

Jocoque is a Mexican dairy product that is made using fermented milk. It is obtained by leaving milk in a clay pot near a heat source, such as a chimney or stove. Nowadays, with the advent of pasteurized milk, several cultures have to be added to favor the curdling process.

The dry version of jocque, known as jocoque seco, is quite popular and is used alongside tortilla chips and tostadas as a snack. The buttermilk-style sour cream called jocoque has a blend of sweet and tart flavors with a cheese-like consistency.

Apart from being a snack with tortilla chips, it can also be used instead of sour cream. It can also be used to prepare sauces for meat-based recipes and in baking recipes. 

Dishes and Desserts That Start With J

Now that we are done with talking about fruits, vegetables, and drinks in the list of foods that start with J, let us move on to some tasty dishes and desserts. 

19. Jambalaya

Jambalaya is a savory dish associated with Louisiana cuisine, from the US. It is a rice dish that is made using meat, seafood, stock, rice, vegetables, and other seasoning agents. The meat can be sausages such as andouille, and the seafood can be crawfish or shrimp. 

There are two versions of the Jambalaya dish – Creole and Cajun. In the Creole version, tomatoes are used, while they are not used in the Cajun version. Jambalaya has a spicy, zesty flavor that can vary depending on the ingredients used in the recipe. 

 20. Junket 

Called curds and whey initially, junket is a milk-based dessert prepared using sweetened milk and rennet. Although it has a French origin, junket is quite popular as an English dish. Sweetened milk is coagulated using rennet (a digestive enzyme used to curdle the milk), giving junket a creamy texture similar to a pudding. 

Apart from the rennet, flavorings such as rosewater, spices, and sugar can also be added to prepare junket. Rum is also a popular flavoring ingredient used. It has a tangy taste similar to that cottage cheese. Being a type of cheese made using natural ingredients, junket is extremely healthy since it is full of probiotic bacteria.   

 21. Jameed 

Jameed is a Beduin-Jordanian food made of fermented milk. It is a type of thickened yogurt that is made from the milk of goat or ewe. The yogurt is strained in cheesecloth until the whey is completely discarded, leaving a thickened yogurt on the cloth. Salt is added to this thickened yogurt for a few days. After this process, yogurt is removed from the cloth and shaped into round balls. 

Jameed has a distinctive salty, sour flavor with a persisting aftertaste. It is yellow or white in color based on the place it had been kept for drying. It has an excellent shelf life and can be at an ambient temperature with no change in its taste or texture. It has a high nutritional value since it has proteins and fat. 

22. Jasmine Rice 

We are going to talk about food in the list of foods that start with J, which smells amazing as it sounds. That’s jasmine rice for you!

Jasmine rice is a variety of rice known for its fragrance or aroma; thus, it is a type of aromatic rice. A few of the aromatic compounds present in this rice plant are responsible for the fragrance. It has an aroma similar to pandan leaves and popcorn. This rice is mainly grown in Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, and Vietnam. 

Jasmine rice has a sweet, nutty flavor that is reminiscent of popcorn. When cooked, the rice has a moist, soft texture. Jasmine rice is usually available in white color, but there are also brown and black varieties of jasmine rice (black is indeed rare). It can be steamed or boiled and is often used as a base for stir-fries and as an accompaniment to meaty dishes. 

23. Jiaozi 

Jiaozi is a type of Chinese dumpling eaten prominently in China and other parts of East Asia. I am sure you need no introduction to dumplings but let me explain anyway. Jiaozi comprises thinly sliced dough that has a filling of meat or vegetables. These are known as potstickers in North America and Chinese dumplings in the UK.

Jiaozi has a sweet or spicy flavor depending on the type of ingredients that are used as fillings. Jiaozi can be eaten alone, as a side dish, main course, or appetizer. In China, jiaozi is sometimes served as the last course after meals.

Fun fact is that jiaozi is eaten for luck or fortune. The shape of jiaozi you get is bound to make you lucky – chefs sometimes hide a coin inside, implying fortune for you!

24. Jollof Rice 

Curious to know about a food that is so popular that a dance routine has been created based on it? We are going to talk about that food next in the list of foods that start with J.

Jollof rice is an African dish also known as Jollof. It is a dish made of long-grain rice, tomatoes, onions, spices, vegetables, and meat. This Nigerian dish is much loved across the world with variations in the ingredients used. It is known as zaamè in Mali and riz au gras in French-speaking countries. 

Jollof rice was initially made using fish as the main ingredient but eventually started featuring meat and vegetables. Jollof rice gets its vibrant red color from the tomato paste or puree that is used in the preparation.

The rice is served with chicken, turkey, beef, or fish. Jollof rice has a smoky, spicy taste with subtle sweetness from tomatoes. Consumption of jollof rice gives you energy and strengthens the immune system.

25. Jook 

Let us jump to Asia and find an amazing rice porridge in the list of foods that start with J. Jook is a rice porridge dish prepared using white rice, chicken, chicken broth, salt, and other seasonings. Jook is Cantonese for congee, rice porridge, or rice gruel. 

That said, congee and jook differ primarily in the liquid ratio, type of rice used, and other ingredients used. All jooks are congee, but all congee is not jook! Jook falls more on the savory side of the palate. 

Jook has a rich, umami flavor and a thick texture similar to porridge. Jook can be prepared with various ingredients, and it can treat various types of ailments. Its consumption can help treat cold, flu, diarrhea, anemia, and constipation. 

26. Jaegerschnitzel 

Jaegerschnitzel is a German dish comprising amazing pork cutlets accompanied by a delicious mushroom sauce. The word Jaegerschnitzel is German for ‘hunter’s cutlets.’ These crispy cutlets are either made of pork or veal and served with a sauce that can be differently made although mushrooms and onions are common in all.

Jaegerschnitzel has a bold, savory flavor, no doubt. A common variety of this traditional meat dish from Germany is the usage of breaded pork cutlet, served with a rich mushroom cream sauce. These cutlets are served with French fries, rice, or noodles.

27. Jota

Jota is more often known by the name Istrian stew. It is a variety of stews made of beans, sauerkraut or sour turnip, potatoes, bacon, and spare ribs. Jota is the Galician word for soup, and thus, Jota can be described as a cross between soup and stew. The dish shows a strong influence from both Central European and Mediterranean cuisines.

Jota has a sweet-sour taste that is characteristic of European foods. Most jota recipes use olive oil and garlic as the major seasoning agents. The sourness of Jota is due to the result of sauerkraut. Jota is usually enjoyed after the addition of sour cream. 

28. Jerk Chicken 

I bet you are going to love this food that we are going to talk about right now in the list of foods that start with J.

Jerk chicken is a very famous dish coming to us from Jamaican cuisine but extensively popular across the Caribbean. The term jerk refers to a cooking style in which the main ingredient is smeared with spices and slow-cooked over a grill or fire. 

Often the main ingredient used is chicken, but it can also be beef, pork, goat, boar, seafood, or vegetables. The seasonings used to make jerk chicken, referred to as jerk seasonings, are Scotch bonnet peppers and allspice.

Jerk chicken has a sweet, savory taste complemented by the spicy kick from Scotch bonnet peppers. How is jerk chicken different from regular chicken, you ask? It is all in the coating!

29. Jewfish 

Jewfish is more accurately known as Atlantic goliath grouper or itajara. It is a saltwater fish and is one of the largest species of bony fish. It can be found in brownish yellow, gray or green colors and consists of small, black-colored dots on its head, body, and fins. 

Wait that is not all about jewfish. Jewfish can also refer to West Australian dhufish, which is found on the coasts of Australia. Since Atlantic goliac grouper is more well-known than Australian fish, we are going to talk about that in the list of foods that start with J.

Jewfish has clean, smooth meat and a mild, sweet flavor. It doesn’t have an intense fishy flavor as that of other fishes. The flavor of jewfish can be described as a cross between sea bass and halibut. 

30. Jellied Eel 

I get it – the name of this food that you are reading in the list of foods that start with J is something that puts you off. But, I am sure you will give it a try once I finish telling you all about it. 

Jellied eel is an English dish that comprises chopped eels boiled in a stock flavored with spices. The dish cools and sets down to form a jelly-like structure owing to the presence of gelatin in eels, hence the name jellied eel. It is one of the classic dishes of England alongside pie and mash.

Jellied eel is a cheap but very nutritious meal that has quite a history of survival, I must say. It has a mild, salty flavor and a soft, delicate texture. It is best enjoyed with chili, malt, and white pepper. It is a good source of omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin B12, and vitamin A.  

31. Jokbal 

Looking forward to finding food served big and eaten by people together? I have one for you in the list of foods that start with J.

Jokbal is a Korean dish made of pig’s trotters (pig’s foot). It is cooked with soy sauce and spices. Pig’s trotters are braised for hours in soy sauce mixed with ginger, garlic, and other herbs. The words ‘jok’ and ‘bal’ both mean feet in Korean; thus, jokbal translates to double feet in English. 

Although soy sauce, ginger, and garlic are common in recipes of jokbal, additional ingredients can include onion, leeks, garlic, cinnamon, and black pepper. Jokbal has a savory, gamey flavor characteristic of meaty dishes with a chewy texture.

Some may find the taste unpleasant due to the collagen that comes out of the dish. Jokbal is rich in gelatin which helps in promoting wrinkle-free skin. 

32. Jam Roly-Poly 

Jam roly-poly is a type of pudding that can also be called shirt-sleeve pudding, dead man’s arm, or dead man’s leg. It is a British pudding that has its origin in the 19th century. It comprises suet pastry smothered with jam and then rolled and steamed. 

What is suet pastry, you ask? Suet refers to the hard fat surrounding the loins and kidneys of lamb, beef, or mutton. In the olden days, clothes, especially shirt sleeves, were used to steam and serve the pudding, hence the name, shirt-sleeve pudding. It has a rich sweet flavor and a soft, delicate texture. 

33. Jell-O 

Jell-O is a gelatin dessert manufactured by Kraft Heinz, based in Illinois, USA. Jell-O dessert is a signature of this brand. It is made using sugar or artificial sweeteners, water, fruit juices, coloring agents, and gelatin. What makes Jell-O unique is that it can be molded into any shape due to the presence of gelatin. 

Jell-O is sold in both prepared and powdered form. It is also available in different flavors and colors. Hence, the flavor of Jell-O varies depending on the flavors used in the preparation. There are around 22 flavors of Jell-O. Orange, strawberry, peach, apricot, cranberry, watermelon, and island pineapple are prominent flavors. 

Cakes, Confectioneries, and Snacks That Start With J

Ready to know about cakes, confectioneries and snacks that start with J?

34. Jawbreaker 

Let us kick start the next food item in the list of foods that start with J with delicious candy. You might know about these already if you have watched the film The Charlie and The Chocolate Factory. Jawbreaker is a variety of hard candy made of water, corn syrup, food coloring, and dextrose, a type of sugar. It is also known as gobstoppers. 

Gobstopper comes from the word ‘gob,’ which means mouth in slang. These candies come in various flavors, colors and sizes – from the size of a hazelnut to that of a golf ball. 

Jawbreakers dissolve very slowly, making them last longer in the mouth, making these candies extremely popular. These candies have a sweet and sour taste, shining exterior, and dazzling glossy finish. 

35. Jelly Doughnut 

Jelly doughnut is a kind of doughnut that is filled with some yummy jam. These snacks are a famous treat worldwide and have variations according to region. It is known as jam-filled doughnut in Australia, Britain, New Zealand, and Nigeria; Sonhos in Brazil, Berlinesas in Mexico, and Jelly Doughnut in most of the USA. 

The classic jelly doughnut doesn’t contain a hole in the middle and is leavened using yeast. The inside of the donut is filled with jelly, jam, marmalade, preserves, or chocolates. Some famous jelly doughnuts are Berliners, bomboloni, paczki, and sufganiyot.

36. Jésuite 

Jesuit is a variety of French pastries made using almond paste (frangipane), sugar, egg whites, and crescent rolls. It is triangular in shape and flaky in texture. It is coated with sugar or cream frosting for a perfect finish. 

Why the term jesuites? It is because these pastries were once coated with chocolate that resembled the attire of a Jesuit priest. Jesuit pastry has a sweet taste and a rich flavor. 

37. Jambon

The word jambon translates to ham in French. Jambon is a kind of pastry that is filled with pieces of ham. To put it simply, Jambon is a fluffy pastry filled with cheese and ham. It is a popular deli item in Ireland and the UK. With just three ingredients – pastry, ham, and cheese- you can relish one of the tastiest, easy-to-make pastries ever!

Irish people love Jambon to the extent that around 20 million jambons were purchased in 2020. If you are not okay with ham, you have the option to enjoy vegan jambons, which are made of cheese and meat substitutes. Jambon has a rich, sweet, buttery flavor and a subtle smoky taste. 

38. Jimmies

Chances are less that you have heard of jimmies, which we will talk about next in the list of foods that start with J. But it might ring a bell if I tell you that jimmies mean a type of sprinkles in a way.

Jimmies actually refer to sprinkles that have different names according to regions. Sprinkles refer to tiny, colorful candies that are used for decorating and adding texture to cakes, ice cream, donuts, and cupcakes. Sprinkles are known as hundreds and thousands in Britain. So, what about the term jimmies?

In Philadelphia, Boston, and New England, jimmies refer to chocolate sprinkles. They are made of sugar, cornstarch, cocoa powder, and fat. These have a sweet taste with a mild flavor of chocolate. 

39. Jam 

I am pretty sure you don’t need me to tell you about jam, one of our favorite condiments since childhood. But, let me try enlightening you by not stating the obvious!

Jam is a popular condiment that is made by chopping, mashing, or crushing fruits and sugar. It has a thick texture and retains shape when used as a spread on bread. Fruits are usually called conserves, especially when they include citrus fruits, nuts, raisins, or coconut.

Do you know what makes jam thick? It is the presence of pectin, a structural fiber found in fruit that gets released and activated when sugar is added to the cooking process. It pairs well with dairy foods such as cheese, desserts, and yogurt. If you don’t want a thickly textured jam, you can cook jam with just the fruit and its juice and not add sugar. 

40. Johnnycake

Johnnycake refers to a North American staple known as journey cake, johnny bread, hoecake, Shawnee cake, and spider cornbread. It is a type of bread that has its origin among the indigenous people of North