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    Home » Cooking Tips » Foods That Start With

    Foods That Start With Y

    Published: Feb 10, 2021 · Modified: Feb 26, 2021 by heather · This post may contain affiliate links

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    Have you ever wondered what foods start with Y? We have rounded up 25 types of food that begin with the letter Y. From fruits, vegetables, desserts and more, you will find some familiar and maybe not so familiar foods on this list.

    Yogurt parfait, potatoes, salad.

    Foods that start with Y

    We have assembled a detailed list of foods that come from all over the world and begin with the letter Y. Yeast to Yuzu, you will find a brief description of all of these different foods.

    Table of contents

    • Foods that start with Y
    • 1. Yeast
    • 2. Yellow Watermelon Fruit
    • 3. Yellow Squash
    • 4. Yukon Gold Potatoes
    • 5. Yams
    • 6. Yuzu
    • 7. Yellowfin Tuna
    • 8. Yolk
    • 9. Youngberry
    • 10. Yardlong Beans
    • 11. Yogurt
    • 12. Yuca Root
    • 13. Yarrow
    • 14. Yali Pear
    • 15. Yiros
    • 16. Yabby
    • 17. Yellow Tomatoes
    • 18. Yangmei Fruit
    • 19. Yam Beans
    • 20. Yautia
    • 21. Yakitori
    • 22. Yorkshire Pudding
    • 23. Yellowtail Fish
    • 24. Yokan
    • 25. Yodels

    1. Yeast

    Yeast are single celled microorganisims that are classified as fungus. There are currently 1500 recognized species of yeast. The yeast that baker’s use is known as Saccharomyces Cerevisiae. This sugar eating yeast is used to make all kinds of breads and pastries.

    2. Yellow Watermelon Fruit

    Yellow watermelons do not contain lycopene which gives traditional watermelon their reddish pink color. There is a slight taste difference in these watermelons. The yellow variety is usually a little sweeter in flavor than it’s pink counterpart.

    3. Yellow Squash

    Yellow squash, or summer squash, is one of our favorite summertime foods. We like to fry yellow squash, sauté it and more. These squash are typically harvested when they are immature, making them tender and delicious.

    Sliced yellow squash on cutting board.

    4. Yukon Gold Potatoes

    These potatoes are large and have a thin, smooth skin with a yellowish “gold” flesh. They are so delicious in many recipes like potato salad, roasted potatoes and more.

    Potato Salad in a bowl.

    5. Yams

    Yams are edible tubers that are grown in several different varieties. There are 870 known species of yams and most of them are grown in Africa. Are yams the same as sweet potatoes? No, they are actually different in taste, texture and color. The skin of a yam resembles tree bark and sweet potatoes have a more reddish tint. Yams are also not typically sweet in taste like a sweet potato.

    6. Yuzu

    Yuzu is a citrus fruit that is a hybrid of mandarin oranges and ichang papeda. It looks like a small grapefruit and can be yellow or green in color. This fruit is used a lot in Japanese cuisine. It’s tart in flavor and used in a similar way lemons would be used.

    7. Yellowfin Tuna

    Yellowfin tuna can also be referred to as ahi. It’s one of the bigger species of tuna and can weigh up to 400 pounds. Yellowfin is used in many raw fish dishes like sashimi.

    8. Yolk

    The yolk is the yellow, internal part of an egg. The yolk contains most of an egg’s iron, vitamins and folate but also contain more cholesterol and fat than the egg whites. Egg yolks can be used for a wide variety of recipes like deviled eggs, egg salad, pies and more.

    9. Youngberry

    Youngberries are a hybrid of blackberries, raspberries and dewberries. They can be eaten right off the vine or used to make jelly, jam and juice. This berry is mostly grown in Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa.

    10. Yardlong Beans

    Yardlong beans, or asparagus beans, have edible green pods with seeds similar to green beans. The pods are only about half a yard long, unlike it’s yard name.

    11. Yogurt

    Yogurt is made by fermenting milk. It has a creamy, smooth texture with a flavor that is slightly tart. Some yogurts have been blended with fruit to give it a sweeter flavor. Yogurt can be eaten on it’s own or used in a variety of recipes like this fruit parfait, sauces, marinades and smoothies.

    Yogurt, granola and berries.

    12. Yuca Root

    Yuca root is also known as cassava. It’s a starchy root native to South America. Yuca root has a bark like skin and the taste is often compared to potatoes while having a stringy texture.

    13. Yarrow

    Yarrow is a perennial herb that has been used in food and beverages for centuries. It’s bitter flavor is often compared to tarragon. Yarrow leaves can be dried and then ground into a spice . Yarrow is also believed to have a medicinal qualities.

    14. Yali Pear

    These are Chinese white pears with a thin, yellow skin. They can be eaten raw, even the skin, or cooked.

    15. Yiros

    Yiros are also referred to as Gyros. A Greek dish made with meat that is stuffed in a pita and served with tomato and tzatziki sauce. The meat is typically cooked on a vertical rotisserie and then shaved off once cooked.

    16. Yabby

    Yabby are small, freshwater crayfish that are found in Australia. They are eaten the same way crayfish are in other countries, usually boiled and served with sauce or on pasta, salad and more.

    17. Yellow Tomatoes

    These beautiful tomatoes come in different sizes and shapes. They have a wonderful, sweet taste and are perfect to use in many dishes like this cucumber tomato salad.

    Bowl of tomatoes and cucumbers.

    18. Yangmei Fruit

    This delicious fruit has the nickname “Yumberry”. Loved in China, this fruit has a bumpy texture and is about the size of a cherry. The flavor is similar to a strawberry and raspberry.

    19. Yam Beans

    Yam beans are a type of root vegetable that are similar to sweet potatoes. They are also known as jicama or Chinese turnip. Yam beans are low in calories and full of vitamin C. Usually eaten raw, these make a great snack and are delicious cut up in salads.

    20. Yautia

    Commonly known as Taro, Yautia is often used as a thickening agent for different recipes like stews and chowders. It has a woodsy, nutty taste.

    21. Yakitori

    Yakitori is a type of skewered chicken in Japan. The name Yakitori translates directly to grilled chicken. Meat is skewered and then grilled over a charcoal fire.

    22. Yorkshire Pudding

    This is a common side dish found in England. Yorkshire pudding is a baked pudding that is made from flour, eggs and milk. It’s very similar to a popover.

    23. Yellowtail Fish

    Yellowtail is also known as amberjack fish that can be found in the Pacific ocean. This is a popular fish served in sushi restaurants.

    24. Yokan

    Yokan is a sweet dessert from Japan that is similar to Turkish delight. It’s made from agar, sugar and adzuki bean jam. There are two main types, mizu yokan and neri yokan. You can usually find them sold in blocks and then eaten in slices.

    25. Yodels

    A cream-filled snack cake made by Drake’s company. Very similar to Swiss Cake Rolls or Ho Hos.

    Don’t see a Y food that should be on the list? Be sure to let me know in the comments.

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    Comments

    1. rika

      February 16, 2021 at 7:23 am

      This is such a fun list! I only know some of them! I will definitely check out the other foods! They sound pretty interesting!

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    2. http://www.solrazo.com

      February 14, 2021 at 6:16 pm

      Such a great list! I’m not even familiar with some of the Y foods here!

      Reply
    3. Lavanda Michelle

      February 12, 2021 at 11:45 am

      This was truly a fun read! Summer squash is one of our favorite summertime foods.

      Reply
    4. Mama Maggie's Kitchen

      February 12, 2021 at 11:22 am

      Wow! This is a massive list! I love this. I haven’t heard some of these Y recipes before but it’s fun to try them in my kitchen.

      Reply
    5. Kathy

      February 11, 2021 at 5:16 pm

      I found a yellow watermelon once. It was so good. It was placed with regular watermelon that is red, but I came home and cut it open and it was yellow. We loved it!

      Reply
    6. Anosa Malanga

      February 11, 2021 at 10:28 am

      Some of the above mentioned Foods that start with Y sounds new to me! I think I haven’t seen Yuzu, Yiro and Yangmei Fruit yet. It’s cool to get to know such food exist.

      Reply
    7. Gervin Khan

      February 11, 2021 at 5:51 am

      Hahaha! I only have few ideas about the food starting in letter Y.. Nice!

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    8. Nikki Wayne

      February 11, 2021 at 5:17 am

      Nice list. The only food I know here is the tomatoes,yogurt and yolk.

      Reply
    9. Beth

      February 11, 2021 at 4:06 am

      What an interesting list of foods. There are quite a few that I never heard of, I need to try them.

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    10. Bri

      February 11, 2021 at 2:11 am

      Cool! I feel pretty culinary cultured! I had heard of all of them but Yabby! Now I know!

      Reply
    11. Tasheena

      February 10, 2021 at 11:37 pm

      This is such a great list. Thanks so much for sharing this information.

      Reply
    12. Amber Myers

      February 10, 2021 at 10:59 pm

      What a great list of foods! I haven’t heard of some of them so I’ll have to be sure to try these out. I’m curious!

      Reply

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