FOODS

Foods that end with D

15 foods ending with the letter D — each with origin, classification, and notes.

This page lists foods that end with D. 15 foods are detailed below. Each entry below is a doorway into a full profile — not just a name on a list.

Table of contents 15 entries
Ajowan SeedAniseedAnnatto SeedBanana Bread
BreadCustardFlatbreadGingerbread
Lemon CurdMarigoldMustardRye Bread
SaladShortbreadTable Spread

List of Foods That End With D

    1

    Ajowan Seed

    A small, peppery, thyme-scented seed essential to South Asian breads and pickles — chemically the most thymol-rich spice, sharper than oregano and crucial to lentil dishes.

    2

    Aniseed

    A small grayish seed from a Mediterranean herb in the parsley family, with a sweet licorice flavor — the foundational spice of pastis, ouzo, sambuca, and Christmas baking.

    3

    Annatto Seed

    A small brick-red seed from a tropical American shrub — the source of bright orange-red food coloring in cheddar cheese, chorizo, and Filipino kare-kare, with a mild peppery-nutty flavor.

    4

    Banana Bread

    A moist quick-bread sweetened mostly by overripe bananas — a Depression-era American baking staple now made worldwide.

    5

    Bread

    A staple food made from flour, water, and usually a leavening agent — one of humanity's oldest prepared foods, with regional traditions ranging from French baguettes to Indian naan to Mexican bolillos.

    6

    Custard

    The great British pouring sauce and dessert base — custard ranges from thin, pourable sauce through thick pastry cream to firm set dessert; in Britain, "custard" usually means the warm, pourable vanilla sauce poured generously over pies, crumbles, and puddings; made either from eggs and cream (real custard) or from custard powder and milk (the British standby invented by Alfred Bird in 1837 for his egg-allergic wife).

    7

    Flatbread

    The world's oldest and most universal bread — unleavened or minimally leavened dough cooked quickly on a hot surface, spanning from lavash to roti to pita; the bread that preceded the oven.

    8

    Gingerbread

    One of the world's oldest spiced baked goods — a broad category ranging from soft, dark, treacle-rich cake to firm, dry biscuit, all sharing the defining flavour of dried ginger and warm spices; gingerbread men, gingerbread houses, and gingerbread cake are all distinct products sharing a name but differing entirely in texture and use; associated with Christmas, medieval fairs, and warming winter baking throughout Europe.

    9

    Lemon Curd

    A smooth, intensely tangy preserve made from eggs, butter, sugar, and fresh lemon juice — thicker and richer than jam, with a vivid yellow colour and a clean, bright flavour; used as a spread on toast and scones, a filling for tarts and cakes, and a swirl in cheesecakes and ice cream; requires careful making — the eggs curdle if overheated — but keeps for weeks refrigerated.

    10

    Marigold

    An edible flower (specifically Calendula officinalis or Tagetes species) used historically as "poor man's saffron" for color, with a slight peppery flavor — featuring in salads, garnishes, soups, and Mexican Day of the Dead celebrations.

    11

    Mustard

    A sharp condiment made from ground mustard seeds, vinegar, and water — one of the world's oldest cultivated spices, with regional traditions ranging from yellow American hot dog mustard to coarse French moutarde to fiery English variants.

    12

    Rye Bread

    A dense, dark bread made from rye flour — staple of Scandinavian, German, Eastern European, and Jewish Ashkenazi cuisines, with a distinctive sour flavour from extended fermentation.

    13

    Salad

    A cold dish of raw or cooked vegetables, leaves, grains, or proteins dressed with oil, acid, or other seasonings — one of the most universally prepared dishes in human food history.

    14

    Shortbread

    Scotland's most celebrated biscuit — a buttery, crumbly, melt-in-the-mouth confection made from just three ingredients in a 3-2-1 ratio of flour, butter, and sugar; Scots shortbread is associated with Hogmanay, Burns Night, and the gift tins that have represented Scottish craftsmanship worldwide for over a century; Walkers of Aberlour is among the most recognised brands.

    15

    Table Spread

    A soft, spreadable fat product blended for easy spreading directly from the refrigerator — a broad category covering butter blends, margarine, and dairy-free alternatives formulated specifically for the breakfast table.

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