100 FOODS THAT START WITH THE LETTER G (WITH IMAGES)

Get ready to discover 100 yummy foods that all begin with the letter ‘G’! From gooey desserts to savory snacks, we’ve got it all covered. Whether you’re a picky eater or a foodie fanatic, there’s something here for everyone. Let’s dive in and explore the delicious world of ‘G’ foods together!

1. Game meat

2. Garbanzo beans

3. Garlic

4. Garlic bread

5. Garlic butter

6. Garlic prawns

7. Garlic sauce

8. Gazpacho

9. Gefilte fish

10. Gelatin

11. Gelato

12. Gem squash

13. Genoa salami

14. Ghee

15. Gherkin

16. Giblets

17. Gigot (leg of lamb)

18. Gin

19. Ginger

20. Ginger ale

21. Ginger beer

22. Ginger carrot soup

23. Ginger chicken

24. Ginger snaps

25. Gingerbread

No	Name	Type	Origin	Use	Taste	Vegan	Fun Fact
1	Game meat	Meat	Global	Roasts, stews	Rich, earthy	No	Includes wild animals like venison, rabbit, and boar.
2	Garbanzo beans	Legume	Middle East	Hummus, salads	Nutty	Yes	Also known as chickpeas and are key to Mediterranean dishes.
3	Garlic	Vegetable/Spice	Central Asia	Flavoring	Pungent	Yes	Used for thousands of years in medicine and food.
4	Garlic bread	Bread	Italy	Side dish	Savory, garlicky	No	Usually made with butter, garlic, and parsley spread on bread.
5	Garlic butter	Condiment	France	Cooking, topping	Rich, savory	No	Popular in escargot dishes and steak toppings.
6	Garlic prawns	Seafood dish	Spain	Main, tapas	Garlicky, savory	No	Known as “Gambas al Ajillo” in Spanish cuisine.
7	Garlic sauce	Sauce	Middle East	Dipping, topping	Creamy, tangy	Depends	Often made with garlic, lemon juice, and oil or yogurt.
8	Gazpacho	Soup	Spain	Cold soup	Fresh, tangy	Yes	A refreshing tomato-based soup served cold in summer.
9	Gefilte fish	Fish dish	Eastern Europe	Jewish cuisine	Mild, savory	No	A traditional Ashkenazi Jewish dish made of ground fish.
10	Gelatin	Gelling agent	Global	Desserts	Neutral	No	Derived from collagen, it’s used in jellies and marshmallows.
11	Gelato	Dessert	Italy	Frozen treat	Creamy, sweet	No	Italian-style ice cream with less air and more intense flavor.
12	Gem squash	Vegetable	South Africa	Boiled, stuffed	Mild, sweet	Yes	A small, round squash often eaten whole.
13	Genoa salami	Meat	Italy	Sandwiches, antipasti	Salty, tangy	No	A cured sausage made of pork and seasoned with garlic and wine.
14	Ghee	Fat	India	Cooking	Nutty, rich	No	Clarified butter often used in Indian and Ayurvedic cooking.
15	Gherkin	Pickled vegetable	Europe	Snacking, garnish	Tangy, sour	Yes	Miniature pickled cucumbers, often used in burgers.
16	Giblets	Organ meat	Global	Gravy, stuffing	Savory	No	Includes liver, heart, and gizzard from poultry.
17	Gigot (leg of lamb)	Meat	France	Roasted	Rich, savory	No	A classic French Easter dish roasted with herbs.
18	Gin	Alcohol	Netherlands/UK	Beverage	Botanical, crisp	No	Flavored with juniper berries and used in cocktails like gin and tonic.
19	Ginger	Spice/Root	South Asia	Flavoring	Spicy, pungent	Yes	Used in both savory dishes and sweets across the globe.
20	Ginger ale	Soda	USA/UK	Beverage	Sweet, gingery	Yes	Originally developed as a tonic for stomach ailments.
21	Ginger beer	Beverage	UK	Drinking, mixers	Spicy, fizzy	Yes	Stronger and spicier than ginger ale, often used in Moscow Mule cocktails.
22	Ginger carrot soup	Soup	Fusion	Starter	Sweet, earthy	Yes	A healthy blend of carrots and fresh ginger puréed smooth.
23	Ginger chicken	Main dish	Asia	Dinner	Savory, gingery	No	Popular in Chinese and Thai cuisine with fresh ginger flavor.
24	Ginger snaps	Cookie	Europe	Snack, dessert	Spicy, sweet	No	Crispy cookies flavored with ginger, molasses, and spices.
25	Gingerbread	Dessert	Germany	Holiday treat	Spicy, sweet	No	Often shaped into houses or people during the holidays.

26. Gingersnaps

27. Ginkgo nuts

28. Girolles (mushrooms)

29. Glazed doughnuts

30. Glögg

31. Gnocchetti

32. Gnocchi

33. Goat cheese

34. Goat’s milk

35. Gochujang

36. Golden apple

37. Golden Kiwi

38. Golden syrup

39. Goose

40. Goose liver

41. Gooseberries

42. Gorgonzola cheese

43. Gouda cheese

44. Goulash

45. Goulash soup

46. Graham crackers

47. Graham flour

48. Granadilla

49. Granary bread

50. Grand Marnier

No	Name	Type	Origin	Use	Taste	Vegan	Fun Fact
26	Gingersnaps	Cookie	Europe	Dessert/snack	Spicy, sweet	No	Traditionally made with molasses and ginger for a bold flavor.
27	Ginkgo nuts	Nut	Asia	Boiled or roasted	Nutty, slightly bitter	Yes	Used in Chinese and Japanese cuisine, especially during festivals.
28	Girolles (mushrooms)	Mushroom	Europe	Sauteed or in sauces	Earthy, nutty	Yes	Also known as chanterelles, prized for their aroma.
29	Glazed doughnuts	Dessert	USA	Snack or breakfast	Sweet	No	The glaze is usually made from sugar, milk, and vanilla.
30	Glögg	Beverage	Sweden	Holiday drink	Spiced, sweet	No	A mulled wine enjoyed warm during Nordic winter holidays.
31	Gnocchetti	Pasta	Italy	Main dish	Neutral	Yes	Smaller version of gnocchi, great with pesto or sauces.
32	Gnocchi	Pasta	Italy	Main dish	Starchy, soft	Depends	Often made from potatoes or ricotta cheese.
33	Goat cheese	Cheese	Global	Salads, spreads	Tangy, creamy	No	Known as chèvre in French cuisine.
34	Goat’s milk	Dairy	Global	Beverage, cooking	Earthy, rich	No	Easier to digest for some than cow’s milk.
35	Gochujang	Paste	Korea	Marinade, sauce	Spicy, umami	Yes	A fermented red chili paste key in Korean cuisine.
36	Golden apple	Fruit	Caribbean/Asia	Raw, juiced	Tart, sweet	Yes	Known as ambarella in some regions.
37	Golden Kiwi	Fruit	New Zealand	Raw, desserts	Sweet, tropical	Yes	Smoother and sweeter than the green kiwi.
38	Golden syrup	Syrup	UK	Baking, toppings	Sweet, buttery	Yes	A by-product of sugar refining, popular in British desserts.
39	Goose	Meat	Europe/Asia	Roast, stew	Rich, gamey	No	Often a holiday dish in European countries.
40	Goose liver	Offal	France	Foie gras, pâté	Buttery, savory	No	Delicacy in French cuisine, especially as foie gras.
41	Gooseberries	Fruit	Europe/Asia	Jams, desserts	Tart, juicy	Yes	Can be green, red, or purple depending on the variety.
42	Gorgonzola cheese	Cheese	Italy	Salads, pasta	Strong, tangy	No	A blue cheese named after the town of Gorgonzola.
43	Gouda cheese	Cheese	Netherlands	Snacking, cooking	Mild to sharp	No	One of the most popular cheeses worldwide.
44	Goulash	Stew	Hungary	Main dish	Spiced, savory	No	Traditionally made with beef and paprika.
45	Goulash soup	Soup	Hungary	Starter or meal	Hearty, spicy	No	A thinner, soupier version of goulash stew.
46	Graham crackers	Snack	USA	Snacking, s’mores	Sweet	Depends	Named after Sylvester Graham, a dietary reformer.
47	Graham flour	Flour	USA	Baking	Nutty, coarse	Yes	Whole wheat flour with the bran and germ retained.
48	Granadilla	Fruit	South America	Raw, juice	Sweet, fragrant	Yes	Similar to passion fruit but sweeter and less tart.
49	Granary bread	Bread	UK	Sandwiches	Nutty, wheaty	Yes	Made from malted wheat flakes for texture and flavor.
50	Grand Marnier	Liqueur	France	Drink, desserts	Citrusy, sweet	No	A blend of cognac and orange liqueur, used in flambéed dishes.

51. Granita

52. Granola

53. Grape

54. Grape leaves

55. Grape seed oil

56. Grape tomatoes

57. Grapefruit

58. Grapefruit juice

59. Grapes

60. Grass-fed beef

61. Gratin

62. Gravlax

63. Gravy

64. Greek salad

65. Greek yogurt

66. Green apple

67. Green beans

68. Green chili

69. Green curry

70. Green lentils

71. Green mango

72. Green onion

73. Green peas

74. Green pepper

75. Green tea

No	Name	Type	Origin	Use	Taste	Vegan	Fun Fact
51	Granita	Dessert	Italy	Frozen treat	Sweet, fruity	Yes	Made from sugar, water, and flavorings—similar to sorbet.
52	Granola	Cereal	USA	Breakfast/snack	Sweet, crunchy	Depends	Often includes oats, honey, and dried fruits.
53	Grape	Fruit	Global	Snacking, wine	Sweet or tart	Yes	Used in winemaking and eaten fresh or dried as raisins.
54	Grape leaves	Vegetable	Mediterranean	Wraps, dolmas	Tangy	Yes	Stuffed grape leaves are popular in Middle Eastern cuisine.
55	Grape seed oil	Oil	Europe	Cooking, dressing	Neutral	Yes	Extracted from grape seeds, often used in salad dressings.
56	Grape tomatoes	Vegetable	USA	Salads, roasting	Sweet	Yes	Smaller and firmer than cherry tomatoes.
57	Grapefruit	Fruit	Barbados	Juice, fresh	Tart, slightly bitter	Yes	A hybrid of pomelo and orange, often eaten at breakfast.
58	Grapefruit juice	Juice	Global	Beverage	Tart	Yes	Popular breakfast juice rich in vitamin C.
59	Grapes	Fruit	Global	Snacking, wine	Sweet or tart	Yes	Available in green, red, and black varieties.
60	Grass-fed beef	Meat	Global	Main dish	Rich, lean	No	Comes from cattle raised on natural grass diet.
61	Gratin	Dish	France	Side/main dish	Creamy, cheesy	No	Features a crispy top layer of cheese or breadcrumbs.
62	Gravlax	Seafood	Scandinavia	Appetizer	Salty, herby	No	Salt-cured salmon often served with mustard-dill sauce.
63	Gravy	Condiment	Global	Topping	Savory	No	Made from meat drippings and used with roasts and mashed potatoes.
64	Greek salad	Salad	Greece	Side dish	Fresh, tangy	Yes	Contains feta, tomatoes, cucumbers, olives, and onions.
65	Greek yogurt	Dairy	Greece	Snack, breakfast	Tangy	No	Thicker and creamier than regular yogurt due to straining.
66	Green apple	Fruit	Global	Snacking, baking	Tart	Yes	Granny Smith is the most well-known green apple variety.
67	Green beans	Vegetable	Global	Side dish	Mild	Yes	Also known as snap beans or string beans.
68	Green chili	Vegetable	Mexico, India	Spice, cooking	Spicy	Yes	Used in curries, stews, and salsas.
69	Green curry	Curry	Thailand	Main dish	Spicy, coconutty	No	Made with green chilies, coconut milk, and herbs.
70	Green lentils	Legume	Middle East	Soups, stews	Earthy	Yes	Hold their shape well when cooked, great in salads.
71	Green mango	Fruit	Asia	Chutneys, pickles	Sour	Yes	Often used in Indian and Thai cuisines before ripening.
72	Green onion	Vegetable	Global	Garnish, stir-fries	Mild, fresh	Yes	Also known as scallions or spring onions.
73	Green peas	Vegetable	Europe	Side dish, soups	Slightly sweet	Yes	Common in stews, curries, and fried rice.
74	Green pepper	Vegetable	Global	Stuffing, salads	Earthy, mildly bitter	Yes	Unripe form of red and yellow bell peppers.
75	Green tea	Beverage	China	Drink	Earthy, slightly bitter	Yes	Rich in antioxidants and used in ceremonies and health rituals.

76. Gremolata

77. Gressingham duck

78. Grey mullet

79. Gribiche (French sauce)

80. Grilled cheese

81. Grilled Chicken

82. Grissini

83. Grits

84. Groat

85. Grouper

86. Guacamole

87. Guanabana

88. Guanciale

89. Guard of honor (lamb dish)

90. Guava

91. Gubana (Italian dessert)

92. Gujiya (Indian sweet)

93. Gulab jamun

94. Gumbo

95. Gumboots (mushroom)

96. Gurnard (fish)

97. Gyoza

98. Gyoza dipping sauce

99. Gyro

100. Gyros meat

No	Name	Type	Origin	Use	Taste	Vegan	Fun Fact
76	Gremolata	Condiment	Italy	Garnish	Citrusy, fresh	Yes	Made with lemon zest, garlic, and parsley—often served on meat dishes.
77	Gressingham duck	Meat	UK	Main dish	Rich, gamey	No	A hybrid breed of duck known for its tenderness.
78	Grey mullet	Fish	Global	Grilled, fried	Mild, oily	No	Popular in Mediterranean and Asian cuisines.
79	Gribiche (French sauce)	Sauce	France	With cold meats	Tangy, herby	No	Made with hard-boiled eggs, mustard, capers, and herbs.
80	Grilled cheese	Snack	USA	Sandwich	Buttery, cheesy	No	A comfort food favorite made with melted cheese between toasted bread.
81	Grilled Chicken	Main dish	Global	Grilled entrée	Savory	No	A healthier cooking method that locks in flavor and moisture.
82	Grissini	Breadstick	Italy	Snack, appetizer	Crispy, mild	Yes	Also known as Italian breadsticks—served with dips or soups.
83	Grits	Grain dish	USA (Southern)	Breakfast, side	Buttery, savory	No	Made from ground corn—similar to polenta.
84	Groat	Grain	Europe	Porridge, baking	Nutty	Yes	Whole grain form of oats, barley, or buckwheat.
85	Grouper	Fish	Global	Main dish	Mild, firm	No	A prized catch for both sport and eating.
86	Guacamole	Dip	Mexico	Dip, topping	Creamy, tangy	Yes	Made from mashed avocados with lime, salt, and extras like onions or tomatoes.
87	Guanabana	Fruit	Central America	Juices, desserts	Sweet, tangy	Yes	Also known as soursop—famous for its health benefits.
88	Guanciale	Meat	Italy	Pasta dishes	Rich, fatty	No	Cured pork cheek—essential in authentic carbonara.
89	Guard of honor (lamb dish)	Main dish	UK	Roast	Savory	No	Rack of lamb arranged upright in a “guard” presentation.
90	Guava	Fruit	Tropics	Juice, desserts	Sweet, musky	Yes	High in vitamin C—its seeds are edible too!
91	Gubana (Italian dessert)	Dessert	Italy	Festive dessert	Nutty, sweet	No	A spiral-shaped cake filled with dried fruits and nuts.
92	Gujiya (Indian sweet)	Dessert	India	Festival treat	Sweet	No	Popular during Holi—stuffed with khoya and nuts.
93	Gulab jamun	Dessert	India	Sweet dish	Syrupy, soft	No	Deep-fried milk balls soaked in cardamom-scented syrup.
94	Gumbo	Stew	USA (Louisiana)	Main course	Spicy, rich	No	A blend of French, African, and Native American influences.
95	Gumboots (mushroom)	Mushroom	New Zealand	Soups, stir-fries	Earthy	Yes	Named for their chunky boot-like shape.
96	Gurnard (fish)	Fish	Europe	Grilled, stewed	Firm, mild	No	Known for its bright red skin and wing-like fins.
97	Gyoza	Dumpling	Japan	Starter/snack	Savory	No	Japanese pan-fried dumplings filled with meat and veggies.
98	Gyoza dipping sauce	Sauce	Japan	Dipping	Salty, tangy	Yes	Made from soy sauce, vinegar, and chili oil.
99	Gyro	Sandwich	Greece	Fast food	Savory	No	Typically includes lamb or chicken wrapped in pita with tzatziki.
100	Gyros meat	Meat	Greece	Sandwich filling	Spiced, savory	No	Seasoned meat shaved from a vertical rotisserie.