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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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. |
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