Have you ever stopped to think about how many delicious foods start with the letter B? From everyday bites like bananas and bread to bold flavors like burritos and buttermilk, I’ve gathered a fun and diverse list you’re going to love. Whether you’re building a food list, teaching kids, or just curious—this B-list is packed with tasty surprises!
1. Baba ganoush

2. Bacon

3. Bagel

4. Baguette

5. Baked beans

6. Baklava

7. Banana

8. Bangers (sausages)

9. Barley

10. Basmati rice

11. Bean sprouts

12. Beef

13. Beef stew

14. Beef Wellington

15. Beetroot

16. Beignets

17. Bell peppers

18. Biscuit

19. Blackberry

20. Blue cheese

21. Blueberry

22. Bok choy

23. Borscht

24. Boston baked beans

25. Boston cream pie

No | Name | Type | Origin | Use | Taste | Vegan | Fun Fact |
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1 | Baba ganoush | Dip | Middle East | Appetizer, spread | Smoky, creamy | Yes | Made from roasted eggplant and tahini. |
2 | Bacon | Meat | Europe | Breakfast, flavoring | Salty, savory | No | It’s cured pork belly and loved worldwide. |
3 | Bagel | Bread | Poland | Breakfast, sandwiches | Chewy, slightly sweet | Yes | Traditionally boiled before baking for its texture. |
4 | Baguette | Bread | France | Sandwiches, side | Crusty, soft inside | Yes | French law defines what can be called a baguette. |
5 | Baked beans | Legume dish | USA/UK | Side dish | Sweet, savory | Yes | Often cooked in tomato or molasses sauce. |
6 | Baklava | Dessert | Turkey/Greece | Sweet treat | Nutty, syrupy | No | Made with layers of phyllo pastry and nuts. |
7 | Banana | Fruit | Southeast Asia | Snacking, baking | Sweet, soft | Yes | One of the most popular fruits globally. |
8 | Bangers | Sausage | United Kingdom | Main dish | Meaty, savory | No | Paired with mash in the classic “bangers and mash.” |
9 | Barley | Grain | Middle East | Soups, brewing | Nutty, chewy | Yes | One of the oldest cultivated grains. |
10 | Basmati rice | Grain | India/Pakistan | Main, side dish | Fragrant, fluffy | Yes | Known for its long grains and aroma. |
11 | Bean sprouts | Vegetable | Asia | Stir-fry, salads | Mild, crunchy | Yes | Usually from mung beans; rich in nutrients. |
12 | Beef | Meat | Worldwide | Main courses | Rich, savory | No | Consumed in a variety of cuts and cuisines. |
13 | Beef stew | Dish | Europe | Comfort food | Hearty, savory | No | Slow-cooked with vegetables and spices. |
14 | Beef Wellington | Dish | England | Gourmet main | Rich, flaky | No | Includes filet steak coated in pâté and pastry. |
15 | Beetroot | Vegetable | Europe | Salads, juices | Sweet, earthy | Yes | Great source of antioxidants and nitrates. |
16 | Beignets | Dessert | France/New Orleans | Sweet snack | Soft, sugary | No | Square-shaped fried dough dusted with powdered sugar. |
17 | Bell peppers | Vegetable | Mexico/Central America | Raw, stir-fry | Sweet, crisp | Yes | Come in green, red, yellow, and orange varieties. |
18 | Biscuit | Bakery item | USA/UK | Breakfast, tea snack | Flaky or crisp | No | Meaning differs in UK (cookie) and US (soft bread). |
19 | Blackberry | Fruit | Europe/North America | Snacking, baking | Tart, juicy | Yes | Each berry is made of tiny drupelets. |
20 | Blue cheese | Cheese | France | Salads, spreads | Strong, tangy | No | Veins are formed by Penicillium mold. |
21 | Blueberry | Fruit | North America | Snacking, baking | Sweet, tart | Yes | Rich in antioxidants and brain-boosting compounds. |
22 | Bok choy | Vegetable | China | Stir-fry, soups | Mild, crisp | Yes | A type of Chinese cabbage rich in vitamins. |
23 | Borscht | Soup | Ukraine/Russia | Main or starter | Earthy, tangy | Yes | Traditionally made with beetroot; served hot or cold. |
24 | Boston baked beans | Legume dish | USA | Side dish | Sweet, smoky | No | Includes molasses and salt pork or bacon. |
25 | Boston cream pie | Dessert | USA | Sweet treat | Custardy, chocolatey | No | Actually a cake, not a pie. |
26. Boudin sausage

27. Bouillabaisse

28. Bouillon

29. Bourbon

30. Bourekas

31. Boysenberry

32. Bran cereal

33. Bran muffins

34. Brandy

35. Bratwurst

36. Brazilian cheese bread

37. Brazilian nuts

38. Bread pudding

39. Bread rolls

40. Breaded shrimp

41. Breadfruit

42. Breadfruit chips

43. Breadsticks

44. Breakfast burrito

45. Breakfast sausage

46. Brie cheese

47. Brioche

48. Brisket

49. Brittle (peanut or almond)

50. Broccoli

No | Name | Type | Origin | Use | Taste | Vegan | Fun Fact |
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26 | Boudin sausage | Sausage | France/Louisiana | Main dish | Spiced, rich | No | Often made with pork, rice, and seasonings. |
27 | Bouillabaisse | Soup | France (Provence) | Main dish | Savory, seafood-rich | No | Traditional Provençal fish stew made with various types of fish. |
28 | Bouillon | Broth | France | Base for soups | Savory, salty | Yes (if vegetable-based) | Can be served as a light clear soup or used in cooking. |
29 | Bourbon | Alcohol | USA (Kentucky) | Sipping, cocktails | Smoky, sweet | No | Legally must be made with at least 51% corn. |
30 | Bourekas | Pastry | Middle East | Snack, appetizer | Flaky, savory | No | Stuffed with cheese, potatoes, or mushrooms. |
31 | Boysenberry | Fruit | USA (California) | Jam, pie, fresh | Sweet-tart | Yes | Hybrid of raspberry, blackberry, and loganberry. |
32 | Bran cereal | Breakfast | USA | Breakfast | Mild, fibrous | Yes | High in fiber and often used for digestive health. |
33 | Bran muffins | Bakery item | USA | Breakfast, snack | Earthy, slightly sweet | Yes | Made with wheat bran for added fiber. |
34 | Brandy | Alcohol | Europe | Sipping, cooking | Sweet, warming | No | Distilled from wine or fermented fruit juice. |
35 | Bratwurst | Sausage | Germany | Grilled, boiled | Savory, spiced | No | Popular at Oktoberfest and served with mustard. |
36 | Brazilian cheese bread | Snack | Brazil | Appetizer, snack | Chewy, cheesy | No | Gluten-free, made with tapioca flour and cheese. |
37 | Brazilian nuts | Nut | Brazil | Snacking, baking | Buttery, rich | Yes | One of the richest sources of selenium. |
38 | Bread pudding | Dessert | UK | Dessert | Sweet, custardy | No | Made by soaking stale bread in a custard mixture. |
39 | Bread rolls | Bread | Global | Side dish, sandwiches | Soft, chewy | Yes | Common at dinner tables worldwide. |
40 | Breaded shrimp | Seafood | Global | Appetizer, main | Crispy, savory | No | Often deep-fried and served with sauces. |
41 | Breadfruit | Fruit | Polynesia | Boiled, fried | Potato-like | Yes | High in starch, used like a vegetable when cooked. |
42 | Breadfruit chips | Snack | Caribbean | Snack | Crispy, salty | Yes | Healthier alternative to potato chips. |
43 | Breadsticks | Snack | Italy | Appetizer, soup side | Crunchy, neutral | Yes | Also called “grissini” in Italian. |
44 | Breakfast burrito | Dish | USA (Southwest) | Breakfast | Savory, filling | No | Filled with eggs, meat, and sometimes potatoes or beans. |
45 | Breakfast sausage | Meat | USA | Breakfast | Salty, spiced | No | Typically seasoned with sage and black pepper. |
46 | Brie cheese | Cheese | France | Cheese boards, baking | Rich, creamy | No | Nicknamed “Queen of Cheeses.” |
47 | Brioche | Bread | France | Dessert, sandwiches | Buttery, soft | No | Made with eggs and butter for a rich texture. |
48 | Brisket | Meat | USA/Jewish cuisine | Roasting, smoking | Juicy, smoky | No | Slow cooking makes this tough cut tender. |
49 | Brittle | Dessert | USA | Snack, sweet | Crunchy, sweet | No | Usually made with peanuts or almonds in caramelized sugar. |
50 | Broccoli | Vegetable | Italy | Boiled, steamed, roasted | Earthy, slightly bitter | Yes | High in vitamin C and often called a “superfood.” |
51. Broccoli cheese soup

52. Broccoli rabe

53. Broccoli salad

54. Broccolini

55. Broth

56. Brown ale

57. Brown bread

58. Brown rice

59. Brown sugar

60. Brownie

61. Brunswick stew

62. Bruschetta

63. Brussels sprout slaw

64. Brussels sprouts

65. Bubble and squeak

66. Bubble tea

67. Bubblegum

68. Bucatini all’amatriciana

69. Bucatini pasta

70. Buccellato (Sicilian cake)

71. Buchimgae (Korean pancake)

72. Buckwheat

73. Buckwheat noodles

74. Buckwheat pancakes

75. Budae jjigae (Korean stew)

No | Name | Type | Origin | Use | Taste | Vegan | Fun Fact |
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51 | Broccoli cheese soup | Soup | USA | Main or starter | Cheesy, savory | No | Often served in a bread bowl at cafes. |
52 | Broccoli rabe | Vegetable | Mediterranean | Sautéed, side dish | Bitter, earthy | Yes | Not actually related to broccoli. |
53 | Broccoli salad | Salad | USA | Side dish | Crunchy, tangy | No | Often made with bacon, raisins, and mayo dressing. |
54 | Broccolini | Vegetable | Japan | Sautéed, steamed | Mild, sweet | Yes | Hybrid of broccoli and Chinese kale. |
55 | Broth | Liquid base | Global | Soups, sauces | Savory, light | Yes (if plant-based) | Made by simmering meat or vegetables in water. |
56 | Brown ale | Beer | UK | Beverage | Malty, nutty | No | Known for its dark color and rich flavor. |
57 | Brown bread | Bread | UK/Ireland | Sandwiches, toasts | Nutty, wholesome | Yes | Made using whole wheat or rye flour. |
58 | Brown rice | Grain | China/India | Main or side dish | Nutty, chewy | Yes | Less processed than white rice; retains more fiber. |
59 | Brown sugar | Sweetener | Global | Baking, sauces | Sweet, molasses-like | Yes | Contains molasses; softer than white sugar. |
60 | Brownie | Dessert | USA | Sweet treat | Chocolatey, fudgy | No | A cross between a cake and a cookie. |
61 | Brunswick stew | Stew | USA (South) | Main dish | Hearty, tangy | No | Traditionally made with game meat like squirrel. |
62 | Bruschetta | Appetizer | Italy | Starter | Garlicky, fresh | Yes | Toasted bread topped with tomatoes, basil, and olive oil. |
63 | Brussels sprout slaw | Salad | Modern USA | Side dish | Crunchy, tangy | Yes | A raw twist on coleslaw made with shaved sprouts. |
64 | Brussels sprouts | Vegetable | Belgium | Roasted, steamed | Bitter, earthy | Yes | Named after the city of Brussels. |
65 | Bubble and squeak | Dish | UK | Breakfast | Savory, crispy | Yes | Made from leftover vegetables, usually cabbage and potato. |
66 | Bubble tea | Beverage | Taiwan | Drink | Sweet, milky | No (usually) | Features chewy tapioca pearls or “boba.” |
67 | Bubblegum | Confection | USA | Chewing | Sweet, fruity | Yes | Invented to be less sticky than regular gum. |
68 | Bucatini all’amatriciana | Pasta dish | Italy | Main course | Spicy, savory | No | Made with guanciale, tomato, and pecorino cheese. |
69 | Bucatini pasta | Pasta | Italy | Main dish | Neutral | Yes | Thicker than spaghetti and hollow in the center. |
70 | Buccellato | Dessert | Italy (Sicily) | Festive cake | Sweet, fruity | No | Traditional Sicilian Christmas cake filled with figs and nuts. |
71 | Buchimgae | Pancake | Korea | Side or main | Savory, crispy | Varies | Also called Korean vegetable pancakes. |
72 | Buckwheat | Grain-like seed | Asia | Flour, porridge | Earthy, nutty | Yes | Despite its name, it’s not related to wheat and is gluten-free. |
73 | Buckwheat noodles | Noodles | Japan (Soba) | Soups, stir-fry | Nutty, chewy | Yes | Known as “soba” in Japanese cuisine. |
74 | Buckwheat pancakes | Breakfast | USA/Europe | Breakfast, brunch | Earthy, hearty | Yes | A gluten-free alternative to traditional pancakes. |
75 | Budae jjigae | Stew | Korea | Main dish | Spicy, savory | No | Also called “Army Stew,” it includes kimchi and American canned goods. |
76. Buffalo burger

77. Buffalo mozzarella

78. Buffalo wings

79. Bulgogi

80. Bulgur

81. Bumbleberry pie

82. Bunny chow

83. Burek

84. Burger

85. Burmese tofu

86. Burnt ends

87. Burrata cheese

88. Burrito

89. Butter

90. Butter beans

91. Butter chicken

92. Butter pecan ice cream

93. Buttercream frosting

94. Buttered popcorn

95. Buttermilk

96. Butternut soup

97. Butternut squash

98. Butterscotch

99. Butterscotch pudding

100. Button mushrooms

No | Name | Type | Origin | Use | Taste | Vegan | Fun Fact |
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76 | Buffalo burger | Meat dish | USA | Main course | Lean, rich | No | Made from bison meat, it’s leaner than beef and high in protein. |
77 | Buffalo mozzarella | Cheese | Italy | Salads, pizzas | Creamy, mild | No | Made from the milk of water buffalo, not cows. |
78 | Buffalo wings | Appetizer | USA | Snack, party food | Spicy, tangy | No | Invented in Buffalo, New York in 1964. |
79 | Bulgogi | Meat dish | Korea | Main course | Sweet, savory | No | Means “fire meat” and is often grilled or stir-fried. |
80 | Bulgur | Grain | Middle East | Salads, pilafs | Nutty, chewy | Yes | Used in tabbouleh and cooks faster than rice. |
81 | Bumbleberry pie | Dessert | Canada | Dessert | Sweet, tart | Yes | “Bumbleberry” is a mix of berries—not a real fruit. |
82 | Bunny chow | Dish | South Africa | Street food | Spicy, hearty | No | Hollowed bread filled with curry—no actual bunny! |
83 | Burek | Pastry | Balkans | Snack, meal | Savory, flaky | No | Filled with meat, cheese, or spinach. |
84 | Burger | Main dish | Germany/USA | Fast food, meals | Savory, juicy | No | The hamburger originated from Hamburg, Germany. |
85 | Burmese tofu | Tofu | Myanmar | Salads, stir-fries | Mild, creamy | Yes | Made from chickpea flour, not soybeans. |
86 | Burnt ends | Meat | USA (Kansas City) | BBQ dish | Smoky, caramelized | No | Comes from the edges of smoked brisket. |
87 | Burrata cheese | Cheese | Italy | Salads, starters | Rich, creamy | No | Has a solid mozzarella shell with creamy curd inside. |
88 | Burrito | Main dish | Mexico | Lunch, dinner | Hearty, spicy | No | Popular Tex-Mex food, wrapped in flour tortilla. |
89 | Butter | Dairy | Global | Cooking, baking | Creamy, rich | No | Made by churning cream to separate milk solids. |
90 | Butter beans | Legume | South America | Soups, stews | Soft, mild | Yes | Also called lima beans. |
91 | Butter chicken | Curry | India | Main course | Rich, tomato-based | No | Also known as “Murgh Makhani.” |
92 | Butter pecan ice cream | Dessert | USA | Frozen dessert | Nutty, creamy | No | Popular flavor in the Southern U.S. |
93 | Buttercream frosting | Frosting | France | Cake decoration | Sweet, buttery | No | Made by whipping butter and sugar until fluffy. |
94 | Buttered popcorn | Snack | USA | Movies, snacking | Salty, buttery | No | A staple of movie theater culture. |
95 | Buttermilk | Dairy | India/Europe | Baking, drinking | Tangy, creamy | No | Originally the liquid left after churning butter. |
96 | Butternut soup | Soup | Global | Starter, lunch | Sweet, smooth | Yes | Made from butternut squash and blended until creamy. |
97 | Butternut squash | Vegetable | North America | Soups, roasting | Sweet, nutty | Yes | Technically a fruit, but used as a veggie. |
98 | Butterscotch | Flavor | UK | Candies, sauces | Rich, buttery | No | Made from brown sugar and butter. |
99 | Butterscotch pudding | Dessert | USA | Sweet treat | Sweet, caramel-like | No | Velvety dessert flavored with butterscotch sauce. |
100 | Button mushrooms | Fungus | Europe/Asia | Soups, sautéing | Mild, earthy | Yes | Most common mushroom sold worldwide. |
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