100 FOODS THAT START WITH THE LETTER B (With Images)

Example of foods that start with the letter B

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

Baba ganoush

2. Bacon

 Bacon

3. Bagel

Bagel

4. Baguette

Baguette

5. Baked beans

Baked beans

6. Baklava

Baklava

7. Banana

Banana

8. Bangers (sausages)

Bangers (sausages)

9. Barley

Barley

10. Basmati rice

Basmati rice

11. Bean sprouts

Bean sprouts

12. Beef

Beef

13. Beef stew

Beef stew

14. Beef Wellington

Beef Wellington

15. Beetroot

Beetroot

16. Beignets

Beignets

17. Bell peppers

Bell peppers

18. Biscuit

Biscuit

19. Blackberry

Blackberry

20. Blue cheese

Blue cheese

21. Blueberry

Blueberry

22. Bok choy

Bok choy

23. Borscht

 Borscht

24. Boston baked beans

Boston baked beans

25. Boston cream pie

Boston cream pie
No Name Type Origin Use Taste Vegan Fun Fact
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

Boudin sausage

27. Bouillabaisse

Bouillabaisse

28. Bouillon

Bouillon

29. Bourbon

Bourbon

30. Bourekas

Bourekas

31. Boysenberry

Boysenberry

32. Bran cereal

Bran cereal

33. Bran muffins

Bran muffins

34. Brandy

Brandy

35. Bratwurst

Bratwurst

36. Brazilian cheese bread

Brazilian cheese bread

37. Brazilian nuts

Brazilian nuts

38. Bread pudding

Bread pudding

39. Bread rolls

Bread rolls

40. Breaded shrimp

Breaded shrimp

41. Breadfruit

Breadfruit

42. Breadfruit chips

Breadfruit chips

43. Breadsticks

Breadsticks

44. Breakfast burrito

Breakfast burrito

45. Breakfast sausage

Breakfast sausage

46. Brie cheese

Brie cheese

47. Brioche

Brioche

48. Brisket

Brisket

49. Brittle (peanut or almond)

Brittle (peanut or almond)

50. Broccoli

Broccoli
No Name Type Origin Use Taste Vegan Fun Fact
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

Broccoli cheese soup

52. Broccoli rabe

Broccoli rabe

53. Broccoli salad

Broccoli salad

54. Broccolini

Broccolini

55. Broth

Broth

56. Brown ale

Brown ale

57. Brown bread

Brown bread

58. Brown rice

Brown rice

59. Brown sugar

Brown sugar

60. Brownie

 Brownie

61. Brunswick stew

 Brunswick stew

62. Bruschetta

Bruschetta

63. Brussels sprout slaw

Brussels sprout slaw

64. Brussels sprouts

Brussels sprouts

65. Bubble and squeak

Bubble and squeak

66. Bubble tea

Bubble tea

67. Bubblegum

Bubblegum

68. Bucatini all’amatriciana

Bucatini all'amatriciana

69. Bucatini pasta

Bucatini pasta

70. Buccellato (Sicilian cake)

Buccellato (Sicilian cake)

71. Buchimgae (Korean pancake)

Buchimgae (Korean pancake)

72. Buckwheat

Buckwheat

73. Buckwheat noodles

Buckwheat noodles

74. Buckwheat pancakes

Buckwheat pancakes

75. Budae jjigae (Korean stew)

Budae jjigae (Korean stew)
No Name Type Origin Use Taste Vegan Fun Fact
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

Buffalo burger

77. Buffalo mozzarella

Buffalo mozzarella

78. Buffalo wings

Buffalo wings

79. Bulgogi

Bulgogi

80. Bulgur

Bulgur

81. Bumbleberry pie

Bumbleberry pie

82. Bunny chow

Bunny chow

83. Burek

Burek

84. Burger

Burger

85. Burmese tofu

Burmese tofu

86. Burnt ends

Burnt ends

87. Burrata cheese

Burrata cheese

88. Burrito

Burrito

89. Butter

Butter

90. Butter beans

Butter beans

91. Butter chicken

Butter chicken

92. Butter pecan ice cream

Butter pecan ice cream

93. Buttercream frosting

Buttercream frosting

94. Buttered popcorn

Buttered popcorn

95. Buttermilk

Buttermilk

96. Butternut soup

Butternut soup

97. Butternut squash

Butternut squash

98. Butterscotch

Butterscotch

99. Butterscotch pudding

Butterscotch pudding

100. Button mushrooms

Button mushrooms
No Name Type Origin Use Taste Vegan Fun Fact
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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