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

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
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
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
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
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.