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Directory of Food Glossaries

Our Food Directories Are “Crash Courses” In Tasty Topics

Here’s a food glossary (food dictionary) for almost every occasion: a collection of food terms in specific areas. Consider these as “food lover's guides” for areas of your passion, or areas you’d like to learn more about. These quick and easy reference glossaries are more than food dictionaries: Many are packed full of information and historical reference, and are fascinating reading.

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*Asterisks indicate our Top 10 most popular glossaries.

What’s the difference between a bonbon and a truffle? Look it up in the Chocolate Glossary. Photo above of Chocolat Moderne, a NIBBLE Top Pick Of The Week.

What are the different grades of maple syrup and which should you buy? Check the Maple Syrup Glossary.

Knife Glossary: Coming Soon!
Lamb Glossary
Lemon Glossary
Lime Glossary
Maple Syrup Glossary
Mushroom Glossary
Mustard Glossary
Natural and Artificial Sweeteners
Glossary
Olive Oil Glossary*
Organic & Heritage Turkeys
Glossary
Organic & Wellness Product Terms
Glossary
Oyster Glossary

Alaea Hawaiian volcanic salt is one of dozens of exciting artisanal salts that add new dimensions of flavor to food. Discover the others in our Salt Glossary.

Are these penne, rigatoni, rigate, candele or casarecci? Find the difference in our Pasta Glossary, a reader favorite. (Hint: They aren’t penne! Click on the photo for the answer.)	Pancakes and Waffles Glossary Pasta Terms & Shapes Glossary* Pie & Pastry Glossary Peppercorn Glossary Pickle Glossary Potato Glossary Pork Cuts & Pork Products Pudding Glossary: Coming Soon! Rice Glossary Saké Glossary Salsa Glossary Salt Glossary Sandwich Glossary Sauce Glossary: Coming Soon! Smoked Salmon Glossary Soup Glossary Squash Glossary* Sugar & Syrup Glossary
Sushi & Sashimi Glossary* Tea Glossary* Tuna Glossary Truffle Glossary Vanilla Glossary Vinegar Glossary Waffle Glossary Water Glossary* Whiskey Glossary Yogurt Glossary	Uncover the mysteries of sushi in our Sushi & Sashimi Glossary, one of our most popular.


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