There are so many amazing foods that start with the letter W, it’s hard to figure out where to even begin!
We could talk about watermelon and walnuts, but those are too easy.
How about waffles? They’re a favorite for breakfast as well as desserts. But there’s also wings and wafers – both of which start with “W.” And don’t forget wild rice- it’s one of our favorites because it makes great side dishes! There’s Whitefish, Watercress…and more! So what do you think: Ready to go explore?
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List of Foods That Start With W
Water Mimosa
Water mimosa is a type of fruit that grows in Africa. It’s often eaten as a snack or mixed with other foods like flour and sugar to make bread. It is also used to make tea.
White Currants
Currants are small versions of grapes that are native to Europe and parts of Asia. They have a high concentration of vitamin C, calcium, potassium, magnesium, riboflavin, niacin, iron, molybdenum, copper, and phosphorus. Currants can be used in jams, spreads, salads, or pies.
Winter Melon
Winter melon can be eaten fresh or cooked and is full of nutrients that keep your body healthy. It has a sweet taste and can be eaten alone or added to soup or dessert.
White Beech Mushroom
Beeches come from the same family as chestnuts and walnuts. The mature mushrooms have a brownish-gray color, but they turn white when the mushroom is cooked. White beech mushrooms are very tasty and nutritious.
Wolffish
Wolffish live at depths ranging from 100-1200 feet under the ocean surface. Because there’s not much to see in these areas, their eyesight has adapted to use it sense of smell instead. Wolffish are slow swimmers; they typically lead quiet lives eating bottom-dwelling crustaceans, mollusks, and fish eggs.
Wood Pigeon
One of the most common types of pigeon species, the Wood Pigeon lives in woods all over Europe, Asia, and North Africa. Wood Pigeon is used as meat in a variety of dishes, including a traditional French-Canadian dish called Pigeon en Saucisse.
Winter Squash
Similar to winter melon, winter squash has the same health benefits because it’s high in vitamins A and C. Its flesh comes in different colors like yellow, green, orange, red, blue, etc., depending on the variety. You can eat it raw or cooked.
Wafers
A wafer is a thin, flat cookie. They can be sweet or savory, and are usually made with wheat flour. The most common flavors include chocolate chip, peanut butter, oatmeal raisin, snickerdoodle (sometimes spelled “snicker dood le”), and lemon.
Water Chestnuts
Water chestnuts are a type of vegetable that grows in Asia. They’re often cooked with other foods like tofu or used as garnish for soups and salads. Water chestnuts are also edible raw, but they have a strong flavor when eaten raw.
Wood Apple
The wood apple is a type of fruit that grows on trees in tropical climates. When ripe, they are about the size of an orange with a yellow or green color. These fruits are known for their fragrant aroma when they’re broken open.
Whiting
Whiting is a kind of saltwater fish that comes from the Atlantic coast of North America. The most common species harvested for food is called Atlantic Whiting. Whiting has white meat with few bones, but it can have an off-flavor if not handled properly after being caught.
Walleye Fish
A walleye is a type of fish that lives in freshwater lakes all over North America. It is a very good-tasting fish that is commonly eaten in restaurants and grocery stores. They are usually fried, but they can also be cooked on a grill or baked.
Walnuts
A walnut is the seed of an edible tree nut from the genus Juglans. The walnut tree is native to the Middle East and Central Asia. Walnuts are also commonly used in many different types of desserts, breads, cakes, pastries, cookies and pies.
Whitebark Raspberry
A whitebark raspberry is a type of evergreen plant that’s related to raspberries. Whitebark raspberries are delicious eaten fresh or cooked. They can be used in jams, jellies, pie fillings, and sauces.
White Button Mushroom
Button mushrooms come from the same family as shiitake mushrooms but look completely different. White button mushrooms are grown on a large, white stalk that’s about the size of your hand. The mushroom looks like a button because it’s covered in tiny bumps all over its surface.
Wild Leeks
As long you’ve cooked them right, wild leeks are not only healthy but delicious too! Just be sure to watch the boiling time because they’re quick-cooking and overcooking can make them bitter. They’re great sautéed with onions and garlic.
Williams Pear
The Williams pear is a large fruit that tastes great when eaten out of hand. The flavor is sweet and mild with a slightly tart finish. You can also use it in desserts like pies and crisps because the juice helps thicken the sauce to add some extra flavor!
Water Spinach
Water spinach is an edible plant with large leaves that grow in ponds, rivers, and lakes. It’s one of the most nutritious vegetables on Earth because it has lots of vitamin A and other essential nutrients.
Wakame
Wakame is a type of seaweed that has been used for hundreds of years as a food and medicine. It’ s commonly used in Japanese cooking, but it can also be eaten raw. It’s very versatile and can be found at most grocery stores.
Wheat
Wheat is a cereal grain that’s made from the seed of the wheat plant. Wheat has been cultivated for thousands of years, and it’s one of the most important crops in the world. The word “wheat” comes from an Old English word meaning “white”, and it’s also known as “farina.” Wheat is used to make bread, pasta, pizza dough, cakes and cookies.
White Chocolate
White chocolate is a whole different food than traditional chocolate. White chocolate contains cocoa butter, milk or cream, sugar, lecithin (an emulsifier), and flavorings; however, it doesn’t include any cocoa solids. It’s not considered to be “real” chocolate by some people because it lacks the main ingredient of cocoa solids.
Wattleseed
Wattleseeds are the seeds of the wattleseed plant. Wattleseeds are known for their many uses in Ayurveda, a traditional Indian system of medicine. The main use is to cure fever and inflammation.
Wings
There are so many recipes to try with wings! From buffalo wings to sesame, it’s great for an appetizer, a side dish, or when used as a dipping sauce.
Wild Boar
Wild boars are a common meat source in many different cuisines, including Chinese. It’s popular as a heavily marinated meat dish or smoked over an open fire.
Wax Apples
A wax apple is an apple that has been coated with wax to keep it from rotting. Wax apples are popular in some parts of Asia, including China and Japan. The wax protects the apple during transport and keeps its shape while being shipped.
Wolfberry
Also known as the goji berry, the wolfberry is native to China and Tibet. The berries are small with an oblong shape and have a deep red color when ripe. They can be eaten raw or cooked into dishes like juices or used in teas.
Wild Rice
This is actually not rice at all – it’s a legume that grows naturally in North American marshes. Its grains are brownish-green in color when raw, but turn golden brown once cooked. Lastly, it has its own unique nutty flavor! Throw some wild rice into soup, a salad, a side dish, or the main course.
Wampee Fruit
The wampee fruit is a type of melon that grows in Africa. The seeds are used to make wasabi, which is an extremely spicy green paste. Wasabi can be eaten raw or added to food for extra flavor and spice.
Watercress
A common leafy green, watercress is used in salads and sandwiches. It’s also delicious when added to smoothies or juices.
Walla Walla Onions
A walla walla onion is a type of onion that has green tops with brown bulbs. The name comes from the city of Walla Walla, Washington where they are grown. The onions are usually sweet and can be used as a vegetable or added to recipes like soups and salads.
Wong Pei Fruit
The Wong Pei fruit looks like a small apple. They are tart in flavor and used in many different recipes, especially in pies
White Figs
Figs are a popular fruit in many parts of the world and come in many different varieties. They’re usually green when unripe, but when they’re ripe they turn brown. Dried figs are very sweet because much water is removed from them when they’re dried, making them rich in fructose.
Wineberry
Wineberries are small, deep red berries similar in size and appearance to raspberries – but they have an intense grape-like taste. Wineberries grow on shrubs throughout eastern North America from New England down to Florida & west from Minnesota & Ontario all the way south to Texas! They’re used in jams, jellies, syrups, sauces for fish, and more.
White Turnip
Turnips are root vegetables with white flesh that are related to cruciferous vegetables like broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, etc. Although they look similar when boiled or steamed when they’re eaten raw their taste is much stronger. The leaves of turnips can also be eaten like cabbage or kale.
Waffles
A waffle is a round, flat cake made from batter cooked on a griddle or in an iron. Waffles are usually sweet but can also be savory with toppings like maple syrup, fruit compote, whipped cream, butter and syrup, or even peanut butter.
Wahoo Fish
Wahoo is a type of mackerel that is commonly found in the Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico. It’s often considered to be one of the best-tasting fish in the world, but it’s very rare to find it in the United States. Wahoo fish are usually deep-fried, but they can also be cooked on a grill or baked.
White Asparagus
Asparagus comes from the same plant family as beets but looks completely different . Asparagus is a vegetable that’s grown in the spring and harvested when it reaches about 2 inches tall. White asparagus is white because of its stalks, which are much thicker than green asparagus.
Wrap Up
The list of foods that start with the letter W is a long one. There are so many different types of food from all over the world, it can be hard to keep track!
Now that we’ve covered the letter “W” and all of its delicious foods, It’s time to have a look at some lists like this- perhaps starting with another letter?
