Asia Continent -2

 The Origins Of Food By Continent

Galangal (also galanga, blue ginger) is a relative to ginger and quite similar. Has its origins in South and Southeast Asia. There are four main species Spices & Herbs, Vegetables

Gambooge (also brindleberry, Malabar tamarind) is native to Indonesia. Its rind is used as a spice in Indian cooking. Spices & Herbs

Garden cress (also garden pepper cress, peppergrass, pepperwort, poor man's pepper) is a leafy herb native to Europe and Asia. Vegetables

Garden onion are a few assortments of various shapes, tastes, shading, and sizes. Models are red-, white-, shallot-, darker and yellow onion. It is most likely a developed adaptation of a wild onion local to Focal Asia.  Came to America with Columbus. Vegetables

Garlic chives (additionally Chinese chives, Chinese leek) is a kind of onion local to East Asia. Spices & Herbs

Garlic is a piece of the onion family Alliaceae and in this manner identified with leeks, onions and such.  It is believed to have its ancestor in a type of wild garlic native to southwestern Asia. Spices & Herbs, Vegetables

Ghee (also clarified butter) invented by the Indians, it is called clarified butter in English. By liquefying margarine you separate the milk substances from the spread, the outcome can store for longer periods in shut compartments.  Dairy Products

Ginger is a culinary tuber who was first cultivated from wild species in South Asia. Spices & Herbs, Vegetables

Goat All species of goat has its origin from the wild goat that is domestic to East Europe and southwestern Asia. Has been domesticated for about 10000 years and is one of our most valued livestock. Providers of milk and meat. Livestock

Golpar (likewise Persian hogweed) is a herb utilized in Persian cooking.  Spices & Herbs

Goose Are domesticated fowl from two species, one native to East Asia and the other to Europe, North Africa, and Western Asia. There is proof that Egyptians bred them 3000 BC. Foodwise they provide meat and eggs. Livestock

Gooseberry belongs to the Ribes family. Native to alpine regions in Europe and Western Asia. Fruits & Nuts

Gotu kola (also Asiatic pennywort, Indian pennywort) is a herb native to Asia. Used in some kitchens, mainly in Sri Lanka. Spices & Herbs

Grape is various species native to the northern hemisphere. Culturally extremely important it has been cultivated for at least 5000 years. Fruits & Nuts

Greater burdock (also edible burdock, lappa burdock) is a root vegetable native to Europe and Asia although mostly eaten in East Asia. Vegetables

Green cardamom (also cardamom, Ceylon cardamom, true cardamom) is native to South and Southeast Asia. it Is a typical zest in different pieces of Asia. Spices & Herbs

Guar bean (likewise group bean) is, for the most part, developed for its gelatin-like quality when handled.  Native to South Asia. Vegetables

Hazelnut is several species belonging to the family Corylus. Native to temperate regions in the northern hemisphere. Fruits & Nuts

Herring are various species native to the North Atlantic and the North Pacific. Smoked, salted, fried and pickled it has been an important staple food. Fish & Seafood

Hijiki (additionally hiziki) is an ocean vegetable local to coasts in the northwestern Pacific.  It grows wild and is harvested. Vegetables

Hilsa is a salt-and freshwater dwelling species. Only found in Bangladesh and on the Indian subcontinent where it is commonly eaten. Fish & Seafood

Hops are the female blossoms of a few assortments of a plant called "Humulus". Its natural inceptions are in temperate locales in the northern half of the globe. Commonly used in beer making. Spices & Herbs

Horseradish is the root(foundation) of a plant local to Europe and West Asia. Common around the world. Spices & Herbs

Horses have been with humans for at least 5000 years. The modern horse breeds are derived from various wild ones, some of them extinct. At the time of domestication, horses were found in Europe and in Asia, hence the horse was introduced to the Americas. Meat and milk from horses have been important sources of nutrition for humans. Livestock

Hyacinth bean (also Indian bean, Egyptian bean) is native to Africa and South Asia. Vegetables

Ice Cream (Frozen yogurt) exists in various assortments and has a long history. The ancient Chinese is believed to have been the first to eat one made from milk. A conventional method to make it is to gradually freeze enhanced cream, eggs is some of the time used to emulsify.  Italy is famous for its "gelato" which is lower in fat and sugar than say what is sold in Western Europe. In the 1970s in the US "frozen yogurt" was invented. Dairy Products

Indonesian cinnamon (additionally Padang Cassia, korintje) is one of the nearby family members of genuine cinnamon. It is more fragile in taste. Local to Southeast Asia. 

 Is weaker in taste. Native to Southeast Asia. Spices & Herbs

Ivy gourd is native to tropical regions in Asia, Australia, and Africa. Vegetables

Jackfruit this giant of fruit is native to South and Southeast Asia. Fruits & Nuts

Jambul (also Malabar plum, Portuguese plum, jambolana plum, duhat plum) is native to South and Southeast Asia. Fruits & Nuts

Jasmine is a collective name for various species native to warmer regions in Africa, Europe and Asia. Very common in tea. It is mostly the flower that is used. Spices & Herbs

Jujube (also red date, Chinese date) is native to various regions in Asia. Fruits & Nuts

Kabosu is a green citrus fruit native to China, popular in Japan. Fruits & Nuts

Kaffir lime leaves are the leaves from a type of lime local to Southeast Asia where it is generally utilized in cooking styles.  Spices & Herbs

Kailan (also Chinese broccoli, Chinese kale) is a broccoli-like vegetable cultivated in China from wild cabbage. Vegetables

Kefir is an aged item that has its beginning in the Caucasus. By adding a yeast-like item to the milk the procedure begins. Dairy Products

Kencur (also sand ginger, aromatic ginger, resurrection lily) is native to parts of South, East and Southeast Asia. Used as a culinary herb mainly in parts of Indonesia. Spices & Herbs

Kim is a seaweed species that have been cultivated and eaten in Korea for hundreds of years. Same as nori and laver. Vegetables

Kitembilla (also Ceylon Gooseberry) is native to Sri Lanka and southern India. Fruits & Nuts

Kiwifruit (also Chinese gooseberry, kiwi, yang tao) is native to southern China. The national fruit of China. Fruits & Nuts

Kokum (also wild mangosteen, red mango) Kokum (likewise wild mangosteen, red mango) is local to India. It is the harsh natural product that is arranged and utilized as a topping.  Spices & Herbs

Kombu  (additionally dashima, haidai) is a culinary kelp local toward the northeastern Pacific.  It has been cultivated since the 2oth century. Vegetables

Kumis/Airag is a Central Asian slightly fermented drink. Traditionally a yeast/bacteria liquid is added to naturally sweet mare´s milk in a churning like a process, today using sweetened cow´s milk is common today. Dairy Products

Kurrat (also Egyptian leek) is a type of leek that started to be cultivated in the Middle East. Vegetables

Langsat (also duku, lanzones) is native to Southeast Asia. Fruits & Nuts

Lapsi is native to South and East Asia. Fruits & Nuts

Lassi is an Indian yogurt drink. It is a blend in with yogurt, milk, flavors, and now and again organic product.  Dairy Products

Lavender is flowers from plants used in cooking. They are a few animal categories local to Europe, Asia, and Africa.  Spices & Herbs

Leek is part of the onion family. Stems from wild species native to Europe and western Asia. Vegetables

Lemon balm (Lemon medicine) is a herb local to the Mediterranean. Belongs to the mint family and has a lemony scent and taste. Spices & Herbs

Lemon is native to South and Southeast Asia. Fruits & Nuts

Lemongrass  (additionally smooth heads, spiked metal grass, citronella grass) is an aggregate name for different species.  The culinary kind is thought to have its plant source in India.  Very common in Southeast and Asian cuisines. Spices & Herbs

Lentil (also masoor dal) one of our earliest domesticated plants. Native to South and Southwest Asia. Many varieties exist. Vegetables

Lettuce is a group of cultivars native to Asia and Europe, they vary a lot in shape, size, and color. The six main are Chinese lettuce, butterhead, iceberg, loose-leaf, romaine, and summer crisp. Vegetables

Lime is a generic term for a number of citrus species native to Asia. They include key lime, kaffir lime, and Tahiti lime. Fruits & Nuts

Limequat is a cross between a kumquat and a key lime. Fruits & Nuts

Lingonberry (also cowberry, foxberry, quailberry, mountain cranberry, red whortleberry, lowbush cranberry, mountain bilberry, partridgeberry, and redberry) is native to colder temperate areas in Asia, Europe, and North America. This acid berry is used to make jams and juices. Fruits & Nuts

Liquorice (also licorice) is a plant who is cultivated for its sweet root. Native to Asia and Europe. Mostly used in candy. Spices & Herbs

Long pepper (likewise Indonesian-Indian-Javanese long pepper) identified with the plant that gives us peppercorns.Native to South and Southeast Asia. Spices & Herbs

Longan is a small sweet fruit that grows on tall trees. Native to Southeast Asia. Fruits & Nuts

Loquat (also Japanese medlar) is native to southeastern China. It is sweet and in some ways resembles the apple. Fruits & Nuts

Lotus flower (also Indian lotus, sacred lotus, bean of India) is a flower native to Asia. All parts of the flower can be eaten. Vegetables

Luffa (additionally loofah, lufah) are a few cultivars from wild species local to tropical areas in Africa and Asia. Popular in Asia. It looks a bit like a cucumber. Vegetables

Lychee (also litchi) is native to Southeast Asia. Priced for its health beneficial qualities. Fruits & Nuts

Mabolo (also velvet apple) is native to the Philippines. It has a rancid smell. Fruits & Nuts

Macadamia nut (also macadamia, bush nut, queen of nuts) is a nut native to Australia, Oceania, and Sulawesi. Fruits & Nuts

Mace is the gotten from the product of the nutmeg tree local to the Flavor Islands in Indonesia. 

 Spices & Herbs

Mahlad (also mahleb) is made from the seeds from the St Lucie cherry native to North Africa, Western and Central Asia and parts of Europe. A spice was common in the Middle East. Spices & Herbs

Malabar spinach (also red vine spinach, creeping spinach, climbing spinach) is a leaf vegetable native to tropical regions in Europe and Asia. Vegetables

Malay apple (also Malacca apple, Malay rose apple) is native to Malaysia and Indonesia. Fruits & Nuts

Malukhiyah are leaves popular in African and Asian cuisines. The various species are native to warmer regions throughout the world. Vegetables

Malva (also mallow) is several species of plants native to Africa, Asia, and Europe. The leafs are eaten. Vegetables

Mandarin orange is native to China. It has many subspecies like the clementine, the satsuma, and the tangerine. Fruits & Nuts

Mango is native to India. Many cultivars are grown around the world. Fruits & Nuts

Mangosteen (also purple mangosteen) is native to Indonesia. There are other types but the purple one is the most common. Fruits & Nuts

Marang (johey oak, green pedalai, tarap) is native to Borneo. Related to jackfruit. Fruits & Nuts

Marjoram  (additionally sweet marjoram, tied marjoram) is a plant local to the Mediterranean. The leafs are utilized as a culinary herb, for the most part in Europe. Spices & Herbs

Medlar are two species. The common medlar is native to Southwest Asia, while Stern´s medlar is native to North America. Fruits & Nuts

Milk is generally referring to pasteurized cow´s milk. It is known that 5000BC cows were already kept to retain it. With time it spread all over the world, however milk consumtion is a lot higher in the Western world than anywhere else. It is the base for many other products, of which some I have listed below: Dairy Products

Millet is a generic name for several species. Have been cultivated for about 10000 years which started in East Asia. Important in parts of Asia and Africa. Can grow in difficult and dry climates. Grains & Cereals

Mizuna  (Japanese mustard, Pothrub mustard, Japanese greens, California papergrass, spider mustard) was cultivated from wild mustard varieties in East Asia. Vegetables

Mulberry (also Morus) is a number of species af various shapes and colours. They are native to most regions on all continents except Australia. Fruits & Nuts

Mung bean (also green bean, mash bean, green gram, golden gram, green soy) is native to South Asia. Vegetables

Muskmelon is the "base" melon that has been developed into cultivars like honeydew and cantaloupe. Native to northwestern India. Fruits & Nuts

Mustard greens (also brown mustard, Indian mustard, Chinese mustard, leaf mustard, green mustard cabbage) is native parts of Asia. The green leaves are used in cooking, the seeds are used as a spice and is very common around the world. Spices & Herbs

Napa cabbage is a cultivar of Chinese cabbage, the main ingredient in Korean kimchi. Vegetables

New Zealand spinach (also warrigal greens, sea spinach, botany bay spinach, tetragon, Cook's cabbage) is native to New Zealand, Australia, Japan, Chile and Argentina) is cultivated for its green leaves that are eaten fresh. Vegetables

Noni (also great morinda, Indian mulberry, dog dumpling, beach mulberry, cheese fruit) is native to Australia and Southeast Asia. Fruits & Nuts

Nori is the Japanese name for the edible seaweed known in Korea as kim and on the British Isles as laver. Cultivated. Vegetables

Nutmeg  is the seed from the nutmeg tree local to the Flavor Islands in Indonesia.  Spices & Herbs

Oat the botanical ancestor is native to southwestern Asia. Has been cultivated for about 4000 years, first in Europe where it still is quite common. Also popular in North America. Grains & Cereals

Ogonori (also ogo, sea moss) a type of seaweed eaten in Japan. Vegetables

Onion is a collective name for several species in the allum family. Vegetables

Orange (also sweet orange) is a hybrid of the mandarin orange and the pomelo, has its origins in Southeast Asia. Is base for many other subspecies. Fruits & Nuts

Oregano  (likewise wild marjoram) is a herb local to South Europe, Southwest Asia and the Mediterranean. There are a wide range of cultivars that are regularly associated with an area. There are many different cultivars that are typically connected to a region. Mostly used in Europe, Turkey, South and Central America. Spices & Herbs

Paddy straw mushroom is very common in Chinese cuisine. Started to be cultivated in China in the 19th century, it is native to East Asia. Mushrooms

Pandan  is an aggregate name for different species now and again utilized in Southeast Asian cooking. Leaves and flowers are what is utilized. Spices & Herbs

Parsley  is a for the most part two assortments of a herb regularly utilized in cooking. Native to the Mediterranean. Spices & Herbs

Parsnip  is a nearby comparative with root conference and carrot. Has its origins in the Mediterranean. Very important in Europe before the potato arrived. Vegetables

Parwal (also green potato, pointed gourd, potol) probably cultivated from wild species native to India. Vegetables

Pea are several cultivars stemming from the wild pea that is native to the Mediterranean and the Middle East. Varieties are garden peas (of which there are several others) and split peas. Vegetables

Peach (also persica) is a fruit native to China. Fruits & Nuts

Pear is a fruit native to Europe, Northern Africa and Asia. Fruits & Nuts

Peppercorns  is a very befuddling term since it can allude to a wide range of flavors. Peppercorns are from a plant that has its herbal roots in South and Southeast Asia. Dark , white-orange-and green peppercorns are gotten through various procedures from a similar corn.  Spices & Herbs

Perilla (likewise silam, beefsteak plant, purple mint, Japanese basil) is a kind of mint local to Asia. Spices & Herbs

Persimmon is a collective name for several species. The mabolo of the Philippines, the black persimmon of Mexico and the by far most common Japanese persimmon (also known as kaki, shizi or sharon) native to China. Fruits & Nuts

Pewa is a fruit from a palm tree native to South and Central America. Fruits & Nuts

Pheasants The many species of pheasants are all domestic to Europe and Asia. They have been bred for meat and feathers for hundreds of years. Livestock

Pig is domesticated offspring from the Wild Boar. They were first bred by humans more than 9000 years ago. Were kept for their meat. The Wild Boar is native to Europe, North Africa and Asia. Livestock

Pigeon pea (likewise Congo pea, gungo pea, no eye pea) most presumably developed first in South Asia.  An important crop in India. Vegetables

Pili nut is native to the Philippines. Fruits & Nuts

Pistachio a highly priced nut native to southwestern Asia. Fruits & Nuts

Plaice are different species of flatfish native to the northern hemisphere. Popular. Fish & Seafood

Plantain is harder less sweet varieties of the species musa commonly used in cooking. Many times referred to as cooking bananas. Origin in South and Southeast Asia. Fruits & Nuts

Plum (also gage) is believed to have its roots in southwestern Asia. Fruits & Nuts

Pomegranate seeds (also anardana) is used as a spice in Pakistani and Indian cuisine. Is native to Iran and Himalayan India. Spices & Herbs

Pomegranate (also grenadine) is native to southwestern Asia. Cultivated for thousands of years. Fruits & Nuts

Pomelo (also Chinese grapefruit, jabong, lusho fruit, pompelmous, papanas, shaddock) is the largest of all citrus fruits, has its origins in Southeast Asia. Fruits & Nuts

Poppy seed Poppy seed is gotten from the plant opium poppy local to Europe and Asia. The seed is either utilized as a flavor or for its oil.  Spices & Herbs

Pulasan a fruit closely related to the rambutan. Is native to Southeast Asia. Fruits & Nuts

Quince native to Caucasus in Western Asia. A fruit mostly used in cooking. Fruits & Nuts

Rabbits are native to all inhabited continents Australia where their introduction has had disastrous consequences for the ecosystem. Have been bred for meat and pelt for over a thousand years. Livestock

Rambutan is native to South and Southeast Asia. Fruits & Nuts

Rapini  (likewise broccoli rabe, brocoletti) is accepted to have its inceptions in China.Popular in Italy. Related to turnip. Vegetables

Raspberry native to temperate areas in Asia, Europe and North America. Fruits & Nuts
Redcurrant belong to the family ribes. Used to make jellies. Native to temperate areas in the northern hemisphere. The albino version is known as whitecurrant. Fruits & Nuts
Reindeer have been herded by indigenous populations at least since the 17th century. The wild species were native to sub-arctic tundra like environments in the northern hemisphere - Russia, Norway, Sweden, Canada and US etc. Meat and milk is consumed. Livestock
Rhubarb is native to East Asia. Vegetables
Rice paddy herb is native to Southeast Asia where it is used as a herb. Spices & Herbs
Rice was cultivated from wild rice first by the Chinese about 10000 years ago. Independantly that also happened in Nigeria about 1000 BC. Very important in tropical regions of the world. White rice is obtained through milling processes, brown rice is only milled once and considered a whole grain. Grains & Cereals
Rocket (also rucola, aragula) is a strong tasting leaf plant native to the Mediterranean. Vegetables
Root parsley (additionally Hamburg root parsley) is a sort of parsley that has a root that can be utilized in cooking.  It is native to the Mediterranean. Vegetables
Rose hip is a berry like fruit that grows on of rose bushes native to Europe, North America, Africa and Asia. Used for soups, jams and teas. Fruits & Nuts
Rosemary is a well-known herb local to the Mediterranean.  Spices & Herbs
Rye has its botanical origin in the Near East. Was first cultivated in Turkey about 5000 years ago but only became important in Europe about 1500 BC. It still is grown mostly in parts of Europe. Grains & Cereals
Sunflower is local to Europe, Asia and North Africa. In antiquated occasions a typical culinary herb, these days generally developed for to create oil.  Spices & Herbs
Saffron the most expensive spice in the world is obtianed from the pteals of the saffron crocus. It is native to southwestern Asia. Treasured around the world. Spices & Herbs
Sage  (additionally salvia, regular wise, culinary sage, garden sage, kitchen sage) is local to the Mediterranean.  There are a few cultivars. Spices & Herbs
Saigon cinnamon  (additionally Vietnamese cinnamon, Vietnamese cassia) is local to Southeast Asia. Closely identified with genuine cinnamon yet marginally more vulnerable in taste. Spices & Herbs
Salak (also snake fruit) is native to Malaysia and Indonesia. Fruits & Nuts
Salmon are large species of the salmonidae family that migrate between salt and fresh water. The steelhead kind is what is common in Europe. Domestic to the Northern hemisphere it is also cultivated in Chile and Australia. Fish & Seafood
Santol (also sandorica, wild mangosteen) is native to Southeast Asia. Fruits & Nuts
Sassafras  are a couple of types of trees local to East North America and East Asia.  The leaves are used to make filé powder. Spices & Herbs
Scallion (also spring onion, Welch onion, salad onion, onion sticks, green onion) are several species of onions where the fresh stalks are used. Origins in Asia.Vegetables
Sea beet (Ocean beet) is the wild precursor to vegetables like beetroot, chard and sugar beet. Native to parts of Africa, Asia and Europe. Vegetables
Sea buckthorn (also seaberry, sandthorn) is native to Asia and Europe. Has many uses, many of them medicinal. Fruits & Nuts
Sesame seeds  are collected from a plant that was first developed in Quite a while. Is normal in cooking styles everywhere throughout the world, especially in Asia. The oil from the seed is additionally utilized for enhancing.Spices & Herbs

Sheep is the result of domestication of the mouflon that is native to Eastern Europe and south and central western Asia, this happened around 10000 BC. Milk and meat is readily consumed. Livestock

Shiitake (also forest mushroom) One of the more common mushrooms and a vital ingredient in East Asian cuisine where it also has its origins. Mushrooms

Sichuan pepper (also szechuan pepper) is native to Asia. Regardless of its name it isn't identified with other regular peppers and has a very extraordinary taste. The whole plant can be used. Spices & Herbs

Snake gourd (also serpent gourd) is a very long vegetable fruit native to South and Southeast Asia. Vegetables

Snakehead is a group of freshwater dwelling fish. Native to Africa and Asia but spread around the world. Fish & Seafood

Sorghum is native to warmer regions around the world. Important in Africa, and southern Asia and Central America. Grains & Cereals

Sorrel is (likewise spinach dock, regular roan, garden sorrel)is a home grown plant local to Europe, Asia and Africa.  There are several related species that have the name sorrel in it. Spices & Herbs

Soybean (also Soya bean) is native to East Asia. Very important for thousands of years. Other then to be cooked it is used to make oil, soy milk and tofu. Vegetables

Spearmint is native to Europe and southwestern Asia. Is as the name suggests a mint. Widely grown to extract its oil. Spices & Herbs

Spelt is a type of wheat that used to be important in Europe until the Middle Ages. Is a natural hybrid between emmer wheat and wild gota grass, it occurred in the Near East. Grains & Cereals

Spinach beet leaves is a leaf vegetable native to Europe and Asia, the root being, is attached to a beetroot. Vegetables

Spinach  is local to Focal and southwestern Asia, has been developed for a huge number of years.  There are several cultivars like Savoy, semi Savoy and leaf spinach. Vegetables

Star anise  (additionally star aniseed, Chinese star anise) is local to southwestern China. Is not related to anise but is similar in taste and has replaced the latter in many uses. Spices & Herbs

Stinging nettle  (likewise regular bother) is local to Europe, Asia, North Africa and North America.  Is comparative and utilized in same manners as spinach. Spices & Herbs

Strawberry guava (also Cattley guava, lemon guava, waiawi) is native to tropical South America. A smaller cousin to the guava. Fruits & Nuts

Sugar apple (also sweetsop) is native to the Americas and southern Asia. Also known as custard apple and can thus be confused with the other species. Fruits & Nuts

Sugar beet is an assortment of beet that is local to Asia and Europe.  Is mostly grown to produce sugar. Vegetables

Sweet limetta (also Mediterranean sweet lemon, sweet lemon, sweet lime, sathukudi, mosambi) is native to South and Southeast Asia. Fruits & Nuts

Sweet orange (also orange) is a hybrid of the mandarin orange and the pomelo, has its origins in Southeast Asia. Is base for many other subspecies. Fruits & Nuts

Tangerine is a variety of the mandarin orange native to East and Southeast Asia. Fruits & Nuts

Taro  (additionally arrowroot, dasheen) is a plant become both for its root and its leaves.  Native to Indonesia but early on spread around the world. Vegetables

Tarragon (also dragon herb, dragon´s wort) is a group of plants native to the northern hemisphere. The benevolent developed in Europe referred to as French tarragon is viewed as best from a culinary point of view.  Spices & Herbs

Thornapple (also hawthorn, crataegus) grows in temperate areas in Asia, Europe and North America. Is many times used for sweets and snacks. Fruits & Nuts

Thyme  is an aggregate name for a few cultivars of a plant that is utilized as a herb, models are lemon thyme and normal thyme.  Common in kitchens in Asia, Europe and Africa. Native to the Old World. Spices & Herbs

Tinda (also Indian round gourd, apple gourd, Indian baby pumpkin) is a gourd native to India. Vegetables

Trout are the freshwater dwelling species of the "salmonidae" family. Native to Europe, Asia and North America - although have been spread to other continents by sport fishing enthusiasts. Fish & Seafood

Turmeric is a plant native to South Asia. The ground root is used for colouring. The leaves is used as a herb. Spices & Herbs

Turnip is a root vegetable developed in calm areas around the globe. Developed a great many years back in Asia and Europe from the wild turnip mustard.The leaves are also eaten. Vegetables

Wakame is culinary seaweed that is cultivated in Japan and in Korea. Vegetables

Walnut are several species native to the northern hemisphere. Fruits & Nuts

Wampee small grape like fruits, native to Southeast Asia. Fruits & Nuts

Wasabi (additionally Japanese horseradish) is an exceptionally solid tasting foundation of a plant local to Japan where it is a generally utilized flavor.  Is related to horseradish. Spices & Herbs

Water Buffalo has it´s origins in wild buffalos in Southeast Asia. Since 5000 years they have been in use by humans. The meat is eaten but it is the milk that is the big nutrient source, cheese and yogurt is made from the fatty liquid. Livestock

Water chestnut  (additionally Chinese water chestnut) is a water developing plant developed for its consumable roots.Native to East Asia. Vegetables

Water spinach (additionally water morning greatness, Chinese spinach, swamp cabbage) is local to Southeast Asia.  Very common in various Asian cuisines. Vegetables

Watercress is native to Europe and Asia. Has a place with the cabbage family, lives in or near crisp water.  Used as a herb and a leaf vegetable. Spices & Herbs, Vegetables

Waterleaf (also Surinam purslane, Philippine spinach, sweetheart, Florida spinach, Ceylon spinach) is a leafy herb important in tropical regions around the world. Native to both the New and the Old World. Vegetables

Wheat was first cultivated in the ancient cultures from the fertile crescent in the Near East. The modern cultivars have evolved a lot through breeding. Grains & Cereals

Whey is the fluid that gets isolated from the curd in cheddar making.  It tends to be utilized in preparing or for different nourishments. 

 Dairy Products

White mustard seeds (also yellow mustard) is seeds from a type of mustard. Not so common. Native to the Mediterranean. Spices & Herbs

Wild rice the wild ancestors of rice is still harvested in parts of North America. There are 4 main species, 3 domestic to North America and one to Asia and Africa. Grains & Cereals

Winged bean (also Goa bean) is native to Papua New Guinea. Vegetables

Winter melon (also white gourd, ash gourd, fuzzy melon) is native to Southeast Asia. Vegetables

Winter mushroom (also enokitake) Has been cultivated in Japan for over 300 years. Is native to East Asia. Mushrooms

Wolfberry (also goji berry, mede berry, matrimony vine, bocksdorn, murali, red medlar) is native to temperate regions in Asia and southeastern Europe. Fruits & Nuts

Yak is native to Tibet and Nepal. In use by humans for thousands of years, as beats of burden but also for meat and milk. Vegetables

Yam is several cultivars of root vegetables native to Asia and Africa. Sometimes confused with sweet potato but they are not the same thing. Vegetables

Yangmei (also yamamomo, yumberry, Chinese bayberry, Japanese bayberry, Red bayberry) is native to eastern Asia. Fruits & Nuts

Yard long bean (additionally snake bean, asparagus bean, since quite a while ago podded cowpea, Chinese long bean) is local to Southeast Asia.  Eaten fresh - raw or prepared. Vegetables

Yogurt Yogurt is made by aging milk with the assistance of specific certain bacteria. The process creates lactic acid. It holds much longer than ordinary milk. It is used in many other foods like bread and ice cream. it has been consumed for at least 5000 years, the origin is the Middle East or Central Asia. Dairy Products

Za'atar (additionally zaatar, zaktar, satar) is a flavor blend from the Center East that contains cultivars of oregano, basil, thyme and exquisite. Spices & Herbs

Zedoary is a plant local to India and Indonesia.  The root is used either dry or fresh as a spice. Spices & Herbs