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Food that start with J

Food and drinks, from complete dishes to flavorings and beyond.

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J is for Jalapeño

A jalapeño is a small chili pepper originating in Mexico. They have a smooth, firm, rounded body. They are usually picked while green, and pickled.

J is for Jam

Jam is cooked fruit, preserved with sugar. Jam is delicious spread on toast. In some countries, jam is called jelly.

J is for Jarlsberg

Jarlsberg is a pale yellow, semi-hard cheese made from cow's milk. It has a mild, slightly nutty taste and round holes through it. It can be sliced, grated, or melted in cooking.

Jarlsberg originated in Norway in the 1950s. It is often eaten in sandwiches or served with bread and fruit. Its holes and smooth texture are similar to Swiss cheese.

J is for Jello

Jello, also called jelly in some countries, is a sweet dessert made from coloured, flavoured gelatin. Jello isn't hard or wet, it has a firm, wobbly texture called a gel.

J is for Jelly

Jelly, also called jam is a way of preserving fruit. Jelly is made from fruit cooked with sugar and then sealed into a jar. Strawberry jelly, as shown in the picture, is one of the most popular flavours. Jelly that is made from citrus fruits like oranges and lemons is called marmalade.
In some countries, only clear jelly without any bits of fruit left in it is called jelly. In some other countries, jello is called jelly.

J is for Jelly slice

Jelly slice is a chilled, layered dessert. It usually has a crushed biscuit base, a sweet creamy middle, and a bright jelly topping. It is set in a tray and cut into squares or rectangles. It is a popular dessert in Australia and New Zealand. Jelly slice is kept cold and eaten as a sweet snack or dessert.

J is for Jellybean

Jelly beans are a kind of candy that is shaped like a bean. Jelly beans have a smooth outer layer but are soft and chewy inside.

J is for Juice

Fruit is mostly made of water. When you squeeze a fruit, you get juice from it, which is a drink that tastes like the fruit it comes from.
The commonest kinds of juice are orange juice and apple juice.

J is for Julienne

Julienning is a way of cutting food into thin, even sized pieces that are similar in size to matchsticks. Hard vegetables like carrots are most frequently julienned.