Food starting with N

List of food that starts with N

List of food

Just here looking for things you can eat or drink? This page gives you an alphabetical breakdown of common foods and drinks, from complete dishes to flavorings and beyond.

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Nectarine

Photo of nectarinesPhoto by Cliff Hutson
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Scientific name: prunus persica

A nectarine is simply a type of peach that has smooth skin instead of fuzzy skin.

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Noodle

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A noodle is a thin strip of dough, either soft or dried, that is cooked and then served in a soup, with a sauce or as a part of many different meals.

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Nutmeg

Photo of nutmeg fruitPhoto by Lee Coursey
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Scientific name: genus: myristica

Nutmeg comes from an evergreen tropical tree native to Indonesia. Nutmeg comes from the nut at the center of the fruit in the picture, while mace is made from the red coating that is found around the outside of the seed.

Nutmeg has a strong, warm taste and is used as a spice by many different cultures, in both sweet and savory dishes.