List of 100 Foods That Start With Letter A

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100 Foods That Start With Letter A

So many of you have been asking for this and I’m so excited to finally be rolling out another A-Z list to help you with your alphabet teaching!

Here is a list of 100+ foods that start with the letter A. I hope it can be a great resource for your in making learning the letters of the alphabet fun when teaching toddlers and preschoolers.

At the bottom of the page, I’ve got the list sorted into types of foods, such fruits and vegetables, sweets and treats, meal and snacks, and brand names etc. If you get to the end of the page and have ideas about more food that could be added, please drop me a comment, I’d love to include them 🙂

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List of 100 Foods That Start With Letter A

Acai Berry: A small, dark purple fruit with a sweet and tart flavor, known for its antioxidant properties.
Acai Bowl: A smoothie-like bowl made with frozen acai berries, topped with various toppings like fruits, nuts, and granola.
Acorn: The fruit of the oak tree, typically used as animal feed or ground into flour for cooking.
Acorn Squash: A winter squash with a sweet and nutty flavor, often used in soups, stews, or roasted as a side dish.
Activia Yogurt: A brand of yogurt known for containing probiotics, which are beneficial for gut health.
Adobo sauce: A Mexican sauce made with a mixture of dried chili peppers, vinegar, and spices, commonly used as a marinade or seasoning.
Adobo seasoning: A blend of spices commonly used in Latin American cuisine, including garlic, oregano, cumin, and paprika.
Advent calendar: A calendar used to count down the days until Christmas, with each day revealing a small treat or gift.
Adzuki Beans: Small, red beans commonly used in Asian cuisines, often sweetened and used in desserts or made into a paste.
Agave Syrup: A natural sweetener derived from the agave plant, often used as a healthier alternative to sugar or honey.
Aged cheese: Cheese that has been allowed to mature for an extended period, resulting in a stronger and more complex flavor.
Aha (Sparkling Water Drink): A brand of flavored sparkling water, offering various fruit-infused and caffeinated options.
Ahi Tuna: A type of high-quality tuna commonly used in sushi and other raw fish dishes.
Airheads (Candy): A chewy and tangy candy available in various fruit flavors.
Alfalfa Sprouts: Sprouts from the alfalfa plant, often used as a topping or ingredient in salads and sandwiches.
Alfaro’s Original Artesano bread: A brand of bread known for its soft and fluffy texture, typically used for sandwiches.
Alfredo Sauce: A rich and creamy Italian sauce made with butter, cream, and Parmesan cheese, often used with pasta.
All Bran (Cereal): A brand of cereal made from wheat bran flakes, high in fiber.
Allspice: A spice made from dried berries with a flavor similar to a combination of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
Almond Butter: A spread made from ground almonds, often used as a substitute for traditional peanut butter.
Almond Butter Biscuit (Nature Valley Breakfast Bar): A breakfast bar made with an almond butter filling, covered in a biscuit-like crust.
Almond Cake: A cake made with almond flour or a strong almond flavor, often topped with almonds or almond glaze.
Almond Cookie: A cookie made with almond meal or almond extract, often crispy or chewy in texture.
Almond Delight (Cereal): A brand of cereal consisting of chocolate-coated corn flakes and almond pieces.
Almond Flavoring: An artificial or natural liquid used to add almond flavor to baked goods or beverages.
Almond Flour: A flour made from ground almonds, often used in gluten-free baking or as a low-carb alternative.
Almond Joy: A candy bar made with coconut, almonds, and milk chocolate.
Almond M&M’s: A variety of M&M’s chocolate candy with almond nuts inside.
Almond Milk: A dairy-free milk alternative made from almonds.
Almond Oil: Oil extracted from almonds, commonly used in cooking or as a moisturizing agent in skincare products
Almond Bark: A type of confectionery coating made from white chocolate and almond extracts, often used in candy making.
Almond butter biscuit sandwich (Nature Valley): A snack made with two almond butter biscuits sandwiching a creamy filling, often eaten as a quick on-the-go treat.
Almond crescent cookies: Crescent-shaped cookies made with almond flour, typically associated with holiday baking.
Almond delight (Stella Doro cookies): A brand of cookies with a distinctive almond flavor, often in a distinctive “S” shape.
Almond extract: A concentrated liquid flavoring made from almonds, commonly used in baking.
Almonds: Edible nuts with a slightly sweet and nutty flavor, often eaten as a snack or used in cooking and baking.
Almonds (Chocolate Covered): Almonds coated in a layer of chocolate, often eaten as a sweet treat or used as a topping in desserts.
Alpha Bits (Cereal): A brand of breakfast cereal shaped like alphabet letters, often targeted towards children.
Alphabet Soup: A canned soup containing small pasta or vegetable pieces shaped like letters of the alphabet.
Alphabet cookies (Trader Joe’s & Walmart): Cookies shaped like letters of the alphabet, often enjoyed as a snack or used for educational purposes.
Altoid: A brand of breath mint, known for its strong minty flavor.
Ambrosia: A fruit salad typically made with various fruits, whipped cream, and coconut.
American Cheese: A processed cheese with a mild and creamy flavor.
Andes Mints: small chocolate mints with a layer of mint cream filling.
Andouille Sauce: a spicy, smoky sausage-based sauce used in Cajun and Creole cuisine.
Angel Food Cake: a light and airy sponge cake made with egg whites and no fat.
Angel Hair Pasta: very thin pasta strands resembling angel hair.
Animal Crackers: small, sweet crackers shaped like animals.
Anise: a flowering plant with aromatic seeds that have a licorice-like flavor.
Aniseed: the dried seeds of the anise plant, used as a spice in cooking and baking.
Anjou Pears: a variety of pear known for its green skin and sweet, juicy flesh.
Annie’s Brand: a brand that produces a variety of organic and natural food products including fruit snacks, crackers, and mac n’ cheese.
Antipasto: a traditional Italian appetizer platter consisting of cured meats, cheeses, olives, and vegetables.
Ants on a Log: a snack made by spreading peanut butter on a celery stick and placing raisins on top.
Appetizers: small, bite-sized dishes served before a meal to stimulate the appetite.
Apple & Eve: a brand that produces fruit juices specifically targeted towards kids.
Apple (Carmeled): an apple that has been coated in caramel as a sweet treat.
Apple Butter: a spread made by slowly cooking apples with sugar and spices until thick and smooth.
Apple Cider: a drink made from fermented apple juice, often served warm in the fall.
Apple Cider Vinegar: vinegar made from fermented apple cider, commonly used in cooking and as a natural remedy.
Apple Cinnamon Cereal Bar (Nutri Grain): a cereal bar made with apple and cinnamon flavored filling.
Apple Cinnamon Cheerios: a cereal with flavored oats shaped like small rings.
Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal: a warm breakfast porridge made with oats, apple, and cinnamon.
Apple Cinnamon Rice Cakes: a crunchy snack made from rice grains, flavored with apple and cinnamon.
Apple Crisp: a dessert made with baked apples covered in a sweet streusel topping.
Apple Dumpling: a baked pastry filled with apple, sugar, and spices.
Apple Fritter: a fried pastry made with apple pieces and a sweet batter.
Apple Jacks: a cereal with apple and cinnamon flavored loops.
Apple Juice: a beverage made from pressed apples Apple Pie – a classic dessert made with a pastry crust filled with sliced apples and sweetened.
Applesauce: a puree made from cooked and mashed apples, often sweetened and spiced.
Applesauce Cake: a moist and flavorful cake made with applesauce as a main ingredient.
Apple Sausage: sausage flavored with apple and spices.
Apple Slices: thin slices of apple, often eaten as a snack.
Apple Strudel: a sweet pastry filled with apples, sugar, and cinnamon, often topped with icing or powdered sugar.
Apple Tart: a dessert made with a pastry crust and thinly sliced apples arranged in a decorative pattern.
Apples: a fruit with a crisp and juicy flesh, available in various varieties.
Applesauce cookies: cookies made with applesauce as a main ingredient, often spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg.
Apricots (Dried): dried fruits from the apricot tree, known for their sweet and tangy flavor.
Apricots (Fresh): fresh fruits from the apricot tree, similar to peaches but smaller and tangier.
Archway cookies: a brand that produces a range of cookies in different flavors and varieties.
Arrowroot: a starchy powder made from the roots of a tropical plant, used as a thickener in cooking and baking.
Artichoke: a thistle-like vegetable with a edible flower bud and fleshy leaves.
Artichoke Hearts: the tender, edible centers of an artichoke, often sold canned or jarred.
Artisan bread: bread made in small batches by skilled bakers, often using traditional methods and high-quality ingredients.
Arugula: a leafy green vegetable with a peppery flavor, often used in salads and as a garnish.
Asiago Cheese: a hard Italian cheese with a nutty and tangy flavor, often grated or shaved.
Asian Greens: a variety of leafy greens commonly used in Asian cuisine, such as bok choy and gai lan.
Asian Miso: a fermented soybean paste used as a seasoning in Japanese cuisine.
Asian Noodles: various types of noodles commonly used in Asian dishes, such as rice noodles and soba noodles.
Asian Pear: a type of pear with a crisp and juicy texture, often eaten raw or used in salads.
Asian Pear Dressing: a salad dressing made with Asian pear as a main ingredient.
Asian Stir Fry: a cooking technique where ingredients are quickly cooked in a hot pan or wok with Asian-inspired flavors.
Asparagus: a green vegetable with long, thin stalks and tender tips, often steamed, grilled, or roasted.
Atomic Fireballs: Spicy and cinnamon-flavored hard candy.
Au Gratin Potatoes: A dish made with thinly sliced potatoes baked with cheese and cream.
Au jus gravy: A thin, flavorful sauce made from meat drippings.
Austin Crackers (Brand Name): A brand of snack crackers available in various flavors.
Avocado: A fruit with creamy, green flesh and a buttery flavor.
Avocado Ranch Chopped Salad: A salad made with diced avocado, ranch dressing, and various chopped vegetables.
Avocado Ranch Dressing: A creamy dressing made with avocado and ranch seasonings.
Avocado Toast: Toasted bread topped with mashed or sliced avocado.
Avocado Oil: Oil pressed from avocados, used for cooking or in beauty products.
Aw (Soda Brand): A brand of carbonated beverages.
Awake (Cereal Brand): A brand of breakfast cereal.