List of 100 Foods That Start With Letter D

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Next up is my Letter D charcuterie board! Turns out surprisingly few foods start with letter D and even fewer foods that are healthy, and something you might be super excited to feed your preschooler… so forgive my stretches on some of these food themes, hopefully it will still be enough to give you some ideas on great D letter snacks.

So to continue my ABC Foods Series, here is my 100 Food that start with letter D!

I’ve got the full 100 item list first, but after that I’ve sorted the foods into types and if you want you can just pop to those sections. The types are:

• Fruits and Vegetables

• Sweets and Treats

• Meals and Snacks

• Letter D Brand Named Foods.

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 D

Daifuku (Japanese Mochi): A traditional Japanese sweet consisting of a soft and chewy rice cake filled with sweet bean paste or other flavors.
Dairy Products: Products made from the milk of various mammals, including cows, goats, and sheep, such as milk, cheese, butter, and yogurt.
Damson Plums: Small and tart plums often used in jams, jellies, and desserts.
Dandelion: A common wild plant with yellow flowers and green leaves that can be eaten raw or cooked and used in salads, teas, or herbal remedies.
Dandelion Green: The edible leaves of the dandelion plant, often used in salads, sautéed, or added to soups.
Danimals (kids Yogurt Brand): A brand of yogurt specifically marketed towards children, often featuring fun flavors and packaging.
Danish: A traditional pastry from Denmark, typically made with a flaky buttery dough and various fillings such as fruit, cheese, or chocolate.
Danish Butter Cookies: Buttery, crumbly cookies with a distinctive shape often enjoyed during the holiday season.
Danish Pastry: A type of sweet pastry originating from Denmark, often filled with fruit, cream, or other sweet fillings.
Dannon Yogurt (brand): A popular brand of yogurt offering a variety of flavors and styles, including Greek yogurt.
Danube Waves Cake: A layered cake originating from the Danube region, often consisting of layers of sponge cake, cream, and fruit.
Dark Chocolate: Chocolate containing a higher percentage of cocoa and less sugar, resulting in a rich, slightly bitter flavor.
Dark Chocolate Chips: Small pieces of dark chocolate often used in baking or as a topping for desserts.
Dark Chocolate Covered Almonds: Almonds coated in dark chocolate, creating a combination of rich chocolate and crunchy nuts.
Dark Chocolate Covered Raisins: Dried raisins coated in dark chocolate, offering a sweet and slightly bitter taste contrast.
Dark Chocolate Mousse: A light and creamy dessert made with dark chocolate, whipped egg whites, and cream.
Dasani (bottled Water Brand): A popular brand of bottled water known for its purified and refreshing taste.
Date Nut Bread: A moist and flavorful bread made with dates and nuts, often served as a breakfast or snack.
Date Nut Rolls: A sweet treat made with a mixture of dates and nuts rolled into a log and sliced.
Date Syrup: A thick and sweet syrup made from dates, often used as a natural sweetener or topping for desserts.
Dates: Sweet and chewy fruits with a sticky texture, often enjoyed as a snack or used in baking.
Debbie Cakes: A brand of snack cakes, known for its sweet and indulgent treats like the famous “Zebra Cakes.”
Debbie Snacks: A range of snack products produced by the brand Little Debbie, including various cakes, cookies, and pastries.
Deep Dish Pizza: A type of pizza characterized by its deep and thick crust, often layered with cheese, sauce, and toppings.
Deep Fried Oreos: Oreo cookies coated in batter and deep-fried, resulting in a crispy and sweet treat.
Deer: A type of mammal belonging to the family Cervidae and known for their antlers, often hunted for their meat.
Deer Jerky: Dried and seasoned strips of deer meat, often consumed as a savory and high-protein snack.
Dehydrated Food: Food that has undergone a dehydration process, resulting in the removal of most of its water content for longer storage.
Dehydrated Fruit: Fresh fruit that has been dried to remove its moisture, preserving its flavors and extending its shelf life.
Dehydrated Marshmallows: Small marshmallow pieces that have been dehydrated, often used as toppings in cereals or desserts for added texture.
Deli Cheese: A wide variety of cheeses that are sliced or sold in the deli section of a grocery store, often used for sandwiches or charcuterie boards.
Deli Meat: Sliced or cured meats commonly found in delicatessen counters, used for sandwiches, salads, or appetizers.
Delicata Squash: A type of winter squash known for its small size, edible skin, and sweet flavor when cooked.
Delicious Apple: A variety of apple known for its crisp texture, sweet-tart flavor, and bright red or yellow-green skin.
Dende Oil (Palm Oil): An edible oil extracted from the fruit of the African oil palm tree, often used in Brazilian cuisine for cooking and flavoring.
Denver Omelette: A classic American omelette made with eggs, diced ham, onions, bell peppers, and cheese.
Derby Pie: A type of dessert pie that typically contains chocolate chips, pecans, and bourbon.
Dessert: A sweet course or dish that is typically served after the main course of a meal.
Deviled Chicken: Chicken that has been seasoned and cooked with various spices and seasonings, often including mustard and hot sauce.
Deviled Eggs: Hard-boiled eggs that have been cut in half, with the yolks mixed with ingredients such as mayonnaise, mustard, and spices, and then filled back into the egg whites.
Deviled Ham: A spread or pate made from finely chopped or ground ham that has been flavored with mustard, hot sauce, and other seasonings.
Devil’s Food Cake: A rich and moist chocolate cake that is typically layered and frosted with chocolate icing or ganache.
Dewberry: A type of small, brambly fruit that is similar to a blackberry.
Diablo Sauce: A spicy, hot sauce or condiment that is typically used in Mexican or Tex-Mex cuisine.
Dibs (Ice Cream): Small bite-sized pieces of ice cream that are typically coated or covered in chocolate.
Diced Ham: Ham that has been cut into small, uniform pieces.
Diced Tomatoes: Tomatoes that have been chopped into small, equal-sized cubes.
Diet Coke: A version of cola that contains artificial sweeteners and is marketed as a low-calorie or zero-calorie alternative to regular Coca-Cola.
Diet Dr Pepper: A version of Dr Pepper that contains artificial sweeteners and is marketed as a low-calorie or zero-calorie alternative to regular Dr Pepper.
Diet Root Beer: A version of root beer that contains artificial sweeteners and is marketed as a low-calorie or zero-calorie alternative to regular root beer.
Diet Soda: A carbonated beverage that contains artificial sweeteners and is marketed as a low-calorie or zero-calorie alternative to regular soda.
Digiorno’s Pizza (Brand): A brand of frozen pizza that is known for its “it’s not delivery, it’s DiGiorno” slogan.
Dijon Mustard: A smooth and strong mustard that originated in the city of Dijon, France.
Dill: An herb with feathery leaves and a distinct flavor that is often used to flavor pickles and seafood dishes.
Dill Pickle Chips: Thin slices of pickles that have been seasoned with dill and vinegar.
Dill Pickles: Cucumbers that have been pickled in a brine made with vinegar, dill, and other spices.
Dilly Beans: Green beans that have been pickled in a brine made with dill, garlic, and other seasonings.
Dim Sum: A style of Chinese cuisine that consists of small, bite-sized portions of food, typically served in small steamer baskets or on small plates.
Ding Dong Cake: A chocolate cake that is filled with cream and coated in chocolate icing, similar to the Hostess Ding Dongs snack cake.
Ding Dongs: A brand of snack cake made by Hostess, consisting of a chocolate cake filled with cream and coated in chocolate icing.
Dinner Rolls: Small, individual-sized bread rolls that are typically served with dinner.
Dip: A type of sauce or spread that is used for dipping food into, such as chips, vegetables, or bread.
Dip (Bean): A type of dip made from cooked or mashed beans, often seasoned with spices and herbs.
Dip (Cheese): A type of dip made from melted cheese, often seasoned with spices or other flavorings.
Dip (French Onion): A type of dip made from caramelized onions and sour cream or mayonnaise, often seasoned with herbs and spices.
Dip (Ranch): A type of dip made from buttermilk, sour cream, or mayonnaise, flavored with herbs and spices such as dill, garlic, and onion.
Dip (Spinach): A type of dip made from cooked spinach, often mixed with sour cream, cream cheese, or mayonnaise, and flavored with herbs and seasonings.
Dippin Dots (Brand): A brand of flash-frozen ice cream beads that come in various flavors and are typically served in a cup or cone.
Disco Fries: A popular dish in New Jersey diners, consisting of french fries topped with cheese and gravy.
Divinity: A type of light and airy candy made from whipped egg whites, sugar, and often pecans or other nuts.
Dogfish (Fish): A type of fish known for its mild, sweet flavor, often used in seafood dishes and sushi.
Dolce Vita Bread: A type of bread that is known for its sweet and soft texture.
Dole (Fruit Brand): A brand that specializes in producing and supplying high-quality fruits.
Dolmas (stuffed Grape Leaves): A Middle Eastern dish made by stuffing grape leaves with a mixture of rice, herbs, and sometimes meat.
Dolphin: A marine mammal known for its intelligence and playful behavior.
Donut Holes: Small, round, bite-sized pastries that are made from the same dough as traditional donuts.
Donuts: A type of fried pastry with a round shape, typically topped with glaze, sprinkles, or other sweet toppings.
Doritos: A brand of flavored tortilla chips that come in various flavors like nacho cheese and cool ranch.
Dots (candy): A popular candy brand known for its small, chewy, fruit-flavored, gumdrop-like candies.
Dots Pretzels: A popular snack made from pretzels that are coated in a seasoning blend, known for their unique flavor.
Double Bubble Bubble Gum: A brand of chewing gum known for its strong, long-lasting flavor and ability to blow large bubbles.
Double Stuffed Oreos: A variety of Oreo cookies that have double the amount of cream filling between the two chocolate wafers.
Doublemint Gum: A brand of chewing gum known for its refreshing mint flavor, typically comes in a stick format.
Dough: A mixture of flour, water, and other ingredients that is used as a base for making bread, pastries, and other baked goods.
Dough (bread): The specific type of dough used to make bread, typically made with yeast to help the bread rise.
Dough (cookie): The specific type of dough used to make cookies, often includes ingredients like butter, sugar, and flour.
Dough (pizza): The specific type of dough used to make pizza, typically made with flour, water, yeast, and olive oil.
Dough Balls: Small, rounded pieces of dough that are typically baked and served as a bread accompaniment or as a base for toppings.
Doughboy: Slang term for a Pillsbury mascot named Poppin’ Fresh, often associated with ready-to-bake refrigerated dough products.
Doughnut: A fried or baked ring-shaped pastry that is typically sweet and can be topped or filled with various flavors and ingredients.
Dove Chocolate (brand): A popular brand of chocolate known for its smooth and creamy texture, commonly sold in individually wrapped pieces.
Dr. Pepper: A carbonated soft drink with a unique blend of 23 flavors, known for its distinct taste.
Dragee (praline-covered nut or chocolate): A small candy or confection coated in a hard, colored shell, typically made with a nut or chocolate center.
Dragon Beard Candy: A traditional Chinese candy made from pulled sugar strands wrapped around a filling like peanuts or coconut.
Dragon Fruit: A tropical fruit with a vibrant pink or yellow exterior and white or red flesh, known for its unique appearance and mild, sweet taste.
Dragon Noodles (very spicy): A spicy noodle dish typically made with Asian-style noodles, chili sauce, and other seasonings.
Dragon Well Tea: A type of Chinese green tea, also known as Longjing tea, known for its distinct flavor and delicate aroma.
Dream Whip (Brand): A brand of powdered dessert topping mix that can be whipped with milk to create a fluffy and creamy texture.
Dressing: A liquid or semi-liquid condiment used to enhance the flavor of salads or other dishes, commonly made with oil, vinegar, herbs, and other flavorings.
Dried Apples: Apples that have undergone a drying process to remove their moisture content, resulting in a concentrated and chewy snack.
Dried Apricots: Apricots that have been dried, often resulting in a soft and chewy texture with a sweet and tangy flavor.
Dried Bananas: Bananas that have been dried, typically resulting in a crunchy and sweet snack.
Dried Blueberries: Blueberries that have been dried, often resulting in a chewy texture with a concentrated and slightly tart flavor.
Dried Figs: Figs that have been dried, typically resulting in a soft and chewy texture with a naturally sweet and rich flavor.
Dried Fruit: Any type of fruit that has undergone a drying process to remove moisture, commonly eaten as a snack or used in baking and cooking.
Dried Mango: Mangoes that have been dried, often resulting in a chewy and sweet snack with a concentrated tropical flavor.
Dried Pineapple: Pineapple that has been dried, typically resulting in a chewy and sweet snack with a tangy tropical flavor.
Dried Shrimp: Shrimp that has been dehydrated, often used in Asian cuisine for its intense flavor and long shelf life.
Dried Strawberries: Strawberries that have been dried to remove water content, making them shelf-stable and providing a sweet, concentrated flavor.
Drizzle Cake: A type of cake that is topped with a thin, sweet glaze that is poured or drizzled over the cake, adding moisture and flavor.
Drumstick (Ice Cream): A popular ice cream treat consisting of a sugar cone filled with a combination of ice cream, chocolate coating, and nuts.
Drumstick (Meat): A piece of meat from the leg of a chicken or turkey that is often grilled, roasted, or fried.
Dubliner Cheese: An Irish cheese known for its firm texture, sharp flavor, and slightly sweet undertones.
Duchess Potatoes: Mashed potatoes that are piped or shaped into individual servings and baked until golden and crisp on the outside.
Duck: A type of waterfowl with tender, flavorful meat that is often roasted or used in various cuisines.
Duck Breast: The meat from the breast of a duck, known for its rich flavor and tender texture.
Duck Sauce: A sweet and tangy sauce commonly used in Chinese cuisine as a dipping sauce or glaze for dishes like roasted duck or egg rolls.
Dulce de Batata (Sweet Potato Jam): A popular Latin American dessert made from sweet potatoes that are cooked down with sugar, resulting in a sweet and creamy jam-like consistency.
Dulce de Coco (Coconut Candy): A sweet treat made from cooked coconut mixed with sugar, often formed into small candies or bars.
Dulce De Leche: A creamy caramel-like sauce or spread made from condensed milk that has been heated until it thickens and caramelizes.
Dulce de Membrillo (Quince Paste): A thick, sweet jelly made from quince fruit that is cooked down with sugar, commonly used on cheese boards or as a filling in desserts.
Dulce de Naranja (Orange Candy): A type of candy made by cooking orange peels with sugar, resulting in a sweet and tangy treat.
Dulce de Tamarindo (Tamarind Candy): A candy made from tamarind pulp mixed with sugar, often formed into small bite-sized pieces with a sweet and sour flavor.
Dum Dum Suckers: Small lollipop candies that come in a variety of flavors, often given as treats or used for parties.
Dump Cake: A simple and easy dessert made by “dumping” canned fruit, cake mix, and butter into a baking dish and baking until golden and bubbly.
Dumpling: A small piece of dough that is filled with a savory or sweet filling, often steamed, boiled, or fried.
Duncan Hines (brand): A popular brand known for their cake mix, brownie mix, and other baking products.
Dungeness Crab: A type of crab found on the West Coast of North America known for its sweet and tender meat.
Dunkaroos: A snack from the 90s consisting of cookies or graham crackers that are dipped into a small cup of sweet frosting.
Dunkin Donuts (brand): A well-known chain of coffee and donut shops.
Duo Mints: Small mint candies that come in two flavors, often enjoyed for their refreshing taste and breath freshening properties.
Durian Ice Cream: Ice cream flavored with durian, a fruit known for its strong and distinctive aroma.
Durian Pudding: A dessert made from durian fruit blended with milk, sugar, and gelatin, creating a creamy and fragrant pudding.
Durum Wheat: A type of wheat known for its high protein content and hard texture, often used to make pasta and semolina flour.
Dutch Apple Pie: A type of apple pie made with a sweet, spiced apple filling and topped with a crumbly streusel topping.
Dutch Baby Apple Pancake: A large, puffy pancake that is baked in the oven and topped with sautéed apples, cinnamon, and sugar.
Dutch Baby Pancakes: Similar to a Dutch Baby Apple Pancake, but without the apple topping, often served with butter, syrup, or powdered sugar.
Dutch Cocoa Powder: A high-quality cocoa powder that is known for its rich flavor and dark color.
Dutch Crunch Bread: A type of bread that is characterized by a crispy, crackled crust created by brushing the dough with a paste made from rice flour, yeast, and oil before baking.