List of 85 Letter Y Foods (Kid Friendly) & Y Foods Charcuterie Board Idea

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Are you stumped when it comes to finding foods that start with Y? This letter toward the end of the alphabet can be a challenge when thinking of quick, easy and preschooler friendly foods, but thankfully there’s a surprising variety of unique and delicious edible options starting with this small letter. From yucca to yams, to the yellow version of things there are lots of foods to choose from.

I’m sure I missed a few great Letter Y foods, and if you notice that I have please comment below and I’ll be sure to get them added 🙂

I’ve got the full list of 85 Letter Y Food 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 that Start with Y

• Sweets and Treats that Start with Y

• Meals and Snacks That Start with Y

• Letter Y Brand Named Foods

List of 85 Foods That Start With Letter Y

Yachtys Pizza: A popular brand known for its sumptuous pizza varieties.
Yai’s Thai Sauce (Brand): A renowned brand that manufactures and sells Thai-inspired sauces.
Yakgwa (Korean Honey Cookies): Traditional Korean sweet pastries made with honey, sesame oil, and wheat flour.
Yaki Imo (Japanese Roasted Sweet Potato): A Japanese dish consisting of sweet potatoes roasted over an open flame.
Yakisoba: A popular Japanese dish made with stir-fried noodles, vegetables, and typically, pork.
Yakisoba Noodles: The specific type of wheat noodles used in the preparation of Yakisoba.
Yali Pear: A type of Chinese pear known for its crisp texture and subtly sweet flavor.
Yali Pear Sorbet: A sweetened frozen dessert made with Yali Pear.
Yam: A starchy tuberous crop, similar to sweet potatoes but with a rough brown skin and often white or purple flesh.
Yam Cake: A traditional dish made from steamed yam and rice flour, usually served sliced and garnished with fried shallots.
Yam Fries: Fries made by deep-frying slices or strips of yam.
Yam Gnocchi: An Italian-inspired dish featuring small dumplings made from yam instead of traditional potato.
Yam Purée: A blend of boiled yam and other ingredients until smooth and creamy.
Yara Roots: An underground tuber used as a staple food in many cuisines for its starchiness.
Yarrow: A perennial herb with numerous medicinal properties, used in both culinary and herbal medicine.
Yassa Chicken (Senegalese Dish): A traditional Senegalese dish made from marinated chicken cooked with onions, lemon, and chili peppers.
Yasso Brand: An established brand known for its range of frozen Greek yogurt products.
Yasso Frozen Yogurt Bars: Frozen dessert bars made by the Yasso brand, featuring Greek yogurt as the primary ingredient.
Yat Gaw Mein (Chinese Hot Pot): A type of Chinese soup typically made with noodles, meats, and vegetables, and served in a savory broth.
Yeast: A type of fungi used in baking and brewing to ferment sugars, producing carbon dioxide and ethanol.
Yeast Rolls: Rolls made from a dough that’s been leavened with yeast, resulting in a light, fluffy texture.
Yellow Apples: A type of fruit known for its golden or yellow colored skin and slightly tart flavor.
Yellow Beans: A type of legume with a yellow outer shell and creamy texture.
Yellow Beetroot: A variety of beetroot with yellow flesh, offering a sweet taste and less earthy flavor than its red counterpart.
Yellow Cake: A classic, light and fluffy cake made with egg yolks and vanilla for a golden hue.
Yellow Cake Mix: A pre-packaged mix containing the dry ingredients necessary to bake a yellow cake.
Yellow Candy: Any type of sweet confectionery that is yellow in color.
Yellow Dragon Fruit: A variety of dragon fruit with a yellow skin and white flesh, known for its sweet taste.
Yellow Eye Beans: A type of beans characterized by their distinctive yellow spot.
Yellow Frosting: A sweet, creamy topping or filling for baked goods that is yellow in color.
Yellow Honey Mango: A small, sweet variety of mango with yellow skin.
Yellow Kiwi Fruit: A variety of kiwi fruit with golden, sweet-tasting flesh.
Yellow Onion: A variety of onion with a yellow skin and strong flavor, often used in cooking.
Yellow Pepper: A sweet, mild pepper with a vibrant yellow color.
Yellow Potatoes: A variety of potato known for its yellow flesh and creamy texture.
Yellow Rice: Rice that is colored yellow by the spices turmeric or saffron during cooking.
Yellow Squash: A summer squash variety with a bright yellow color and mild flavor.
Yellow Squash Blossoms: The edible flowers produced by the yellow squash plant.
Yellow Watermelon: A watermelon variety with yellow flesh, known for its sweet, honey-like flavor.
Yellow Zucchini: A type of zucchini with yellow skin, similar in taste and texture to green zucchini.
Yellowfin Croaker: A species of fish found in the Eastern Pacific, known for its distinctive yellow fins.
Yellowfin Tuna: A large, fast-swimming fish species known for its yellow fins and high-value as a seafood product.
Yellowtail Amberjack: A species of jack fish prized in Japanese cuisine, particularly sushi.
Yellowtail Sushi: A type of sushi featuring slices of yellowtail fish.
Yemini Chicken: A chicken dish prepared using traditional Yemeni spices and cooking methods.
Yocrunch (Yogurt Brand): A brand of yogurt known for including mix-ins like granola or candies.
Yodels – Branded Pastry: A brand of cream-filled chocolate roll cakes.
Yogurt: A creamy, fermented dairy product made by incubating bacterial cultures in milk.
Yogurt Drink: A beverage made from yogurt, often sweetened and flavored.
Yogurt Melts: A type of snack made from yogurt and fruit that is freeze-dried into bite-sized pieces.
Yogurt Parfait: A dish made by layering yogurt with granola and fruit, often served for breakfast or dessert.
Yogurt Pouch: A portable, often kid-friendly packaging of yogurt for on-the-go consumption.
Yogurt Raisins: Raisins that are coated in a sweet, yogurt-based shell.
Yogurt-coated Cashews: Cashews that are coated in a sweet, yogurt-based shell.
Yogurt-covered Almonds: Almonds that are coated in a sweet, yogurt-based shell.
Yogurt-covered Blueberries: Blueberries that are dried and coated in a sweet, yogurt-based shell.
Yogurt-covered Cranberries: Cranberries that are dried and coated in a sweet, yogurt-based shell.
Yogurt-covered Pretzels: Pretzels that are coated in a sweet, yogurt-based shell.
Yogurt-covered Raisins: Raisins that are dried and coated in a sweet, yogurt-based shell.
Yogurt-covered Strawberries: Strawberries that are dried and coated in a sweet, yogurt-based shell.
Yolks: The yellow, fatty portion of an egg, used in cooking and baking.
YooHoo Drink: A chocolate-flavored drink produced by Dr. Pepper Snapple Group.
York Peppermint Patties: A dark chocolate enrobed peppermint confectionery produced by Hershey.
Yorkshire Pudding: A traditional British dish made from batter consisting of eggs, flour, and milk or water.
Yorkshire Teacakes: Sweet, yeasted buns traditionally from Yorkshire often served toasted with butter.
Yoshida Sauce: A line of Asian-inspired marinades and cooking sauces.
Youngberry: A complex hybrid crop plant from the family Rubus, with fruits similar to raspberries and blackberries.
Yowie Surprise Eggs: Australian chocolate eggs that contain toy creatures.
YoYo Bear Snack (Brand): A UK brand offering fruit snack rolls and cards to educate children about nature.
Yuba (Tofu Skin): The skin that forms at the top of heated soymilk, used in various Asian cuisines.
Yuca Chips: Crispy snack chips made from the yuca (or cassava) root.
Yuca Fries: A dish prepared by frying yuca, similar to traditional potato fries.
Yucca Bread: Bread made from the yucca plant, a staple of Native American cuisine.
Yucca Root: The root of the Yucca plant, used as a vegetable in cooking.
Yukgaejang (Korean Soup): A spicy Korean soup made with shredded beef, scallions, and other ingredients.
Yukhoe (Korean Beef Tartare): A raw dish in Korean cuisine, similar to a beef tartare.
Yukon Gold Potatoes: A type of potato known for its golden color and rich, buttery taste.
Yum Yum Sauce Brand: A brand of Japanese hibachi style cooking sauce, often used as a dipping sauce.
YumBees Snack (Brand): A snack brand offering a wide range of confectionery products.
YumEarth Brand: An organic candy brand known for its gummy bears and lollipops.
Yummallo (Marshmello Brand): A brand of colorful, fun-shaped marshmallows.
Yummy Dino Nuggets (Brand): A brand of dinosaur-shaped chicken nuggets targeting children.
Yummy Earth Lollipops: A range of organic and allergy-friendly lollipops from the YumEarth brand.
Yuzu Fruit: A sour Japanese citrus fruit, used both as a food and in traditional medicine.
Yuzu Kosho: A type of Japanese seasoning made from yuzu peel, chili peppers, and salt.
Yuzu Sorbet: A dessert made from the juice of the yuzu fruit, known for its unique combination of tartness, sweetness, and bitterness.