Last Updated on April 25, 2021 by April
Looking for foods that start with I?
It’s trivia night and you are dying to beat the competition. While it is hard to predict what kind of questions will come up, we know there are certain types that are asked often. Listing words within a category that start with a certain letter, such as foods starting with I is definitely a possibility.
So if you are a super competitive type, you will surely find this food list very useful! Get ready, because next trivia night, you’re going to take the crown.
40 Foods That Start With ‘I’
Here is the ultimate list of foods that start with the letter I for your next trivia night competition. I recommend reinforcing the ones you already know and then trying to memorize a few of the foods from other cultures. I believe in you!
1. Icaco
Icaco, also known as the paradise plum, is native to tropical Africa and can be found near beaches and inland.
2. Ice Cream
Ice cream is a frozen dessert popular around the world. Many believe ice cream was first created in China with ingredients like buffalo milk, camphor, and flour.
3. Ice Cream Cake
Ice cream cake is a frozen cake dessert with ice cream in the middle. It’s delicious and kids love it!
4. Ice Cream Soda
Ice cream soda, also known as ice cream float, comes in many varieties. The most notable is the root beer float.
5. Ice Pops
Ice pops, also known as freeze pops, are made with flavored water. There are healthy versions that can be made from home but many think of otter pops that can be bought from the grocery store.
6. Ice Vegetable
Ice vegetable is a frosted looking veggie with origins in Africa. Many love using this vegetable in stir-fries since it has a wonderful crunch.
7. Iceberg Lettuce
Iceberg lettuce is a popular ingredient that was developed in California during the 1890s.
8. Iced Coffee
Iced coffee is a cold version of coffee. Coffee is first brewed and then chilled with the use of ice. It was invented by Dimitris Vakondios in 1957.
9. Iced Gems
Iced gems are cute little biscuits that have hard icing on top. Icing is typically swirled and in an assortment of colors.
10. Iced Tea
Iced tea, just like iced coffee, is the cold version chilled with ice.
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11. Icelandic Shark
Icelandic shark is definitely not something I would recommend for people to try. It is described as many as the worst thing they have ever eaten. Icelandic shark is essentially rotten fermented shark meat.
12. Icing
Icing is a sugary and creamy topping using on top of cupcakes, cakes, and other popular desserts.
13. Idaho Potatoes
Potatoes from Idaho. 🙂
14. Idiyappam
Idiyappam is an Indian food that is made from rice flour.
15. Ikura
Ikura is fish eggs from salmon, commonly eaten in sushi restaurants.
16. Idli
Idli is a savory rice cake from India.
17. Ilama
Ilama is a Central American tropical fruit that is grown Mexico all the way to El Salvador.
18. Illawarra Plum
The illawarra plum, is also known as the plum pine. It is native to the east coast of Australia and make for a great sauce!
19. Imarti
Imarti is an Indian dessert that has ingredients like ghee, saffron, urad dal, and sugar. Its alternative names are chhena jalebi, jalebi, and shahi jilapi.
20. Inca Berries
Inca berries, also known as golden berries, grow in warmer climates round the world. The alternative name for these berries include Peruvian groundcherry, husk cherry, cape gooseberry, and poha berry.
21. Indian Almond Fruit
Indian almond fruit comes from a large tropical tree called the Terminalia catappa. It is native to Australia, the Pacific, Madagascar, and Asia.
22. Indian Black Salt
Indian black salt, alternatively called Himalayan black salt, is a volcanic rock salt. It is manufactured in the Himalayas as you might have guessed. : P
23. Indian Curry
Indian curry is a delicious dish type that is enjoyed in India. It has many variations with different bases and meats.
24. Indian Mustard
Indian mustard is a type of mustard that comes from the black mustard seed.
25. Indian Pea
Indian spiced peas is a healthy dish that has a variety of vegetables like onions and bell peppers.
26. Indian Squash
Indian squash is a vegetable that is commonly used in Indian dishes.
27. Inebriant
Inebriant is a fancy way to refer to alcoholic beverages that cause you to become drunk. This includes wine, beer, liquor, etc.
28. Inga Edulis
Inga edulis is a South American fruit that tastes like vanilla ice cream.
29. Instant Noodles
Instant noodles are an affordable soup meal often eaten by college students and others on a budget.
30. Instant Oatmeal
Instant oatmeal is oatmeal that usually comes in packets and can be made in just a few minutes.
31. Instant Pudding
Instant pudding is a pudding mix that comes in a little box. You typically mix it with water to create the pudding.
32. Iodized Salt
Iodized salt is salt with potassium iodate in it.
33. Irish Coffee
Irish coffee is a creamy coffee that was created in Ireland in 1942.
34. Irish Cream
Irish cream is a liqueur that is both creamy and sweet. You can drink it on its own or mix it in cocktails.
35. Irish Soda Bread
Irish soda bread is a type of bread that originates in North America. Instead of using traditional yeast, sodium bicarbonate is used instead.
36. Irish Stew
Irish stew is a hot soup that consists of root vegetables and meat like lamb or mutton.
37. Israeli Falafel
Israeli falafel is a yummy fried chickpea mix that is served on its own as a snack or in dishes.
38. Italian Ice
Italian ice is a frozen dessert that is made with ingredients like frozen fruit and/or artificial flavorings. It is a great option for vegans as it does not have any animal-derived ingredients.
39. Italian Kisses
Italian kisses are a chocolate dessert that are in the shape of balls rather than the tapered at the top American kisses.
40. Italian Sausage
Italian sausage is a sausage that typically includes a variety of meat types from chicken, duck, beef, pork, to beef.
List of Foods That Start With The Letter I
- Icaco
- Ice Cream
- Ice Cream Cake
- Ice Cream Soda
- Ice Pops
- Ice Vegetable
- Iceberg Lettuce
- Iced Coffee
- Iced Gems
- Iced Tea
- Icelandic Shark
- Icing
- Idaho Potatoes
- Idiyappam
- Idli
- Ilama
- Ikura
- Illawarra Plum
- Imarti
- Inca Berries
- Indian Almond Fruit
- Indian Black Salt
- Indian Curry
- Indian Mustard
- Indian Pea
- Indian Squash
- Inebriant
- Inga Edulis
- Instant Noodles
- Instant Oatmeal
- Instant Pudding
- Iodized Salt
- Irish Coffee
- Irish Cream
- Irish Soda Bread
- Irish Stew
- Israeli Falafel
- Italian Ice
- Italian Kisses
- Italian Sausage
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