Have you ever stopped and thought about all the different foods that start D? There are so many different categories of food that actually begin with letter D such as fruits, vegetables, meats, and more. Today’s guide in our foods that start with series will focus on all the blessings of nature that will be manifesting in this collection of foods that start with D. Read along and let us know in the comments if you learnt something new.
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Foods that start with D
There may be foods on this list you consume daily and that seem really common to you and your household. There may also be foods you have never heard of or just never tried. See what foods that start with the letter D that you may have never eaten before.
Common foods that begin with D
Let’s start with the common ones that we know and may forget to mention.
Dumplings
This is a type of dish that consists of pieces of dough wrapped around a filling of your choice.
Danish pastry
A sweet pastry with lots of layers, similar to a croissant.
Donuts / Doughnuts
Donuts or Doughnuts are sweet treats that are either fried or baked.
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Dark Chocolate
A form of chocolate that does not contain butter or milk and can be more on the bitter side.
Deviled Eggs
Hard-boiled eggs that are cut in half and filled with a delicious egg yolk mixture.
Fruits that begin with the letter
There are a variety of fruits that begin with D. Some of them can be found below.
Dates
they are high in fiber and high in antioxidants.
Dragon fruit
rich in antioxidants and contain prebiotics to promote gut health.
Durian
Durian reduces the risk of cancer and helps lower blood sugar but it is known as "the world's smelliest fruit"
Damson
a type of plum that can help improve the digestive system as well as protecting against heart disease.
Dewberries
closely related to the blackberries they are rich in vitamins C and K.
Dabai fruit
an exotic fruit in Sarawak, it translates to "black olive" and is a good source of fat and antioxidants.
Vegetables that begin with the letter D
Yes we’ve got vegetables in the mix too! Can you guess which vegetables beginning with D is one of our favorites! If you picked daikon radish, you are correct. Below are a list of vegetables foods that start with D.
Daikon
also called a winter radish. Daikon can rebalance the digestive system and boost the immune system.
Datil pepper
Datil pepper is a spicy pepper similar in heat to the Habanero pepper.
Dasheen
This is a root vegetable also called taro. Dasheen is a great source of fiber and carbohydrates.
Dickinson Pumpkin
Dikinson pumpkin is commonly used for pumpkin pies and a great source of potassium, vitamin A, and iron.
Dandelion greens
dandelion greens may aid in weight loss and promote liver health.
Meats that begin with the letter D
Did you know there are meats that begin with the letter D?
Duck
Duck meat is flavorful and nutrient dense meat that is a good source of protein and healthy fats.
Dogfish
Dog fish is a whitemeat fish that is very similar to cod.
Deer meat
Deer meat is also known as venison, deer meat is one of the leanest and heart healthy meats available.
Dove meat
Dove meat delicacy also known as squab meat that is rich in protein and vitamins.
There is so much diversity when looking at foods that begin with the letter D. You could make sandwiches, desserts, or improve your gut health. How many items on this list did you think of when trying to list out foods that star D?
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