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Foods beginning with X

Discovering foods that start with X.

Do you know of any foods that begin with the letter X? You might be surprised to learn that there are quite a few! From exotic fruits and vegetables to meat, poultry, grains, seeds, fish and seafood—there is something for everyone.

 Xanthan gum is a type of thickener that is made from fermenting glucose or sucrose. It is commonly used in baking recipes to give them structure and texture.

Xiang gu mushroom is a type of mushroom that comes from China and has a distinct flavor and aroma. It can be cooked in a variety of dishes, such as soup and stir-fries.

Xigua is also known as watermelon or wax gourd. It is a tropical fruit from South America with sweet and juicy flesh. Xigua can be eaten raw on its own or used in salads and desserts.

Xylitol is a sugar alcohol found in some fruits and vegetables. It has a sweet taste, but with 40% fewer calories than regular sugar.

Can you eat the alphabet?

Do you know of any foods that begin with the letter X? You might be surprised to learn that there are quite a few! From exotic fruits and vegetables to meat, poultry, grains, seeds, fish and seafood—there is something for everyone.

 Xanthan gum is a type of thickener that is made from fermenting glucose or sucrose. It is commonly used in baking recipes to give them structure and texture.

Xiang gu mushroom is a type of mushroom that comes from China and has a distinct flavor and aroma. It can be cooked in a variety of dishes, such as soup and stir-fries.

Xigua is also known as watermelon or wax gourd. It is a tropical fruit from South America with sweet and juicy flesh. Xigua can be eaten raw on its own or used in salads and desserts.

Xylitol is a sugar alcohol found in some fruits and vegetables. It has a sweet taste, but with 40% fewer calories than regular sugar.

Can you eat the alphabet?

Discovering foods that start with X.