This grows on a type of cactus and originally comes from Mexico and Central America.
Dragon Fruit
Guava
Papaya
Agave
You need to do a lot to this ingredient to make it into its final product. Originating from Mexico, the biggest exporters to the UK are Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire.
Coffee Pods
Cashew Pods
Butternut
Cacao
These tiny insects are used as a food dye known as E120 or Carminic Acid. The largest producer is Peru.
Red Admiral
Blood Aphid
Crimson Bug
Cochineal
In some countries it is described as "the king of fruits" but it smells so strong it needs warning signs. Thailand is the largest exporter.
Pungenta
Durian
Skunk Fruit
Jackfruit
This fruit is the largest to grow on a tree. It is high in fibre and protein but low in fat. Vietnam produces about 25% of the world's supply.
Joefruit
Jimfruit
Jackfruit
Johnfruit
Originally this ingredient was only found in Africa (especially Ethiopia) until it was smuggled out to South America and Asia.
Peanuts
Coffee Beans
Wild Cherry
Cocoa Beans
This is a root that grows in the soil at the bottom of ponds and rivers. China is the largest exporter and consumer.
Aston Root
Noble Root
Lotus Root
Bently Root
These will eventually be turned into baked beans but what are they called?
Adzuki Beans
Broad Beans
Haricot Blanc
Runner Beans
This fruit originates from Mexico and is believed to have been cultivated by the Mayan people. first
Lychee
Papaya
Guava
Mango
Also known as lady fingers this is grown around the world in warm climates. Also known as 'Lady Fingers', India is the main provider to the UK.
Okra
Asparagus
Artichoke
Nopales
This product is in many processed foods and the industry is causing catastrophic deforestation around the world especially on the Indonesian island of Borneo where Orangutans are losing their habitat..
Palm Oil
Dates
Soy
Canola
Originally this fruit grew wild in South East Asia. Modern versions have been hybridized to be much larger and have no seeds. The CIA overthrew the government of Guatemala to ensure that US companies controlled their production.
Banana
Cola Nut Fruit
Passion Fruit
Pomegranate
It once grew on one island in Indonesia and was more valuable than gold. This produces two spices. Britain and the Netherlands fought battles to control the supply.
Pepper
Cinnamon
Nutmeg
Ginger
The world's most expensive spice. It takes ten's of thousands of flowers to produce just a small amount. It comes primarily from Iran.
Violet
Cardamom
Lotus
Saffron
This expensive ingredient is found in the wild underground near the base of trees.
Ambergris
Farfalle
Morel Mushroom
Truffle
The dried seed pod of these flowers is used to make a flavour that is found in many things. It is mostly grown on the island of Madagascar.
Iris
Vanilla
Hibiscus
Chilli
