This list includes 27 Groceries that start with J, from “Jack cheese” to “Juniper berries”. They include dairy, produce, spices, snacks and pantry staples used for cooking, baking, and quick meals.

Groceries that start with J are everyday food and pantry items whose names begin with the letter J. Jack cheese and juniper berries show how this letter spans dairy and seasonings across many cuisines.

Below you’ll find the table with Item, Category, Usage, and Popular brands.

Item: The grocery name, so you can quickly scan for items you need or recognize on a shopping list.

Category: Shows whether the item is produce, dairy, spice, or pantry staple so you know where to find it in store.

Usage: A short note on common preparation or serving ideas to help you plan meals or recipes.

Popular brands: One to four well-known brands or labels you might look for when shopping for the item.

Groceries that start with J

Item Grocery category Typical package/size Popular brands Description
Jam Pantry 12 oz jar Smucker’s, Bonne Maman, Welch’s Sweet fruit spread used on toast, in sandwiches, and baking; made from crushed fruit and sugar.
Jelly Pantry 12 oz jar Smucker’s, Welch’s, Hartley’s Clear fruit spread made from fruit juice and sugar; common on toast, sandwiches, and desserts.
Jell-O Dessert Mix 3 oz box Kraft Jell-O Flavored gelatin dessert mix sold in small boxes; prepared chilled as wobbly desserts, molds, or layered treats.
Jelly beans Candy 6 oz bag Jelly Belly, Brach’s Small sugar-coated bean-shaped candies in assorted flavors — popular for snacking and holidays.
Jerky Snack 2.25–3 oz bag Jack Link’s, Slim Jim, Oberto Dried, seasoned strips of beef or other meats; eaten as a high-protein snack or on the go.
Jalapeño Produce per lb — Mild-to-medium hot green chili pepper used fresh, pickled, stuffed, or sliced on tacos, nachos, and in salsas.
Jarred jalapeños Condiment 12 oz jar Old El Paso, La Costeña Sliced pickled jalapeños in jars for topping pizzas, nachos, sandwiches, and salads.
Jicama Produce per lb — Crunchy, slightly sweet root vegetable eaten raw in salads, slaws, or cut into sticks with lime and chili powder.
Jackfruit Produce/Pantry per lb or 20 oz can —, Native Forest (canned) Large tropical fruit sold fresh or canned; unripe pulled as a meat substitute, ripe eaten sweet.
Jasmine rice Pantry 2–5 lb bag Tilda, Royal, Lundberg Fragrant long-grain rice popular in Asian cooking; fluffy when cooked, great with curries and stir-fries.
Jasmine tea Beverage 20–50 tea bag box Twinings, Bigelow Green or white tea scented with jasmine blossoms; enjoyed hot or iced for a light floral flavor.
Jerusalem artichoke Produce per lb — Also called sunchoke; knobby tuber with nutty, sweet flavor used roasted, mashed, or in soups.
Juniper berries Spice 0.5–1 oz jar McCormick, Spice Islands Aromatic berries used to flavor game, sauerkraut, and gin; strong piney-citrus notes.
Jaggery Sweetener 1 lb block — Unrefined cane or palm sugar common in South Asian cooking; used in sweets, curries, and beverages.
Juice Beverage 64 oz bottle Tropicana, Simply, Minute Maid Broad category for fruit and vegetable juices sold bottled or canned; for drinking, cooking, and cocktails.
Juice box Beverage 6–8 oz box Capri Sun, Juicy Juice, Honest Kids Single-serve shelf-stable boxed juice for kids’ lunches and on-the-go drinking.
Juice concentrate Beverage 12 oz can Minute Maid, Dole Frozen or canned concentrated juice that’s reconstituted with water for cost-effective juice.
Jujube Produce/Candy per lb or 8 oz bag — Small sweet fruit (and a chewy candy named after it); eaten fresh or used in confectionery.
Jelly doughnut Bakery each or dozen — Pastry filled with jelly or jam and usually dusted with sugar — common in supermarket bakeries.
Jellied cranberry sauce Canned 14 oz can Ocean Spray Canned cranberry sauce that holds its molded shape; traditional holiday side served with turkey.
Jerk seasoning Spice 1–4 oz jar Walkerswood, Grace Jamaican spice blend with allspice, scotch bonnet, and thyme; used as a rub or marinade for meats.
Jerk sauce Condiment 8–12 oz bottle Grace, Walkerswood Pourable sauce with spicy-sweet Jamaican flavors used for marinating or finishing grilled meats.
Japanese mayonnaise Condiment 8.8–10 oz bottle Kewpie Creamy, slightly tangy mayo made with rice vinegar and egg yolks; popular on sushi, sandwiches, and salads.
Japanese sweet potato Produce per lb — Long purple-skinned sweet potato with dense, sweet orange flesh; roasted, baked, or steamed as a side or dessert.
Jack cheese Dairy 8 oz block Tillamook, Kraft, Borden Semi-soft mild cheese (Monterey Jack style) used in sandwiches, melting for quesadillas and casseroles.
Jack mackerel Canned/Seafood 14–16 oz can — Oily saltwater fish sold fresh or canned; used in stews, salads, or as a pantry canned-fish staple.
Jumbo shrimp Frozen/Seafood per lb or 16 oz bag SeaPak, Gorton’s Large shrimp size sold fresh or frozen; commonly grilled, sautéed, or served in cocktails and stews.

Descriptions

Jam
Jelly
Jell-O
Jelly beans
Jerky
Jalapeño
Jarred jalapeños
Jicama
Jackfruit
Jasmine rice
Jasmine tea
Jerusalem artichoke
Juniper berries
Jaggery
Juice
Juice box
Juice concentrate
Jujube
Jelly doughnut
Jellied cranberry sauce
Jerk seasoning
Jerk sauce
Japanese mayonnaise
Japanese sweet potato
Jack cheese
Jack mackerel
Jumbo shrimp
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