There are a total of 1,159 Groceries that have been compiled and organized in this comprehensive list. The selection includes commonly sold supermarket and market items across produce, pantry staples, dairy, meat, frozen foods, beverages, condiments, snacks, and household essentials.
Groceries are the everyday food and household items people buy to prepare meals and maintain a home. They range from fresh produce and meats to canned goods, dry staples, dairy, frozen foods, and cleaning supplies. Groceries support nutrition, meal planning, cultural cooking traditions, and daily convenience for households.
Interesting and little-known facts about Groceries:
– About one-third of all food produced for human consumption is lost or wasted globally, roughly 1.3 billion tonnes each year.
– Bananas are the world’s most exported fruit by volume and rank among the top-sold produce items in many countries.
– Spices such as black pepper and cloves drove major trade routes and served as a form of wealth in medieval economies.
– Public-health interventions like iodized salt and fortified flour became common grocery items in the 20th century to reduce micronutrient deficiencies.
– High-acid canned goods keep best quality for 12–18 months, while low-acid canned foods can remain safe for years if sealed and stored properly.
The alphabetical index organizes groceries by initial letter for quick lookup. Each entry includes columns for item name, category, common usage (3–10 words), popular brands (1–4 names), and typical shelf life or seasonality.