This list includes 48 Groceries that start with L, from “Labneh” to “Lychee”. You’ll find fresh produce, dairy, pantry staples, condiments, and snacks useful for shopping and meal planning.

Groceries that start with L are common supermarket items whose names begin with the letter L. Labneh is a staple in Middle Eastern cuisine, while lychee features in many Asian desserts.

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

Item: The grocery name starting with L; use it to recognize the product when shopping or planning recipes.

Category: The store section or type, so you know where to find each item on a shopping trip.

Usage: A brief note on how the item is commonly prepared or served to help meal planning.

Popular brands: One to four well-known brands or suppliers that commonly sell the item where available.

Groceries that start with L

Name Category Typical unit/pack size Popular brands Description
Lettuce Produce each Dole, Fresh Express Crisp leafy green used in salads, sandwiches, and wraps; common varieties include romaine, iceberg, and butterhead.
Lemon Produce each Sunkist Tart citrus fruit used for juice, zest, dressings, baking, and marinades; staple for brightening recipes.
Lime Produce each Sunkist Small tart citrus used for cocktails, dressings, salsas, and Asian or Mexican dishes; lime zest and juice add sharp acidity.
Leek Produce each Mild onion-family vegetable used in soups, braises, and quiches; white and light-green parts are most commonly cooked.
Lemongrass Produce each Fragrant stalk used in Southeast Asian cooking for broths, curries, teas, and marinades; use bruised or finely chopped.
Lychee Produce each Sweet tropical fruit sold fresh or canned; popular in desserts, cocktails, and Asian dishes.
Longan Produce each Tropical fruit similar to lychee, sold fresh or canned; sweet, delicate flavor used in desserts and snacks.
Lotus root Produce per lb Crunchy, starchy tuber used in Asian stir-fries, soups, and pickles; slice thin or braise.
Lima bean Pantry 15 oz Del Monte, Green Giant Canned or frozen legume with buttery texture; used in casseroles, succotash, and side dishes.
Lentil Pantry 1 lb Goya, Bob’s Red Mill Dried legume cooked into soups, stews, salads, or dals; quick-cooking and high in protein and fiber.
Linguine Pantry 1 lb Barilla, De Cecco Long, flat Italian pasta ideal with seafood, pesto, or lighter tomato sauces.
Lasagna Frozen 24 oz Stouffer’s, Bertolli Layered pasta casserole sold ready-made; heat-and-eat versions include meat, vegetable, and cheese varieties.
Lavash Bakery pack of 6 Flatout, Joseph’s Thin Middle Eastern flatbread used for wraps, pizzas, or as a soft cracker substitute.
Lox Seafood 4 oz Brined and cold-smoked salmon often sold sliced for bagels, brunches, and hors d’oeuvres.
Limburger Dairy 8 oz Soft, pungent cheese known for its strong aroma; used in sandwiches and traditional European dishes.
Labneh Dairy 8 oz Thick strained yogurt spread used as a dip, spread, or base for mezzes and dressings.
Lamb Meat per lb Tender red meat used for roasts, chops, kebabs, and stews; common in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cooking.
Liver Meat per lb Nutrient-dense organ meat from chicken, beef, or pork; pan-fried, pâté, or used in rich sauces.
Luncheon meat Meat 12 oz Spam, Libby’s Canned cooked meat sliced for sandwiches, frying, or breakfast; shelf-stable and convenient.
Lobster Seafood per lb Luxury shellfish often sold live or frozen for boiling, grilling, or in bisques and rolls.
Lobster tail Seafood each Sea Best, Kirkland Individual frozen or fresh tails prized for sweet meat; broil, grill, or poach.
Lollipop Snack pack of 12 Tootsie Roll, Chupa Chups Hard candy on a stick, popular for kids’ treats and party favors.
Licorice Snack 5 oz Twizzlers, Red Vines Chewy candy available in sweet (red) and salty (black) varieties; used in baking or snacking.
Lemonade Beverage 1 L Simply, Country Time Refreshing citrus drink sold bottled, canned, or as powder for mixing; great for beverages and mixers.
Lager Beverage 12 pack Budweiser, Heineken, Coors Popular light-to-medium beer style sold in cans and bottles; everyday choice for many shoppers.
Latte Beverage 12 oz Starbucks RTD, Peet’s Ready-to-drink espresso and milk beverage found in refrigerated bottles or cans.
Limoncello Beverage 375 ml Caravella, Limoncello di Capri Sweet Italian lemon liqueur served chilled as a digestif or used in cocktails and desserts.
Liquid smoke Condiment 4 oz Colgin, Wright’s Concentrated smoky-flavor liquid used sparingly to add grill flavor to sauces, marinades, and meats.
Lavender Pantry 1 oz Dried culinary lavender for baking, teas, syrups, and floral-infused dishes; use sparingly for balance.
Lump crabmeat Seafood 8 oz Bumble Bee, Freshness Guaranteed Large, delicate crab pieces used in crab cakes, salads, and seafood pasta.
Lemon sorbet Frozen 1 pint Talenti, Häagen-Dazs Dairy-free icy dessert with bright lemon flavor, often served as a palate cleanser or dessert.
Lemon curd Pantry 8 oz Bonne Maman Sweet-tart spread made from lemon, sugar, butter, and eggs; great on toast, scones, and in baking.
Lemon pepper Condiment 2 oz McCormick, Lawry’s Blend of dried lemon zest and cracked pepper for seasoning chicken, fish, and vegetables.
Lime juice Pantry 15 oz Nellie & Joe’s, ReaLime Bottled tart lime juice for cocktails, marinades, and dressings when fresh limes aren’t available.
Lime cordial Beverage 750 ml Rose’s Sweetened lime syrup used as a mixer in cocktails and soft drinks.
Lard Pantry 16 oz Crisco, Armour Rendered pork fat used for frying, pie crusts, and traditional baking; imparts flaky texture.
Lemon bar Bakery pack of 6 Entenmann’s Tangy dessert square with lemon curd and shortbread base; sold in bakery cases or packaged.
Lo Mein Frozen 12 oz Tai Pei, Pagoda Stir-fried Chinese-style noodle dish sold in frozen or refrigerated ready-meals; toss with vegetables or protein.
Loose leaf tea Pantry 4 oz Harney & Sons, Twinings Whole-leaf tea sold in bulk or tins; offers fresher flavor and variety compared with bagged tea.
Linguica Meat per lb Portuguese-style smoked pork sausage used grilled, sautéed, or in stews and sandwiches.
Liverwurst Deli 8 oz Albrecht’s, Boar’s Head Spreadable sausage made from liver; served on crackers, sandwiches, or with pickles.
Lemon meringue pie Bakery each Classic dessert with tart lemon filling topped by fluffy meringue; sold in bakery cases or prepackaged.
Little neck clam Seafood per lb Small hard-shell clams used in clams casino, pasta, chowders, or steamed as an appetizer.
Lentil soup Pantry 19 oz Progresso, Campbell’s Canned or ready-to-heat soup featuring lentils and vegetables; convenient, protein-rich option.
Lassi Beverage 12 oz Gopi, Danone Yogurt-based Indian drink, sweet or savory, flavored with mango, spices, or salt; sold refrigerated.
Ladyfinger Bakery pack of 12 Savoiardi brands Light sponge cookie used for tiramisu or eaten as a sweet snack.
Lobster roll Deli each Prepared sandwich of lobster meat tossed with mayo or butter on a split roll; sold in deli or grab-and-go sections.
Lobster bisque Frozen 16 oz Campbell’s, Stonewall Kitchen Creamy, shellfish-based soup sold canned or frozen; rich, smooth texture and seafood flavor.

Descriptions

Lettuce
Lemon
Lime
Leek
Lemongrass
Lychee
Longan
Lotus root
Lima bean
Lentil
Linguine
Lasagna
Lavash
Lox
Limburger
Labneh
Lamb
Liver
Luncheon meat
Lobster
Lobster tail
Lollipop
Licorice
Lemonade
Lager
Latte
Limoncello
Liquid smoke
Lavender
Lump crabmeat
Lemon sorbet
Lemon curd
Lemon pepper
Lime juice
Lime cordial
Lard
Lemon bar
Lo Mein
Loose leaf tea
Linguica
Liverwurst
Lemon meringue pie
Little neck clam
Lentil soup
Lassi
Ladyfinger
Lobster roll
Lobster bisque
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