This list includes 52 Groceries that start with M, from “Macadamia nuts” to “Mustard seed”. It covers fresh produce, pantry staples, dairy, spices, meats and snacks commonly used for cooking, baking, snacking, and seasoning.

Groceries that start with M are everyday supermarket items spanning global cuisines, from tropical fruits to pantry spices. Many, like mango or mustard, carry long culinary histories and regional significance.

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

Item: The grocery name you see in stores and recipes, so you can quickly identify products during shopping or menu planning.

Category: General food group or supermarket aisle, helping you organize your shopping list and know how to store items at home.

Usage: Brief notes on common preparations and servings, so you know how to cook, garnish, or substitute items in recipes.

Popular brands: One to four well-known brands you may find; useful when choosing quality or searching for products online or in stores.

Groceries that start with M

Name Category Typical unit/pack size Popular brands Description
Milk Dairy 1 gal Horizon, Organic Valley, DairyPure Everyday staple for drinking, cereal, cooking and baking; sold whole, reduced-fat and flavored.
Margarine Dairy 16-oz Country Crock, I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter, Imperial Butter alternative used for spreading and baking, sold in tubs or sticks.
Mayonnaise Condiment 12-oz Hellmann’s, Kraft, Duke’s Creamy condiment for sandwiches, salads and dressings; comes in classic, light and flavored varieties.
Mustard Condiment 8-oz French’s, Gulden’s, Grey Poupon Tangy condiment used on sandwiches, hot dogs and in sauces; available yellow, Dijon and whole-grain.
Maple syrup Pantry 12-oz Log Cabin, Mrs. Butterworth’s, Kirkland Sweet syrup from maple sap used on pancakes, in baking and glazing meats.
Molasses Pantry 12-oz Brer Rabbit, Grandma’s Thick, sweet syrup from sugarcane used in baking, marinades and barbecue sauces.
Mackerel Seafood 1 lb King Oscar, Brunswick Oily, flavorful fish sold fresh or canned, good grilled, smoked or in salads.
Mussels Seafood 1 lb Crown Prince, Roland Shellfish sold fresh or canned; steamed, added to pasta or seafood stews.
Mozzarella Dairy 8-oz Galbani, BelGioioso, Kraft Mild, stretchy cheese for pizzas, salads and casseroles; available fresh or shredded.
Mascarpone Dairy 8-oz Galbani, BelGioioso Rich Italian cream cheese used in desserts like tiramisu and in creamy sauces.
Miso Pantry 8-oz Marukome, Hikari, Miso Master Fermented soybean paste for soups, marinades and dressings with savory umami flavor.
Macaroni Pantry 16-oz Barilla, Ronzoni, Mueller’s Short tubular pasta used in casseroles, salads and macaroni and cheese.
Marinara sauce Pantry 24-oz Ragu, Prego, Classico, Rao’s Tomato-based pasta sauce used for spaghetti, pizza and simmering proteins.
Marmalade Pantry 12-oz Bonne Maman, Smucker’s Fruit preserve, often citrus, spread on toast or used in glazing and baking.
Marzipan Bakery 7-oz Odense, Königs (regional) Almond paste used for candies, cake decorations and baking.
Mustard greens Produce 1 lb Melissa’s, Local farms Peppery leafy greens for sautés, soups and Southern-style dishes.
Mango Produce each Dole, Del Monte, Local farms Sweet tropical fruit eaten fresh, in salsas, smoothies and desserts.
Mandarin Produce 3 lb bag Cuties, Halos, Del Monte Small, sweet citrus easy to peel for snacking, salads and desserts.
Mushroom Produce 8-oz Giorgio, Monterey, Driscoll’s (packaged) Versatile fungi (button, cremini) used in sautés, soups, pizzas and sauces.
Muesli Pantry 12-oz Bob’s Red Mill, Alpen, Nature’s Path Rolled oats with nuts and dried fruit, eaten with milk or yogurt for breakfast.
Mole sauce Pantry 12-oz Herdez, Doña María Rich Mexican sauce with chiles and chocolate, used with chicken and pork.
Mint Produce bunch Melissa’s, Local farms Aromatic herb for drinks, desserts, salads and garnishes.
Malt vinegar Condiment 16-oz Sarson’s, Heinz Vinegar from malted barley, popular with fish and chips and pickling.
Marshmallows Pantry 10-oz Jet-Puffed, Kraft Soft confection used in s’mores, hot chocolate and baking.
Milk chocolate Snack 1.55-oz Hershey, Lindt, Ghirardelli Creamy chocolate used for snacking, baking and candy making.
Macadamia nuts Snack 8-oz Mauna Loa, Planters, Kirkland Rich, buttery nuts for baking, snacking and confections.
Mixed nuts Snack 12-oz Planters, Kirkland, Emerald Assorted shelled nuts for snacking, baking and trail mixes.
Mahi-mahi Seafood 1 lb Wild-caught, Trident Firm white fish for grilling, baking or pan-searing.
Mortadella Meat per lb Boar’s Head, Fiorucci Italian deli meat with a mild, slightly spiced flavor; used in sandwiches and antipasti.
Milk powder Pantry 1 lb Carnation, Nido Shelf-stable powdered milk for baking, drinking and emergency stores.
Mustard seed Spice 2-oz McCormick, Spice Islands Whole seeds used for pickling, spice blends and Indian cooking.
Mango juice Beverage 1 L Jumex, Goya, Langers Sweet tropical juice for drinking, cocktails and smoothies.
Macaroni and cheese Pantry 7.25-oz Kraft, Annie’s, Velveeta Boxed comfort food with pasta and creamy cheese sauce mix.
Muenster Dairy 8-oz Kraft, Boar’s Head, Borden Mild, semi-soft cheese good on sandwiches, melts and cheese plates.
Minestrone Pantry 18-oz Progresso, Campbell’s Hearty vegetable and bean soup, sold canned for quick meals.
Millet Pantry 1 lb Bob’s Red Mill, Arrowhead Mills Small gluten-free grain used in porridge, salads and baking.
Mung beans Pantry 1 lb Roland, Bob’s Red Mill Small green legumes used in soups, sprouted salads and Asian dishes.
Matzo Bakery 6-oz Manischewitz, Streit’s Unleavened flatbread used for Passover and as a cracker or base for toppings.
Marshmallow creme Pantry 7-oz Durkee, Kraft Spreadable sweet cream for sandwiches, frostings and baking.
Meyer lemon Produce each Local farms, Organic growers Slightly sweeter, fragrant lemon for cooking, baking and cocktails.
Mango chutney Pantry 12-oz Patak’s, Sharwood’s Sweet-spicy condiment for curries, sandwiches and cheese boards.
Manchego Dairy 8-oz A Spanish producer, supermarket delis Firm Spanish sheep’s milk cheese for tapas, sandwiches and grating.
Macaroon Bakery pack Homemade brands, supermarket bakery Chewy coconut cookie often sold prepackaged or in bakery sections.
Macaron Bakery each Ladurée (specialty), Local bakeries Delicate French meringue sandwich cookie sold in bakery cases.
Malted milk powder Pantry 14-oz Horlicks, Ovaltine, Carnation Powdered malt for shakes, baking and flavoring beverages.
Mustard oil Pantry 16-oz Fortune, MDH (regional) Strong-flavored cooking oil used in South Asian cuisine and pickling.
Masa harina Pantry 2.2 lb Maseca, Bob’s Red Mill Ground corn flour for tortillas, tamales and arepas.
Maraschino cherries Pantry 10-oz Luxardo (premium), King Sweet preserved cherries for cocktails, desserts and garnishes.
Munster Dairy 8-oz Kraft, Boar’s Head (Alternate spelling of Muenster) Mild melting cheese used in sandwiches and melts.
Muffin Bakery each Local bakeries, Entenmann’s Individual quick bread for breakfast or snacks; sold fresh or packaged.
Manuka honey Pantry 8-oz Comvita, Wedderspoon Distinctive honey from New Zealand known for robust flavor and specialty uses.
Mazola corn oil? (Note: included for common item names beginning with M) Pantry 48-oz Mazola Neutral cooking oil used for frying and baking.

Descriptions

Milk
Margarine
Mayonnaise
Mustard
Maple syrup
Molasses
Mackerel
Mussels
Mozzarella
Mascarpone
Miso
Macaroni
Marinara sauce
Marmalade
Marzipan
Mustard greens
Mango
Mandarin
Mushroom
Muesli
Mole sauce
Mint
Malt vinegar
Marshmallows
Milk chocolate
Macadamia nuts
Mixed nuts
Mahi-mahi
Mortadella
Milk powder
Mustard seed
Mango juice
Macaroni and cheese
Muenster
Minestrone
Millet
Mung beans
Matzo
Marshmallow creme
Meyer lemon
Mango chutney
Manchego
Macaroon
Macaron
Malted milk powder
Mustard oil
Masa harina
Maraschino cherries
Munster
Muffin
Manuka honey
Mazola corn oil? (Note: included for common item names beginning with M)
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