This list includes 12 Groceries that start with U, from “Ube” to “Usukuchi soy sauce”. The entries cover produce, pantry staples, condiments, and snacks commonly found in supermarkets and specialty stores.
Groceries that start with U are grocery items whose common names begin with the letter U. Many items here, like ube and usukuchi soy sauce, reflect strong regional food traditions and global grocery trends.
Below you’ll find the table with Item, Category, Typical use, Popular brands.
Item: The exact product name that begins with U, so you can add it directly to a shopping list or recipe.
Category: The grocery group (produce, pantry, dairy, etc.) that helps you sort items and plan shopping trips.
Typical use: A brief phrase describing how the item is usually prepared or eaten, useful for quick meal ideas.
Popular brands: One to four familiar brand names you may see in stores, helping you recognize products while shopping.
Groceries that start with U
Item
Category
Typical pack/unit
Popular brands
Ugli fruit
Produce
each
Generic
Ube
Produce
1 lb bag, each
Generic
Udon noodles
Pantry
8-oz pack, 1-lb bag, frozen block
Myojo, Nissin, Hime
Urad dal
Grain
1-lb bag, 4-lb bag
Laxmi, Swad, Deep
Upland cress
Produce
4-oz bunch, 5-oz clamshell
Generic, Whole Foods
Unleavened bread
Bakery
1-lb box
Manischewitz, Streit’s
Uni
Seafood
100 g tray, small jar
Generic
Upside-down cake
Bakery
8-inch cake, box mix
Duncan Hines, Betty Crocker
Umeboshi
Pantry
8-oz jar, 1-lb tub
Eden Foods, Ohsawa
Umami paste
Condiment
2.5-oz tube, 4-oz jar
Taste No. 5, Trader Joe’s
Usukuchi soy sauce
Condiment
1 L bottle, 18-oz bottle
Kikkoman, Yamasa
Ume vinegar
Condiment
10 fl oz bottle
Eden Foods, Ohsawa
Descriptions
Ugli fruit
A Jamaican citrus fruit, a hybrid of a grapefruit and a tangerine. It has a bumpy, greenish-yellow skin and is sweet and juicy. Usage: Eat fresh like a grapefruit.
Ube
A vibrant purple yam from the Philippines, known for its sweet, nutty, and vanilla-like flavor. A popular dessert ingredient. Usage: Used in cakes, ice cream, and jams.
Udon noodles
Thick, chewy wheat-flour noodles popular in Japanese cuisine. They can be served hot in soup or cold with a dipping sauce. Usage: Perfect for noodle soups and stir-fries.
Urad dal
Also known as black gram, these are small black lentils that are hulled and split. A staple in Indian cooking. Usage: Used to make dal, idli, and dosa.
Upland cress
A leafy green with a peppery flavor similar to watercress but grown on land. Adds a zesty bite to dishes. Usage: Great in salads, sandwiches, and soups.
Unleavened bread
Any bread made without rising agents like yeast. Matzo is the most common example, a crisp, cracker-like flatbread. Usage: A key part of Passover meals; also a snack.
Uni
The edible roe of the sea urchin. It has a rich, buttery, and briny flavor with a creamy texture. A delicacy in Japanese cuisine. Usage: Eaten raw as sushi or in pasta.
Upside-down cake
A cake that is baked with its toppings (usually fruit like pineapple) at the bottom of the pan and then inverted. Usage: A classic dessert served warm.
Umeboshi
Salty and sour pickled Japanese plums. They are an acquired taste but a staple in Japanese meals. Usage: Eaten with rice or in onigiri.
Umami paste
A concentrated paste made from ingredients like tomatoes and mushrooms to add a rich, savory “fifth taste” to dishes. Usage: Add a small amount to boost flavor in sauces.
Usukuchi soy sauce
A lighter-colored but saltier Japanese soy sauce than the common dark variety. Used when you want flavor without dark color. Usage: Ideal for clear soups and delicate dishes.
Ume vinegar
The salty, sour brine left over from pickling umeboshi plums. It’s not a true vinegar but adds a sharp, fruity tang. Usage: Use in salad dressings and marinades.
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