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Short tube-shaped pasta, commonly curved to be "elbow-shaped"

Macaroni

Not truly a spinach at all, malabar spinach is a leafy South Asian green with dark, succulent, heart-shaped leaves.

Malabar Spinach

A vinegar made from fermented barley that forms a malt "ale."

Malt Vinegar

A Spanish-style heard cheese made from the milk of the Manchego sheep.

Manchego Cheese

A tropical fruit that is fleshy and tastes sweet and piney when ripe.

Mango

Mango chutney is a preserve that is sweet and a little spicy. It's commonly used in Indian cuisines.

Mango Chutney

Sweet syrup that comes from a maple tree.

Maple Syrup

An Italian blend of oregano, basil, black pepper, fennel, garlic, onion, smoked paprika, red pepper flake, and sugar.

Marinara Spice

A green herb that tastes of pine and citrus; similar in taste to oregano.

Marjoram

A dry, sweet, red wine produced in Marsala, Sicily.

Marsala Wine

A type of corn flour used to make traditional Latin American tortillas, tamales, and sopes.

Masa Harina

A soft Italian-style cream cheese used in both sweet and savory recipes.

Mascarpone Cheese

A finely ground powder of the dried leaves of a special green tea plant, traditionally used in Asian tea ceremonies.

Matcha

A jelly made from the the sweet juice of the mayhaw fruit and spicy summer peppers.

Mayhaw Pepper Jelly

A dense white mixture of egg yolks, oil, vinegar, and seasonings. Used plain as a spread or as a base for dressings, dips, and sauces.

Mayonnaise

A large dried fruit desired for its sweetness.

Medjool Dates

A traditional smoky Chilean spice blend often used as a condiment for savory foods.

Merken Seasoning

Oregano, fresh garlic, chipotle and ancho chilies give this sausage from Atlanta's Pine Street Market a classic, spicy kick.

Mexican Chorizo

The young, tender shoots of green leafy vegetables.

Microgreens

Technically a seed but considered a whole grain, millet is a versatile gluten-free alternative.

Millet

A variety of bananas that are smaller, sweeter, and more delicate than more common bananas.

Mini Bananas

Prepared tartlet shells made with a blend of butter and shortening.

Mini Pie Shells

Aromatic green herb with cool, piney flavor that's versatile to both sweet and savory recipes.

Mint

A paste made from fermented soybeans, sea salt and a mold starter called koji, this enzyme-rich food frequent in Japanese and Chinese diets.

Miso Paste

A conveniently prepared variety of beans.

Mixed Cooked Beans

A variety of different mushrooms, typically crimini and oyster mushrooms.

Mixed Mushrooms

A variety of nuts such as peanuts, almonds, cashews, and hazelnuts.

Mixed Nuts

A mild, white, hard cheese often mixed with other cheeses to form Pepper Jack, Colby Jack and Cheddar Jack varieties.

Monterey Jack

Glace de viande, a reduced, incredibly rich sauce

More than Gourmet Glace de Viande Gold

A semi-soft Italian white cheese traditionally made from the milk of water buffalo.

Mozzarella

A rich blend of ancient grains that are high in superfood nutrients. This blend includes freekah, teff, white quinoa, and millet and does not contain gluten.

Multi-Grain Blend

A wholesome 9 grain bread.

Multi-Grain Bread

Multigrain Roll

Mung beans that are allowed to germinate produce these crunchy sprouts frequently used in Asian cuisine.

Mung Bean Sprouts

"America's first grape" is larger with a thicker skin and less sweet than more common red or green grapes.

Muscadines

The fleshy fruit of a fungus comes in several unique edible varieties.

Mushrooms

This yellow mustard is from Sir Kensignton's.

Mustard

The peppery edible leaves of any variety of mustard plant, served raw for salads or sauteed into soft greens.

Mustard Greens

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