Do you know your cilantro from your coriander? Your sultanas from your raisins? Take a look at this comprehensive list of American v British food terms so you can crack on with any recipe.
American v British Food Terms
For baking
| American English |
British English |
| Unsweetened cocoa |
Cocoa powder |
| Vanilla extract |
Vanilla essence |
| Peanut oil |
Ground nut oil |
| Leavening agent |
Raising agent |
| Baking soda |
Bicarbonate of soda |
| Superfine sugar |
Caster sugar |
| Heavy cream |
Double cream |
| Half and half |
Single cream |
| Pie case |
Pastry case |
| All purpose flour |
Plain flour |
| Golden raisins |
Sultanas |
| Taffy |
Toffee |
| Molasses |
Treacle |
| Corn starch |
Cornflour |
| Canola oil |
Rapeseed oil |
Equipment
| American English |
British English |
| Skillet |
Frying pan |
| Broiler |
Grill |
| Saran wrap |
Clingfilm |
| Wax paper |
Greaseproof paper |
| Crock pot |
Slow cooker |
Vegetables
| American English |
British English |
| Cilantro |
Coriander |
| Dill pickle |
Pickled cucumber |
| Fava |
Broad bean |
| Eggplant |
Aubergine |
| Romaine lettuce |
Cos lettuce |
| Zucchini |
Courgette |
| Bell peppers |
Green & red peppers |
| Snow peas |
Mangetout |
| Arugula |
Rocket |
| Green onions |
Spring onions |
| Rutabaga/turnip |
Swede |
| Beet |
Beetroot |
| Scallion |
Spring onion |
Everything else
| American English |
British English |
| Wholewheat |
Wholemeal |
| Jelly |
Jam |
| Jello |
Jelly |
| Smoked herring |
Kipper |
| Ground beef |
Mince beef |
| Shrimp |
Prawn |
| Cream puff |
Profiterole |
| Biscuit |
Scone |
| Cream of wheat/grits |
Semolina |
| Porterhouse steak |
Sirloin steak |
| Candy bar |
Chocolate bar |
| Candy |
Sweets |
| Crackers |
Water biscuits |
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