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    British to American Food Terms

    There are many different terms for the same food item between British English and American English. Here you will find some common translations.

    British NameAmerican Name
    AubergineEggplant
    BeetrootBeet
    BiscuitCookie
    Black PuddingBlood Sausage
    ChickpeaGarbanzo bean
    Chilli SauceHot Sauce
    ChipsFries
    CourgetteZucchini
    CorianderCilantro
    Coriander SeedsCoriander
    CornflourCorn Starch
    Creme FraicheSoured Cream (not an exact match)
    CrispsPotato Chips
    Double CreamHeavy Cream
    Fish FingersFish Sticks
    GingernutGinger Snap
    GherkinPickle
    Ice LollyPopsicle
    IcingFrosting
    JamJelly
    JellyJell-O
    KebabKabob
    Mange Tout/MangetoutSnow Peas
    Mince (meat)Ground (meat)
    Pak ChoiBok Choy
    PassataTomato Puree
    Pepper (Green/Yellow/Red)Bell Pepper
    Plain FlourAll Purpose Flour
    PorridgeOatmeal
    PrawnShrimp
    RocketArugula
    Semi Skimmed Milk2% / Low Fat Milk
    Spring OnionsGreen Onions / Scallions
    SultanasGolden Raisins
    Squirty CreamAerosol Cream/Reddi-wip
    SwedeRutabaga
    SweetcornCorn
    SweetsCandy
    Tenderstem broccoliBroccolini
    Tomato PureeTomato Paste
    WholemealWhole Wheat

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