Skip to content

Ingredients

Browse 27,470 ingredients in the Recidemia encyclopedia

AllProduceMeatSeafoodDairyGrainsHerbs & SpicesOils & FatsCondimentsSweetenersNuts & SeedsBeveragesOther
Nuts & Seeds

boiled chestnuts coarsely chopped

Fresh chestnuts are in season from September through December in the Northern Hemisphere, with peak availability in October and November. Boiled and preserved chestnuts are available year-round in canned and jarred forms.

Nuts & Seeds

bowl of peanut butter

Year-round. Peanuts are harvested in late summer and fall (August-October in the United States), but processed peanut butter is available consistently as a shelf-stable pantry ingredient throughout the year.

Nuts & Seeds

brazil nuts

Year-round, though availability peaks from December to March following the natural harvest cycle of the Amazonian trees.

Nuts & Seeds

broken nuts

Year-round. Most commercial broken nuts derive from dried or roasted whole nuts that are processed and stored, making them available consistently throughout the year regardless of individual nut harvest seasons.

Nuts & Seeds

broken pecan pieces

Year-round; pecans are harvested in fall (September-November) in North America, with dried, shelled pieces available throughout the year from stored stock.

Nuts & Seeds

broken pecans or almonds

Year-round. Pecans are harvested in fall (September–November in North America), while almonds are typically harvested in late summer (August–September in California). Both are dried and stored, making broken pieces consistently available throughout the year.

Nuts & Seeds

broken walnut meats

Walnuts are harvested in autumn (September–November in the Northern Hemisphere), with peak availability September through December. Broken walnut meats, being processed and shelf-stable, are available year-round, though prices typically decline following harvest season.

Nuts & Seeds

broken walnuts

Walnuts are typically harvested in autumn (September-October in the Northern Hemisphere), with broken walnut products available year-round as shelf-stable ingredients through commercial distribution.

Nuts & Seeds

cacao nibs

Year-round. Cacao is harvested twice annually in most growing regions (main and mid-crop seasons), with processed nibs available consistently as a shelf-stable product.

Nuts & Seeds

california walnuts

California walnuts are harvested in fall (September through November), with fresh crop walnuts available from late autumn through summer. The nuts are shelf-stable year-round when properly stored in cool, dry conditions or refrigerated.

Nuts & Seeds

c almonds

Almonds reach peak harvest from August through October in the Northern Hemisphere, though commercially processed and stored almonds are available year-round in most markets.

Nuts & Seeds

candied ginger or walnuts

Walnuts are harvested in autumn (September–November in the Northern Hemisphere), though the nuts store well and remain available year-round in dried form. Peak availability and best quality occur in late fall and winter.

Nuts & Seeds

candlenut

Year-round. As a shelf-stable dried and processed ingredient, candlenuts are available continuously, though the fresh nuts are harvested seasonally in tropical regions during the dry season (typically June-August).

Nuts & Seeds

candlenuts

Year-round; candlenuts are available in dried and processed forms throughout the year in Asian markets and specialty grocers, though fresh harvest occurs seasonally in tropical regions.

Nuts & Seeds

candle nuts

Year-round; candle nuts are harvested and dried for storage, making them available throughout the year in both fresh and processed forms.

Nuts & Seeds

can salted whole cashews

Year-round. Cashew nuts are harvested primarily from February to May in major producing countries (India, Côte d'Ivoire, Vietnam), but are dried, processed, and salted for extended storage and year-round availability in global markets.

Nuts & Seeds

cashew/almond butter

Year-round; both are processed, shelf-stable products. Cashew nuts peak seasonally in spring and early summer, while almond harvests occur in late summer to fall, but butter production occurs throughout the year from stored nuts.

Nuts & Seeds

cashew bits or halves

Year-round; cashews are processed and available globally throughout the year, though peak harvest occurs in spring (March-May) in major producing regions such as India, Vietnam, and Côte d'Ivoire.

Nuts & Seeds

cashew butter

Year-round; cashew nuts are harvested annually in tropical regions (primarily India, Vietnam, and Indonesia), and processed cashew butter is widely available in shelf-stable form throughout the year.

Nuts & Seeds

cashew halves

Year-round; cashews are harvested primarily from February to May in major producing regions, but global supply chains and storage ensure consistent year-round availability in most markets.

Nuts & Seeds

cashewnut

Year-round. Although cashews are harvested seasonally (primarily March to September in major producing regions like India and Vietnam), the nuts are widely available dried and processed throughout the year in global markets.

Nuts & Seeds

cashew nut

Year-round, though peak harvest occurs between January and May in major producing regions; commercially processed nuts are widely available throughout the year.

Nuts & Seeds

cashew nut chopped

Year-round. Cashew processing occurs continuously, with major harvest periods in spring and early summer in major producing regions. Chopped cashews are shelf-stable and available year-round in processed form.

Nuts & Seeds

cashewnut crushed

Year-round. Cashew kernels are dried and processed for long-term storage, making crushed cashewnuts available throughout the year regardless of geographic location.

Nuts & Seeds

cashewnuts

Year-round. Cashew nuts are processed and dried for long-term storage after harvest (typically February to May in India, the world's largest processor), making them consistently available in global markets throughout the year.

Nuts & Seeds

cashew nuts

Year-round availability in most markets; primary harvest in India occurs from March to May, while African production peaks from November to January.

Nuts & Seeds

cashew nuts finely chopped

Year-round. Cashews are harvested primarily between February and June in major producing regions (India, Vietnam, Tanzania), with processed nuts available continuously through global supply chains.

Nuts & Seeds

cashew nuts or peanuts

Year-round. Both cashews and peanuts are harvested seasonally but are dried and processed for storage, making them available consistently in global markets. India and Vietnam harvest cashews primarily from March to May, while U.S. peanuts are harvested in fall (September-November).

Nuts & Seeds

cashew nuts — roughly chopped

Year-round. Cashews are harvested primarily in India, Vietnam, and African countries, with major harvests occurring in late winter and spring, but global processing and storage ensure consistent availability throughout the year.

Nuts & Seeds

cashew or peanut butter

Year-round. Both peanuts and cashews are dried and processed into shelf-stable butters, though fresh peanut butter production peaks following autumn harvests.

Nuts & Seeds

cashew pieces

Year-round, as cashews are harvested and processed continuously in tropical regions including India, Vietnam, and Côte d'Ivoire, with most supply coming from controlled processing facilities.

Nuts & Seeds

cashews

Year-round; primarily harvested in spring and early summer (March-May) in major producing countries, but global cultivation and storage ensure consistent availability throughout the year.

Nuts & Seeds

cashews bits or halves

Year-round; cashews are harvested and processed continuously with major production peaks occurring after the main harvest seasons in India (March–May) and Africa (November–January).

Nuts & Seeds

cashews coarsely chopped

Year-round. Cashews are harvested continuously in major producing regions, with peak processing occurring in spring and early summer, ensuring consistent availability as a shelf-stable commodity.

Nuts & Seeds

cashews or blanched

Year-round; cashews are dried and processed for storage, making them available consistently throughout the year in most markets.

Nuts & Seeds

cashews or walnuts

Both cashews and walnuts are available year-round as shelf-stable products. Fresh cashew kernels are processed and available year-round, though peak harvest occurs May-July in major growing regions. Walnuts are typically harvested September-October in the Northern Hemisphere, with peak availability and freshness from autumn through early spring.

Nuts & Seeds

cashews [skip 'em]

Year-round; cashews are harvested year-round in tropical growing regions with main crops occurring in spring and early summer in major producers.

Nuts & Seeds

cashews well rinsed

Year-round, though peak harvest occurs from February to May in major producing regions such as India and Vietnam.

Nuts & Seeds

c blanched almonds

Year-round; commercially available as a processed, shelf-stable product following the late summer/early fall almond harvest in major growing regions like California.

Nuts & Seeds

c. blanched ground almonds

Year-round. Almonds are harvested in late summer (August–September in the Northern Hemisphere), dried, and processed for storage, making blanched ground almonds available continuously.

Nuts & Seeds

c. cashew nuts

Year-round, as dried and roasted cashews are widely available. Fresh harvests in major producing regions (India, Vietnam) typically occur in spring (March–May), though global supply is relatively consistent due to storage and processing practices.

Nuts & Seeds

c. chopped nuts

Year-round. Most nuts are harvested seasonally (typically autumn in temperate regions), but commercial drying, roasting, and processing extend availability throughout the year in most markets.

Nuts & Seeds

c chopped pecans

Peak harvest occurs from October through December in the United States, with peak availability in fresh form from November through early winter. However, shelled pecans remain widely available year-round through refrigerated and frozen storage.

Nuts & Seeds

c. chopped pecans or walnuts

Year-round. Pecans and walnuts are harvested in fall (September–November in North America) and are shelf-stable when dried, allowing availability throughout the year in whole, chopped, or ground forms.

Nuts & Seeds

c chopped walnuts

Walnuts are harvested in autumn (September–November in the Northern Hemisphere), with peak availability from late September through December; year-round availability from stored and dried supplies.

Nuts & Seeds

c. coarsely chopped nuts

Year-round. Most commercially available nuts are harvested seasonally but dried and stored for year-round distribution. Fresh nuts from recent harvest are typically available in autumn months (September–November in Northern Hemisphere), while processed and stored forms remain consistently available.

Nuts & Seeds

c. coarsely chopped walnuts

Walnuts are typically harvested in autumn (September-November in the Northern Hemisphere) and are available year-round as a shelf-stable product, though freshly harvested walnuts peak in availability from October through December.

Nuts & Seeds

c. ground walnuts

Year-round; walnuts are harvested in autumn (September–November in the Northern Hemisphere), dried, and stored, making ground walnuts consistently available throughout the year, though freshest ground product is typically available in the months immediately following harvest.

Nuts & Seeds

charoli nuts

Charoli nuts are harvested seasonally, typically from June to August during the monsoon period in India, though dried nuts remain available year-round in regional markets and specialty suppliers.

Nuts & Seeds

c hazelnuts; coarsely chopped

Hazelnuts are typically harvested in late summer through early fall (August-October in the Northern Hemisphere). They are widely available year-round in dried and shelled forms.

Nuts & Seeds

chestnut

Chestnuts are harvested in autumn, typically September through November in the Northern Hemisphere, with peak season October through December. They are available fresh during these months and can be stored or preserved for year-round use.

Nuts & Seeds

chestnuts

Chestnuts are typically in season from September through November in the Northern Hemisphere, with harvest varying by region and cultivar. Late autumn represents peak availability in European and North American markets.

Nuts & Seeds

chestnuts or walnuts

Chestnuts: Autumn and early winter (September–December in Northern Hemisphere), with peak availability in October–November. Walnuts: Year-round as a shelf-stable product; harvest occurs in autumn (September–November), with fresh in-shell walnuts available fall through winter.

Nuts & Seeds

chestnuts — ready pealed

Chestnuts are harvested in autumn (September through November in the Northern Hemisphere), with peak availability from October to December. Pealed and processed chestnuts are available year-round in dried, frozen, and canned forms.

Nuts & Seeds

c hickory nuts -- coarsely chopped

Hickory nuts mature in autumn, typically September through November depending on geographic location and variety, with the shagbark hickory season peaking in October. After harvest, nuts can be stored for extended periods when kept in cool, dry conditions, making them available year-round to those with access to stored supplies, though freshly cracked nuts are most prized shortly after the fall harvest.

Nuts & Seeds

chickpeas drained well and blotted dry

Year-round; dried chickpeas are available year-round, and canned varieties provide convenient access regardless of season.

Nuts & Seeds

chickpeas (dry or cooked)

Year-round. Dried chickpeas are shelf-stable and available throughout the year; canned versions provide convenience regardless of season. Fresh chickpeas appear seasonally in spring (primarily in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern regions).

Nuts & Seeds

chickpeas or rinsed canned chickpeas

Year-round. Dried chickpeas are harvested in late summer and autumn but are shelf-stable and available globally throughout the year. Canned chickpeas are available year-round in most markets.

Nuts & Seeds

chipped coconut kernel

Year-round. Coconuts are harvested continuously in tropical regions, with supply peaks varying by region. Processed chipped coconut kernel is shelf-stable and available throughout the year in commercial markets.

Nuts & Seeds

chopped and thinly sliced pistachios

Pistachios are harvested in late summer through early fall (September–October in the Northern Hemisphere), with the majority of global supply coming from Iran and the United States. The nuts are available year-round in processed and shelf-stable forms.