Refers to raw materials used in cooking, such as vegetables, meat, fish, and seasonings. Common in recipes, shopping, and food preparation contexts.
I like to cook using fresh ingredients.
This supermarket has a wide selection of foodstuffs.
This restaurant uses local vegetables as ingredients.
Every morning I buy fresh ingredients at the market.
The taste of a dish changes greatly depending on how you choose the ingredients.
This restaurant is particular about using local ingredients.