Zucchini
What is it? A squash that typically has a green exterior and white/light yellow interior. Current understanding of geographic origin: Central America. One way it
Yogurt
What is it? A dairy product made by fermenting milk with bacteria. Current understanding of geographic origin: Most likely first produced in central and west
Yeast
What is it? A single-cell organism that converts sugar and starch into carbon dioxide and alcohol through fermentation. Current understanding of geographic origin: It is
Yam
What is it? A root vegetable with a bark-like, brown exterior and a starchy interior that can be compared to a russet potato. Current understanding
Wine
What is it? An alcoholic beverage made of fermented grape juice. Current understanding of geographic origin: The earliest known wines come from China, Georgia, Armenia,
Wheat
What is it? A type of cereal grain that belongs to the grass family. Current understanding of geographic origin: Native to the Middle East, east