- Abitsuelas – Baguio String Beans
- Alimasag – Crab
- Ampalaya – Bitter Melon
- Apahap – Sea Bass
- Apulid – Water Chestnut
- Aseytuna – Olive
- Atsuete – Annatto Seeds
- Bagoong Isda – Fish Paste
- Bangus – Milkfish
- Bawang – Garlic
- Bihon – Rice Noodle
- Buko – Young Coconut
- Buntot – Oxtail
- Kalabasa – Squash
- Kalamansi – Philippine Lemon
- Kamatis – Tomato
- Kamias – Bilimbi
- Kamote – Sweet Potato
- Kangkong – Swamp Cabbage
- Kaong – Sugar Palm
- Karot – Carrot
- Kasim – Pork Shoulder
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