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An herb that comes from the young leaves and berries of a Japanese prickly ash tree named Sansho. The leaves have a refreshing mint-like flavor and are used as a garnish in Japanese cooking while the dried berries are ground into a powdered seasoning known as Sansho powder.

A French term for a small, young chicken that is only four to six weeks old. It does not have much flesh and is not particularly flavorful, but is a perfect size for a single serving.

A young chicken that is cross between a White Rock species of chicken and a Cornish chicken. Known for its tender, rich meat and small size, the Cornish Game Hen is raised to an age of 4 to 5 weeks old.

Primary aromas appear in young wines and are often directly related to the grape varietal. The aromas are often fruit related and may simply be described as "fruity".

A descriptor of wine that is too young to consume, may be too acidic and unbalanced.

1. Descriptor of a fresh, brisk, young wine, pleasingly balanced with refreshing acidity. 2. The process of adding crispness to vegetables, crackers or breads.

Wine descriptor most often applied to young dry reds with notable tannin and alcohol. Briary wines are aggressive and peppery with an earthy or wild berry character.

Synonym of “closed-in” or “closed”. Descriptor for young wines (typically red) that do not freely disclose their character.

Term used to describe the smell of a young wine. More specifically, it refers to the distinct aroma of the grape variety.

A type of tea that is made from the young silky white-haired buds growing on the same tea shrub that also produces green and black tea.

The meat from a young sheep, generally under one year old. Also called "lamb" or "genuine lamb." Spring lamb is usually marketed at a weight ranging from 20 to 40 pounds.

The somewhat clear liquid endosperm that is contained within whole, young coconuts. Often promoted as a health beverage, Coconut Water contains no fat and very few calories.

In reference to wine, a wine that is described as "young" is fresh, light, and fruity.

One of the largest varieties of tuna caught for commercial use. Younger and smaller bluefins have lightly colored and mildly flavored meat, while older, larger specimens have a rich, red meat that is full flavored.

The delicate spiraling vines (shoots) and uppermost leaves of a young pea plant. Tender in texture, the shoots provide a sweet flavor that is a cross between the taste of peas and spinach with a hint of watercress.

Descriptor of wine that is structured and firm. The term sometimes refers to young wines that have the ability to develop well with aging.

The leaf of a plant, native to South America, that is harvested when it is young to be used as a herb for seasoning of foods or as a fresh green to be served in salads.

A descriptor of wine with concentrated aromas on nose and palate. Characteristic desirable in young wines.

A small, narrow potato (generally 2 to 4 inches in length) that is actually a very young tuber. The potato has a finger-like appearance and a firm texture that varies from moist to dry, with a flavor that ranges from a mildly sweet to rich and nutty.

Developed in the Leicestershire region of England, white Stilton cheese is a younger version of the famous Stilton blue cheese, but without the blue mold veining.