| CategoryID | CategoryName | Description |
| 1 | Beverages | Soft drinks, coffees, teas, beer, and ale |
| 2 | Condiments | Sweet and savory sauces, relishes, spreads, and seasonings |
| 3 | Confections | Desserts, candies, sweetbreads |
| 4 | Dairy Products | Cheeses |
| 5 | Grains/Cereals | Breads, crackers, pasta, and cereal |
| 6 | Meat/Poultry | Prepared meats |
| 7 | Produce | Dried fruit and bean curd |
| 8 | Seafood | Seaweed and fish |