edibility
/ˌɛdəˈbɪləti/
NOUN
1. Suitability for consumption
The quality or state of being suitable and safe to eat as food, without causing harm when consumed.
1.1. Fitness or safety as food
The quality of a substance, plant, mushroom, animal, or other material being suitable for human consumption.
Synonyms
- edibleness
- eatability
Antonyms
- inedibility
- toxicity
- poisonousness
Examples
- The chef carefully assessed the edibility of the mushrooms before adding them to the dish.
- Before foraging for wild plants, it is crucial to determine their edibility.
- Scientists conducted experiments to evaluate the edibility of certain insects as alternative protein sources.
Related Words
- food safety
- consumability
- comestibility
- digestibility