edibleness
/ˈɛdəblnəs/
NOUN
1. Suitability for being eaten
The quality or property of being fit or suitable for consumption as food.
1.1. Fitness for consumption
The quality of food or another substance being suitable for eating, particularly in terms of its edibility and suitability for consumption.
Synonyms
- edibility
- eatability
- palatability
- palatableness
Antonyms
- inedibility
- unpalatability
- distastefulness
Examples
- The chef assessed the edibleness of the ingredients before adding them to the recipe.
- When foraging for mushrooms, it is crucial to know their edibleness to avoid poisonous varieties.
- Food safety guidelines help ensure the edibleness of products sold in supermarkets.
Related Words
- digestibility
- comestibility
- consumability
- food safety
1.2. Pleasantness of taste
The quality of food being agreeable or enjoyable to eat because of its flavor, taste, or overall palatability.
Synonyms
- tastiness
- deliciousness
- delectability
- toothsomeness
- savoriness
- savor
- savour
- lusciousness
- daintiness
- delicacy
Antonyms
- tastelessness
- insipidity
- flatness
- staleness
- distastefulness
Examples
- The edibleness of Grandma's homemade jams is one reason they are so popular.
- The chef paid close attention to the edibleness and flavor of every dish.
- The researchers evaluated the edibleness of the food samples through taste tests.
Related Words
- flavor
- appetizingness
- succulence
- sweetness
- richness