Food-grade

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Suitable for human or animal food. not-comparable

    "food-grade rice starch"

  2. 2
    Permitted to be used with or to contact food; safe for use with or around food. not-comparable

    "food-grade plastic"

Example

More examples

"Kelcogel food-grade gellan gum is described for special uses in the food industry."

Etymology

From food + grade. Originally US.

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