noun
- the quality or state of being edible; suitability for eating
Usage: formal or technical usage
Examples
- The edibleness of wild mushrooms must be verified before consumption.
- Scientists tested the edibleness of the new crop variety.
- The chef questioned the edibleness of the unfamiliar ingredient.
- Proper preparation can improve the edibleness of certain plants.
- The edibleness of insects is becoming more accepted in modern cuisine.