inedible matter

Definitions

Substances or materials that are not fit or safe for human consumption.

Non-nutritive components found within food items that cannot be digested or eaten.

Examples

The chef carefully sifted through the grains to remove any inedible matter before cooking.

The digestive system is designed to process nutrients while safely passing through any incidental inedible matter.

Synonyms

non-food items waste material foreign objects refuse debris

Antonyms

edible food nutritious sustenance consumable items provisions nourishment