edible fat
Definition
- Noun:
- Oily or greasy matter suitable for consumption: "edible fat" refers to fatty substances derived from animals or plants that are safe and intended for human consumption. It constitutes the bulk of fatty tissue in animals and is also found in seeds and other plant tissues.
Usage
- Noun:
- "Edible fat" is used as a mass noun to describe the general category of consumable fats and oils. It is a technical or formal term often found in nutritional science, food labeling, and culinary contexts.
- It distinguishes fats that are safe to eat from inedible fats used for industrial purposes.
Examples
- Noun:
- Butter and olive oil are common sources of edible fat.
- The nutritional label lists the total amount of edible fat per serving.
- Traditional recipes often rely on animal-based edible fats like lard or tallow.
Advanced Usage
- "Source of edible fat": Refers to the origin (e.g., animal, plant) of the consumable fatty substance.
- Coconut is an excellent plant-based source of edible fat.
Variants and Related Words
- Fat (n): A more general term for the oily substance, which can be either edible or inedible.
- Cooking fat (n): A more specific term for fats used in food preparation.
- Oil (n): Often refers to edible fats that are liquid at room temperature (e.g., vegetable oil).
- Shortening (n): A specific type of edible fat, usually solid, used in baking to make dough crumbly or short.
Synonyms
- Culinary fat
- Food-grade fat
Related Phrases
- Dietary fat: Fat consumed as part of a diet, which includes edible fats.
- Visible fat: Edible fat that is clearly seen on food, like the fat on a piece of meat.
Noun
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oily or greasy matter making up the bulk of fatty tissue in animals and in seeds and other plant tissue
