Meaning of food-grade | Babel Free

Definitions

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

Examples

“food-grade rice starch”

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

“food-grade plastic”

“Food-grade lubricants are made for meat and poultry and other food-processing equipment. These lubricants are generally registered with the National Sanitary Foundation (NSF).”

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