foodstuff
noun/ˈfudstʌf/
Frequency rank: #19,418 most common English word
Meaning
a substance used as food or as an ingredient in food products
Example sentence
The government introduced new regulations to ensure every foodstuff sold in the country meets strict safety standards.
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