digestibility

noun

di·gest·ibil·i·ty dī-ˌje-stə-ˈbi-lə-tē

də-

plural digestibilities

Synonyms of digestibility next

: the fitness of something for digestion

: the percentage of a foodstuff taken into the digestive tract that is absorbed into the body

Examples of digestibility in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Or boil beans with kombu kelp the macrobiotic way, which helps with their digestibility and adds flavor. —

Nina F. Ichikawa, Vogue, 26 Oct. 2023 To preserve the essential nutrients and enhance digestibility, all ingredients are gently cooked, locking in their vital goodness. —

Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 12 June 2023 Even foods that have not evolved to survive digestion differ markedly in their digestibility. —

Rob Dunn, Scientific American, 1 Sep. 2013 This relationship has enabled the two companies to do joint research to further optimize the digestibility of varieties for the specific fish species that BioMar raises – for instance by reducing certain oligosaccharides. —

Steven Savage, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2023 Casein is the protein that most athletes and bodybuilders choose, since both organic casein and whey proteins assist you in building lean muscle with its easy digestibility and time release properties. —

Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 26 May 2022 Superior digestibility and nutrition are provided by high-quality ingredients. —

Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 23 Oct. 2022 In the team’s statement, co-author Ivan Ilic also explained that despite the battery’s relatively low power, its digestibility provides a promising example of a battery that doesn’t use any toxic materials. —

Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 17 Apr. 2023 Consider how vegetables vary in their digestibility. —

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