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What is "chewiness"

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chewiness

n. the state of being chewy

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Chewiness

Chewiness is the mouthfeel sensation of labored chewing due to sustained, elastic resistance from the food. Foods typically considered chewy include caramel, rare steak, and chewing gum.

Chewiness is empirically measured by the metrics of chew count and chew rate.

Usage examples of "chewiness".

I munched thoughtfully on a buttery, crunchy cookie, whose texture was perfectly balanced with the sweet chewiness of the currants.