Comestible (adjective)

Edible, fit to be eaten, suitable for consumption as food.

Origin:

From the latin word 'comestibilis' meaning 'edible'.

Examples:

1. The chef used only the freshest comestible ingredients in his dishes.
2. The comestible mushrooms were carefully collected and cooked for dinner.
3. The health department checked the comestible quality of the food being served at the restaurant.
4. The comestible fruits were hand-picked from the orchard and sold at the farmers market.
5. The comestible plants in the forest were known to have medicinal properties.