chewiness

American  

[choo-ee-nis] / ˈtʃu i nɪs /

noun

1. the quality of being chewy or requiring chewing.

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Example Sentences

Remember, texture doesn’t always mean crunch—it can also mean chewiness, density, or something toothsome, like dates, figs, rice noodles, or pitted olives.

From Salon

Genetic variants in the waxy1 gene affect the stickiness and chewiness of maize, traits that are still valued in some traditional cuisines today.

From Science Daily

Beyond Meat – which has always used pea protein to make its burgers — added lentils, rice and faba beans to the new burger to improve chewiness and boost protein.

From Seattle Times

The Lübeck Marzipan on the dessert menu at Koloman, a French restaurant in Flatiron, has the scent of an almond cake, the crunch of brittle, the chewiness of a great macaroon and the waves of chocolate that say candy bar.

From Salon

A customer said the meat tastes like a cross between crab and lobster with a dense texture and some chewiness.

From Reuters