1. Substances suitable for eating or drinking; food and drink items, especially raw or uncooked ingredients.
Usage: Usually plural; refers to edible materials in general or in bulk

Examples

• The grocery store stocks a wide variety of foodstuffs from around the world.
• During the pandemic, many people stockpiled essential foodstuffs at home.
• The restaurant sources its foodstuffs from local farmers whenever possible.
• Foodstuffs like grains, vegetables, and dairy are staples in most diets.
• The government regulates the safety and quality of foodstuffs sold to consumers.
• Imported foodstuffs often cost more than domestically produced items.