Fibrousness

/ˈfaɪbrəsnəs/ noun

Definition

The quality or state of being fibrous; the amount or degree of fibers present in something.

Etymology

From fibrous + -ness (Old English -nes, quality of). This noun allows abstract discussion of fibrous qualities.

Kelly Says

The fibrousness of meat matters to chefs—meat with high fibrousness from long muscle fibers needs different cooking techniques than tender cuts, which is why brisket needs slow cooking while tenderloin can be seared quickly.

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