hard food
Teeth-challenging nourishment
Hard food refers to dry kibble for pets, as opposed to wet or canned food: The vet recommended switching to hard food for her teeth.
The term distinguishes the crunchy, shelf-stable pellets from softer alternatives.
Less commonly, it describes any food requiring significant chewing.
- hardtackImperishable unleavened wafer
- rock candyCrystalline sugar confection
- almondsEdible tree drupes
- jawbreakersExtremely hard round candies
- frozen solidEntirely turned to ice
walnuts · crackers · coconuts · chestnuts · rice cakes · croutons · hazelnuts · biscotti · pretzels · dried fruit · peanut brittle · pumpkin seeds · sunflower seeds · beef jerky · stale bread · granola bars · apples · carrots