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It’s acceptable to use either “food” or “foods” to demonstrate the plural form of the singular “food.” But, the context and usage are what will determine the difference in proper grammar.
2 Μαΐ 2019 · “Food” is an uncountable noun, but you can sometimes use “foods” when you’re referring to specific kinds of food. Here are some examples where you can use “foods”. However, please bear in mind that even if you were to use “food” (without the “s”), the sentences would still be grammatically correct.
30 Ιαν 2021 · While plurals seem straightforward, there are numerous exceptions, such as food and foods; and how to know what the difference is between the two. “Food” is almost always an uncountable noun used to refer to food in general, while “foods” is the countable plural noun, meaning kinds of food.
28 Οκτ 2016 · "Food" is always a mass noun except when it means "kinds of food". So: "High carb foods", "Gluten-free foods." "Chicken and rice are food", but ""Chicken and rice are nutritious foods".
21 Δεκ 2018 · Food is a non-countable noun when it means food in general (less food not fewer food); we don’t say one food or two foods. It is both singular and plural depending on the context of the statement, so foods is acceptable. (Many snack foods aren’t good for your health).
17 Φεβ 2012 · Food in its commonest sense is a non-countable noun, with all the effects of that. It's already a plural. You would eat "some food" not "a food". You would say "less food" not "fewer foods". However, there is a less common usage where "a food" means "a type of food": "Cheese is a food made from milk"... and in this form, you can pluralise it ...
31 Οκτ 2022 · You know that both ‘food’ and ‘foods’ are both correct forms of the word to use. But what’s the difference? The difference is that ‘food’ is the singular version of the word, and ‘foods’ is the plural version, meaning you’re talking about more than one type of food.
