Are Bones Considered Food? The Culinary and Nutritional Truth
                                
                                
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                                Historically, bones have been a foundational component of human and animal diets for millennia, not just waste. Far from being inedible, bones are utilized in various forms to extract valuable nutrients and flavor, making them an important part of food systems, though not typically eaten whole.