Is a Smoothie Considered Food or a Drink?
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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's Food Code, a substance is considered "food" if it is a raw, cooked, or processed edible substance, which includes beverages and ice. Therefore, legally and technically, a smoothie is considered food, despite its liquid form, but the answer to whether it functions as a meal or drink is more nuanced.
