Food Industry Glossary

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noun the dry outer covering of some fruits or seeds

verb to remove the husk from

  • The husk of the corn is often used for animal feed.
  • Don't forget to remove the husk before cooking the corn.
  • I can't believe he left the husk on the banana before eating it.
  • She felt like a husk of her former self after the breakup.