The Cube Rule classifies foods by the location of their structural starch, with examples and an explanation of the system.

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About Cube Rule

The Cube Rule classifies foods by the location of structural starch. It defines Toast, Sandwich, Taco, Sushi, Quiche, and Calzone as numbered types, with additional Salad, Cake, and Nachos rulings, each shown with example foods.

It also gives specific rulings for edge cases, such as muffins as Toast in raw, unsliced form, and leaves the interpretation of rice to the reader.

Key features

  • Classifies foods by location of structural starch
  • Lists examples for Toast, Sandwich, and Taco
  • Lists examples for Sushi, Quiche, and Calzone
  • Includes additional Salad, Cake, and Nachos categories
  • Gives rulings for muffins, rice, and other edge cases
  • Describes origin in hot dog sandwich debate
Best for: Readers interested in food classification debates and example-based food categories benefit most.
Good for
  • Provides example foods for each category
  • Includes bonus examples for some categories
Watch out for
  • Leaves rice classification to reader interpretation

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Last checked
Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
Listed
Oct 5, 2026

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Cube Rule FAQ

Is a hot dog a sandwich according to the Cube Rule?
No. The site lists a hot dog as an example of a Taco.
How does the Cube Rule identify food?
Purely by the location of structural starch.
How are muffins classified?
Muffins or other blocks of starch are type Toast in raw, unsliced form.
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