The ease with which an item can be divided into pieces using sharp objects such as knives or cleavers. Cutin Waxy water-repellent biopolymer found in epidermal cell walls, e.g. fruit peel, and in the cuticle of plant leaves and stems. Composed of a mixture of oxidized and condensed fatty acids, soaps and esters. A component of dietary fibre and potential source of hydroxy fatty acids.