diff --git a/code/datums/components/food/edible.dm b/code/datums/components/food/edible.dm
index 807ae7fe923..4629180be9f 100644
--- a/code/datums/components/food/edible.dm
+++ b/code/datums/components/food/edible.dm
@@ -71,7 +71,8 @@ Behavior that's still missing from this component that original food items had t
 		RegisterSignal(parent, COMSIG_ITEM_MICROWAVE_ACT, .proc/OnMicrowaved)
 
 		var/obj/item/item = parent
-		item.grind_results = list() //Cursed but this is how snacks did it, grinding needs a refactor in the future.
+		if (!item.grind_results)
+			item.grind_results = list() //If this doesn't already exist, add it as an empty list. This is needed for the grinder to accept it.
 
 	else if(isturf(parent))
 		RegisterSignal(parent, COMSIG_ATOM_ATTACK_HAND, .proc/TryToEatTurf)