diff --git a/code/modules/surgery/organs/augments_chest.dm b/code/modules/surgery/organs/augments_chest.dm
index e1b198ade2..420810d7d2 100644
--- a/code/modules/surgery/organs/augments_chest.dm
+++ b/code/modules/surgery/organs/augments_chest.dm
@@ -20,6 +20,10 @@
 	if(!. || synthesizing)
 		return
 
+	// Check if this user can process nutriment
+	if(HAS_TRAIT(owner, TRAIT_NO_PROCESS_FOOD))
+		return
+
 	if(owner.nutrition <= hunger_threshold)
 		synthesizing = TRUE
 		to_chat(owner, "<span class='notice'>You feel less hungry...</span>")