Saturation

In Minecraft, saturation is a hidden mechanic that affects how quickly a player's hunger depletes. When you eat food, you replenish both hunger points and saturation points. Saturation can be thought of as an 'energy reserve' that is depleted before your hunger. This means that your hunger bar won't decrease until your saturation is exhausted. Foods with high saturation allow you to sprint, jump, and fight for longer periods in the game without needing to eat as often. The golden carrot is one of the foods with the highest saturation in the game, making it very useful for exploration or combat. Players cannot directly see the saturation value, but can tell if it is exhausted when the hunger bar icon starts to jitter. Understanding saturation helps players manage their food resources more efficiently for survival and adventure in Minecraft.