What does the cryptic crossword clue "Article in cereal, something to eat (5,4)" mean?

The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). ITEM (synonym="article") in WHEAT (synonym="cereal") = WHITEMEAT The answer is WHITEMEAT.

Article in cereal, something to eat (5,4)

Guardian Cryptic #29235 | 13 Down | 2023-11-23 flower