What does the cryptic crossword clue "Thus expert gets to study type of food (4,5)" mean?

The definition is "food". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). SO (abbreviation="Thus") + DAB (synonym="expert") + READ (abbreviation="study") = SODABREAD; definition: "food" The answer is SODABREAD.

Thus expert gets to study type of food (4,5)

Guardian Cryptic #29453 | 14 Across | 2024-08-05 flower

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