Chauvihar renounces four types of food.

The four are:

• Asaan (food that fully satisfies hunger)
• Paan (drinks and liquids)
• Khaadam (very small amount of food, not satisfying hunger)
• Swaadim (food taken to enjoy taste, e.g., items like paan)

These four categories are the ones Jain ascetics vow to give up during Chauvihar.