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Unbleached: meaning, definitions and examples

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unbleached

 

[ ʌnˈbliːtʃt ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

food processing

Unbleached refers to ingredients, especially flour or paper products, that have not undergone a bleaching process. This means that they retain their natural color and may have a more robust flavor profile compared to their bleached counterparts. Unbleached flour, for example, tends to be slightly denser and contains more nutrients because it has not been chemically processed. Many consumers prefer unbleached products for their perceived health benefits and natural qualities.

Synonyms

natural, raw, unprocessed

Examples of usage

  • I prefer using unbleached flour for my baking.
  • Unbleached paper is considered more environmentally friendly.
  • Some recipes specifically call for unbleached products.

Translations

Translations of the word "unbleached" in other languages:

🇵🇹 não branqueado

🇮🇳 बिना ब्लीच किया हुआ

🇩🇪 ungebleicht

🇮🇩 tidak diputihkan

🇺🇦 небілений

🇵🇱 niebielony

🇯🇵 未漂白の

🇫🇷 non blanchi

🇪🇸 sin blanquear

🇹🇷 bleach edilmemiş

🇰🇷 표백되지 않은

🇸🇦 غير مبيض

🇨🇿 nevybělený

🇸🇰 nevybielený

🇨🇳 未漂白的

🇸🇮 nebeljen

🇮🇸 óbleikt

🇰🇿 ақталмаған

🇬🇪 არაბეჭდილი

🇦🇿 ağardılmamış

🇲🇽 sin blanquear

Word origin

The term 'unbleached' emerged in the culinary and manufacturing fields, particularly in relation to flour production in the 19th century. As baking became more popular, the need for flour that retained its natural color gained traction. The bleaching process was developed to improve the appearance and texture of flour; however, it was recognized that this process often stripped away some of the natural nutrients. Hence, the term 'unbleached' was adopted to designate those products that had not been treated with chemical whitening agents, emphasizing a return to more natural food processing methods. The rise of health-conscious consumers and the organic movement in the late 20th century further popularized unbleached products, leading to a significant increase in their availability in supermarkets.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,727, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.