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Unsalted: meaning, definitions and examples

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unsalted

 

[ สŒnหˆsษ”ltษชd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

food preparation

Unsalted refers to food products that do not contain added salt. This term is commonly used in the context of butter, nuts, or snacks where a difference in flavor and health is emphasized. Unsalted foods are often recommended for individuals monitoring their sodium intake. Additionally, unsalted ingredients may allow for better control of salt levels when cooking or baking.

Synonyms

salt-free, unseasoned

Examples of usage

  • I prefer unsalted butter for baking recipes.
  • The recipe calls for unsalted nuts to enhance the natural flavor.
  • Unsalted popcorn is a healthier snack choice.

Translations

Translations of the word "unsalted" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น sem sal

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเคฟเคจเคพ เคจเคฎเค• เค•เคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช ungesalzen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tanpa garam

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑะตะท ัะพะปั–

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ bez soli

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็„กๅกฉใฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท sans sel

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ sin sal

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tuzsuz

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์†Œ๊ธˆ ์—†๋Š”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุฏูˆู† ู…ู„ุญ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bez soli

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ bez soli

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ— ็›็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ brez soli

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รกn salti

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚าฑะทัั‹ะท

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒ แƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜ แƒแƒ  แƒแƒฅแƒ•แƒก

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ duz olmadan

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ sin sal

Etymology

The term 'unsalted' is derived from the prefix 'un-', meaning 'not,' combined with 'salted,' which comes from the old English 'saltian,' meaning 'to salt.' Salt has been used as a preservative and flavor enhancer for centuries, and the distinction of unsalted versus salted products became particularly relevant with the rise of dietary considerations concerning sodium intake. As health consciousness grew, particularly in the 20th century, the preference for unsalted variants increased. The use of unsalted ingredients also became a trend in culinary practices, allowing chefs and home cooks to have more control over the flavor profiles of their dishes.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,792, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.