Unsweetened: meaning, definitions and examples

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unsweetened

 

[ สŒnหˆswiหtษ™nd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

taste description

Unsweetened refers to a food or drink that does not contain any added sugars or sweeteners. It often describes products intended for those who prefer a less sweet flavor profile or who are reducing sugar intake for health reasons. Unsweetened items can include beverages like tea or coffee, as well as food products like yogurt or cocoa powder. The term is commonly used in nutrition and cooking, where balancing flavors is essential.

Synonyms

plain, sugar-free, unflavored

Examples of usage

  • I prefer unsweetened almond milk in my smoothies.
  • This recipe calls for unsweetened cocoa powder for a rich flavor.
  • Unsweetened Greek yogurt is a healthy snack option.

Translations

Translations of the word "unsweetened" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น sem aรงรบcar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเคฟเคจเคพ เคšเฅ€เคจเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช ungesรผรŸt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tanpa gula

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑะตะท ั†ัƒะบั€ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ bez cukru

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็„ก็ณ–

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท sans sucre

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ sin azรบcar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ลŸekersiz

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฌด๊ฐ€๋‹น

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุฏูˆู† ุณูƒุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bez cukru

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ bez cukru

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ— ็ณ–

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ brez sladkorja

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รกn sykur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐะฝั‚ัั‹ะท

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒแƒฅแƒ แƒ˜แƒก แƒ’แƒแƒ แƒ”แƒจแƒ”

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลŸษ™kษ™rsiz

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ sin azรบcar

Etymology

The word 'unsweetened' is derived from the prefix 'un-', which means 'not' or 'the opposite of,' combined with the word 'sweetened,' the past participle of 'sweeten.' The word 'sweeten' originates from the Old English word 'swฤ“otan,' meaning 'to make sweet.' The concept dates back centuries as human beings discovered how to enhance flavors in food. As sugar became more accessible in the late medieval period, the need for descriptors like 'unsweetened' emerged, reflecting dietary choices and preferences. Today, unsweetened products are increasingly popular, particularly among health-conscious consumers, and are used to cater to various dietary restrictions.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,662, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.