unsalted

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Thân thiện

The chef uses unsalted butter for the cake batter.

Definition

Adjective: Without salt added; not containing or seasoned with salt.

Usage

The adjective "unsalted" describes a food item that has not had salt added during its processing or preparation. It is commonly used to specify a plain or natural version of a product, often for dietary reasons or to allow for controlled seasoning during cooking.

Examples

• She prefers unsalted butter for baking so she can control the saltiness of her cookies.
• The recipe calls for unsalted peanuts, but I only have salted ones.
• For a healthier diet, he switched to unsalted crackers.

Advanced Usage

• "Unsalted" vs. "Salt-Free": While often used interchangeably in casual contexts, "salt-free" can imply a product is specifically formulated to contain no sodium compounds at all, whereas "unsalted" typically means no table salt (sodium chloride) was added. The natural sodium content of the food may still be present.
  • Example: This unsalted broth still contains some natural sodium from the vegetables.

Variants and Related Words

• Unseasoned (adj): Not flavored with salt, pepper, or other spices. While similar, "unseasoned" is broader and can refer to a lack of any seasoning, not just salt.
  • Example: The chicken was deliberately left unseasoned for the child.

Synonyms

• Saltless
• Without salt

Antonyms

• Salted
• Seasoned
• Salty

Học thuật

Adjective

1. without salt or seasoning

Từ đồng nghĩa

• unseasoned