natural food

noun

: food that has undergone minimal processing and contains no preservatives or artificial additives

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Summary Annatto is a natural food additive made from the seeds of the Bixa orellana tree. Ann Pietrangelo, Verywell Health, 24 Sep. 2024 Its combination food and drug stores offer natural food and organic sections, pharmacies, general merchandise, pet centers, fresh seafood, and organic produce; and multi-department stores provide apparel, home fashion and furnishings, outdoor living, electronics, automotive products, and toys. Adam Sarhan, Forbes, 11 Sep. 2024 Global Animal Partnership completed a pilot program last year with Whole Foods Market, North America's largest natural food retailer, and is now in discussions with restaurants, producers, and other grocers in a number of countries around the world. Miyun Park, Foreign Affairs, 13 Feb. 2012 Native plants offer birds natural food, shelter, and nesting sites year-round. Anne Readel, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for natural food 

Word History

First Known Use

1917, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of natural food was in 1917

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“Natural food.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/natural%20food. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

natural food

noun
: food that has been processed as little as possible and contains no added artificial substances to keep it fresh or give it flavor

Medical Definition

natural food

noun
: food that has undergone minimal processing and contains no preservatives or artificial additives

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