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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
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First Known Use
1917, in the meaning defined above
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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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