unsalted

adjective

un·​salt·​ed ˌən-ˈsȯl-təd How to pronounce unsalted (audio)
: not treated, provided, or seasoned with salt : not salted
unsalted butter
unsalted chicken broth
unplowed and unsalted roads

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The secret to the soup’s deep, rich flavor is the initial cooking or caramelization of the onions in unsalted butter, as well as use of a hearty beef stock, explained Ric Libiran, Jo’s Diner owner and chief cook at the upscale diner. Nicole Sours Larson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Mar. 2025 Look for shelled, unsalted pistachios in your grocery store or online. Erin Hooker, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Mar. 2025 The front product label states Wegmans Organic unsalted dry roasted almonds. Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 22 Feb. 2025 Their product line includes just three core varieties (smooth, crunchy, and unsalted), but for any sweet tooths out there, the brand currently has a limited-edition maple crunch flavor on offer that includes maple sugar and Valrhona white chocolate crunchy pearls. Alaina Chou, Bon Appétit, 13 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for unsalted

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of unsalted was in the 15th century

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“Unsalted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unsalted. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.

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