natural food
noun
: food that has undergone minimal processing and contains no preservatives or artificial additives
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The number of cottage cheese brands at my local supermarket has grown, with a greater number available at natural food stores.
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Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 13 Apr. 2026
Bears will often ignore seasonally available natural foods, like acorns and nuts, in favor of an easy meal at a backyard bird feeder.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
Growing adoption of natural food colorings in that market could drive a more than 200% increase in Sensient’s color group sales by 2030, according to the bank’s recent note.
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 1 Apr. 2026
Overall, Brauker is excited about the initial results as an attractive natural food source for deer.
—Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 25 Mar. 2026
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Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 13 Apr. 2026
Bears will often ignore seasonally available natural foods, like acorns and nuts, in favor of an easy meal at a backyard bird feeder.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
Growing adoption of natural food colorings in that market could drive a more than 200% increase in Sensient’s color group sales by 2030, according to the bank’s recent note.
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 1 Apr. 2026
Overall, Brauker is excited about the initial results as an attractive natural food source for deer.
—Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 25 Mar. 2026
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“Natural food.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/natural%20food. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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