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 best options include peanut butter that’s homemade, unsalted, or made specifically for dogs. Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025 The strongest benefits were associated with unsalted nuts and servings of up to one handful (about 30 grams) per day.7 3. Jillian Kubala, Health, 25 Sep. 2025 Choose unsalted or plain pumpkin seeds for a bedtime snack and be mindful of portion size. Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 19 Sep. 2025 Stir in extra-virgin olive oil and cubed unsalted butter, then use clean hands to pinch this into a soft, crumbly blend. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Sep. 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 9 Oct. 2025.

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