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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Avoid extra sodium by eating unsalted varieties. Julie Scott, Verywell Health, 20 Jan. 2026 Mixed Nuts Mixed unsalted or low-sodium nuts can be an excellent nighttime snack choice due to their magnesium and healthy fat content. Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Health, 7 Jan. 2026 Add the milk, unsalted butter or ghee, and salt and whisk until combined. Karla Walsh, CNN Money, 31 Dec. 2025 Use cold, unsalted butter for even melting across the surface. Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 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 26 Jan. 2026.

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