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

Examples of unsalted in a Sentence

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For the most nutritional benefit, choose unsalted, raw, or dry-roasted pumpkin seeds, and store them in a cool, dry place to keep their healthy fats from going rancid. Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 17 Oct. 2025 Because some of the components in this recipe are very salty, choose unsalted beef broth for this recipe. Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 15 Oct. 2025 In a large bowl, use a hand mixer to beat together unsalted butter, unsweetened applesauce, light brown sugar, agave nectar, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, salt, and a splash of white or apple cider vinegar. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Oct. 2025 The best options include peanut butter that’s homemade, unsalted, or made specifically for dogs. Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 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 25 Oct. 2025.

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