unsweetened
adjective
un·sweet·ened
ˌən-ˈswē-tᵊnd 
: not containing added sugar : not sweetened
unsweetened baking chocolate
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Choose unsweetened tea or coffee.
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Brittany Poulson, Verywell Health, 14 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
Experts recommend choosing unsweetened versions and pairing them with protein, fiber or healthy fats to help slow how quickly sugar enters the bloodstream.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 9 Oct. 2025
Choose unsweetened versions instead.
—Brianna Tobritzhofer, Health, 7 Oct. 2025
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Brittany Poulson, Verywell Health, 14 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
Experts recommend choosing unsweetened versions and pairing them with protein, fiber or healthy fats to help slow how quickly sugar enters the bloodstream.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 9 Oct. 2025
Choose unsweetened versions instead.
—Brianna Tobritzhofer, Health, 7 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for unsweetened
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“Unsweetened.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unsweetened. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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