unsweetened

adjective

un·​sweet·​ened ˌən-ˈswē-tᵊnd How to pronounce unsweetened (audio)
: not containing added sugar : not sweetened
unsweetened baking chocolate

Examples of unsweetened in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Collagen has no flavor or aroma, and unsweetened, unflavored pea milk is also pretty neutral. Cynthia Sass, Mph, Health, 9 May 2024 Strawberry Margaritas: Prepare as above, except add 2 cups frozen unsweetened whole strawberries along with the ice cubes. Bhg Test Kitchen, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 May 2024 That means that even unsweetened apple juice can cause blood sugar spikes. Hannah Yasharoff, USA TODAY, 28 Mar. 2024 What To Look for in Protein Powder Generally, it's recommended to opt for plain, unflavored, unsweetened protein powders. Cynthia Sass, Mph, Health, 16 Jan. 2024 Instead of the eggs, butter and buttermilk, use 1 tablespoon ground flax seeds, 2 tablespoons water, 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce, 1/4 cup olive oil plus 1/2 cup of your favorite non-dairy milk. Julia Turshen, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024 Meanwhile, drinking unsweetened juices, including orange juice, reduced a person's risk of atrial fibrillation by 8%. Jordan Greene, Peoplemag, 5 Mar. 2024 Other ingredients include pear nectar, red wine or unsweetened cranberry juice, lemon juice, and star anise. Blake Bakkila, Sunset Magazine, 9 Nov. 2023 Dark fruit flavors blend with strong coffee and unsweetened cocoa, leading to a dry finish. Peter Rowe, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Mar. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

circa 1775, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of unsweetened was circa 1775

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“Unsweetened.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unsweetened. Accessed 20 May. 2024.

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