unsweetened

adjective

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

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Pair pineapple with protein: Combining pineapple with a source of protein, such as unsweetened Greek yogurt, nuts, or cottage cheese, can help stabilize blood sugar levels and keep you feeling full for longer. Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 9 May 2025 It is made in the same general way (and also unsweetened), but the final product gets watered down and then thickened with stabilizers and gums. The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2025 Try making your own unsweetened hot cocoa at home using healthy ingredients like cocoa powder, unsweetened milk, a dash of cinnamon, and a blood sugar-friendly sweetener like monk fruit. Jillian Kubala, Health, 18 Mar. 2025 Opting for unsweetened almond milk is a better choice to avoid unnecessary sugar intake Experts do not recommend relying on almond milk (or any single food item) as a primary source of crucial nutrients, but that does not mean almond milk does not have a place in a balanced diet pattern. Jonathan Purtell, Verywell Health, 2 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for unsweetened

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 18 May. 2025.

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