Definition

Describing something that does not have salt added to it.

Example

I prefer to use unsalted butter for baking.

Conversation

I bought some unsalted butter for the recipe.

That's a great choice! It really lets the flavors shine through.

Yeah, I prefer using unsalted ingredients when I cook.

Me too! It gives you more control over the seasoning.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Unsalted → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "salt" (from Old English "sealt", meaning a mineral used for seasoning and preserving food). The word "unsalted" means not containing salt or lacking salt.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('un-') having 'salt' — that's why unsalted means without salt.

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