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

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Ingredients 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature, plus more for pan 3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for pan 2 1/2 cups granulated sugar 5 large eggs, at room temperature 2 tsp. Anne Byrn, Southern Living, 30 May 2025 Pistachio flour is typically unsalted and made from grinding regular roasted pistachios into a fine greenish-gold powder. Erin Hooker, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Mar. 2025 Pooch & Mutt suggests adding warm water, mixing in a bit of wet food, or incorporating a dog-safe topper like unsalted broth or plain yogurt. Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025 Vin Jaune Sauce 2 oz unsalted butter 3 medium-sized shallots, peeled & sliced thin 8 oz morel mushrooms 1 ea. Fox News Staff, FOXNews.com, 12 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for unsalted

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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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 10 Jun. 2025.

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