nonfermented

Without bacterial transformation

Nonfermented describes foods or beverages that haven't undergone fermentation—the process where microorganisms convert sugars to alcohol or acids.

Nonfermented tea is dried but not oxidized by bacteria.

Nonfermented soy products like tofu contrast with fermented ones like miso or tempeh.

The term appears mainly in food science and nutrition contexts.

fresh

raw

In original state

uncookedNot yet prepared thermally
fresh-squeezedExtracted immediately before serving
unpasteurizedNot heat-treated for safety

chilled · crisp · garden-fresh · refrigerated · cold-pressed · unheated · unaged · young · new · immediate

preserved

canned

Sealed for preservation

pasteurizedHeat-treated for safety
sterilizedFreed from microorganisms
vacuum-sealedEnclosed without air

bottled · jarred · shelf-stable · heat-treated · UHT · retort · aseptic

beverages

juice

Extracted fruit liquid

milkMammalian nursing fluid
sodaCarbonated soft drink
lemonadeSweetened citrus beverage

smoothie · shake · cocoa · horchata · lassi · punch · nectar · squash · cordial · carbonated

dairy

milk

Mammalian nursing fluid

creamRich milk fat
butterSolid fat from cream
gheeButter with milk removed

paneer · ricotta · mascarpone · evaporated · condensed · whey · casein

plant-based

tofu

Coagulated soy milk block

almond-milkBlended nut-based beverage
tahiniGround sesame paste
edamameYoung soybeans in pods

Opposites

fermentation status

nonfermentedfermented

Transformed by microbial action

cultured · brewed · aged · leavened · pickled

Family

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