nonsugar
Not from cane
Nonsugar describes something that contains no sugar or serves as a substitute for sugar: nonsugar sweeteners, nonsugar ingredients.
The term appears in food labeling and dietary contexts where distinguishing sugar from alternatives matters: The recipe calls for a nonsugar option for diabetics.
Plant-derived sugar alternative
- monk fruitMelon-derived natural sweetener
- erythritolLow-calorie natural sweetener
- xylitolLow-calorie sugar replacement
- aspartameArtificial low-calorie sweetener
sucralose · sorbitol · allulose · mannitol · isomalt · maltitol · lactitol · inulin
Contains no sweetener
- cacaoTropical pod-bearing tree
- espressoConcentrated pressurized brew
- matchaPowdered Japanese green tea
- grapefruitTangy citrus, often halved
kale · radicchio · dandelion · tonic · quinine · amaro · hoppy · gentian
Without added taste
- unsweetenedContains no sweetener
- naturalNot artificially produced
- pureUnmixed, without impurities
- unadulteratedCompletely unmixed, genuine
unprocessed · raw · simple · wholesome · clean · minimalist · stark · austere
stevia
Plant-derived sugar alternative
- monk fruitMelon-derived natural sweetener
- erythritolLow-calorie natural sweetener
- xylitolLow-calorie sugar replacement
aspartame · sucralose · sorbitol · allulose · mannitol · isomalt · maltitol · lactitol · inulin · glycerol
unsweetened
Contains no sweetener
- cacaoTropical pod-bearing tree
- espressoConcentrated pressurized brew
- matchaPowdered Japanese green tea
grapefruit · kale · radicchio · dandelion · tonic · quinine · amaro · hoppy · gentian · turmeric
unflavored
Without added taste
- unsweetenedContains no sweetener
- naturalNot artificially produced
- pureUnmixed, without impurities
unadulterated · unprocessed · raw · simple · wholesome · clean · minimalist · stark · austere · unembellished
umami
Fifth taste sensation
pickled · miso · soy sauce · anchovy · parmesan · mushroom · seaweed · fish sauce · tamari · olives
nonsugarsugar
Crystalline carbohydrate sweetener
sucrose · glucose · fructose · cane sugar · table sugar
sugar, sugary, sugared, saccharine, sugaring, sucrose, saccharin, sugarless, sugariness