nonsweet
Lacking sugar taste
Nonsweet describes food or drink that lacks sweetness or contains little to no sugar: nonsweet cereals, nonsweet snacks.
The term appears most often in nutritional contexts or when distinguishing products from their sweetened counterparts.
It overlaps with unsweetened but tends to describe inherent character rather than the absence of added sugar.
Basic and unremarkable
- unflavoredWithout added taste
- black coffeeUnadorned brewed beverage
- seltzerUnflavored carbonated water
- sparkling waterCarbonated, unflavored drink
mineral water · pure · raw · neat · natural · unprocessed · sugar-free · matcha
Sharp, biting taste
- bitterSharp, unpleasant taste
- acidicBelow neutral pH
- tartSharp-flavored small pie
- tangySharp and lively-tasting
astringent · sharp · vinegary · citrusy · lemony · pungent · zesty · grapefruit
Having no flavor
- flavorlessHaving no taste
- insipidWithout flavor or interest
- unseasonedLacking flavor or experience
- plainBasic and unremarkable
stale · flat · mild · neutral · subtle · understated · muted · delicate
Conducive to well-being
- nutrient-denseHigh nourishment per calorie
- fiber-richContaining much roughage
- heart-healthyBeneficial for cardiovascular function
- low-glycemicMinimal blood sugar impact
whole grain · vegetables · legumes · nuts · seeds · leafy greens · cruciferous · unrefined
plain
Basic and unremarkable
- unflavoredWithout added taste
- black coffeeUnadorned brewed beverage
- seltzerUnflavored carbonated water
sparkling water · mineral water · pure · raw · neat · natural · unprocessed · sugar-free · matcha · yerba mate
sour
Sharp, biting taste
tangy · astringent · sharp · vinegary · citrusy · lemony · pungent · zesty · grapefruit · lime
umami
Fifth taste sensation
spices · garlic · onion · cheese · meat · fish · soy · mushroom · tomato · broth
tasteless
Having no flavor
- flavorlessHaving no taste
- insipidWithout flavor or interest
- unseasonedLacking flavor or experience
plain · stale · flat · mild · neutral · subtle · understated · muted · delicate · light
wholesome
Conducive to well-being
- nutrient-denseHigh nourishment per calorie
- fiber-richContaining much roughage
- heart-healthyBeneficial for cardiovascular function
low-glycemic · whole grain · vegetables · legumes · nuts · seeds · leafy greens · cruciferous · unrefined · protein-rich