Nonnutritive

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Not nutritive.

    "Near-synonym: nonnutritious"

Example

More examples

"“The recommendation […] includes all synthetic and naturally occurring or modified nonnutritive sweeteners that are not classified as sugars found in manufactured foods and beverages, or sold on their own to be added to foods and beverages by consumers,” the W.H.O. said."

Etymology

From non- + nutritive.

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