nonnutritive en · ADJ
Etymology
From non- + nutritive.
Meanings
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Not nutritive.
nonnutritive sweeteners
“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.
2023 May 15, April Rubin, “World Health Organization Warns Against Using Artificial Sweeteners”, in The New York Times:Near-synonym: nonnutritious
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most nonnutritive | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| more nonnutritive | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |