nonnutritive

comparative more nonnutritive · superlative most nonnutritive

1. Not nutritive.

   nonnutritive sweeteners

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   Near-synonym: nonnutritious

   “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

   Synonyms: nonnutritious