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additive-free; no additives
Containing no artificial additives such as preservatives, colorings, or flavorings. Commonly seen on food and cosmetic labels.
無添加の石鹸を使う。
I use additive-free soap.
この醤油は無添加で体にいい。
This soy sauce is additive-free and good for your health.
子どもには無添加の食品を食べさせたいと思っている。
I want to feed my children additive-free food.
Composed of 無 (without) + 添加 (addition/additive). A marketing and labeling term frequently seen on product packaging in Japan.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 無添加食品 — additive-free food
- 無添加化粧品 — additive-free cosmetics
- 無添加石鹸 — additive-free soap
- 無添加・無着色 — no additives, no artificial coloring
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 無農薬 — pesticide-free
- オーガニック — organic
- 天然 — natural (often used for ingredients)