(むてんか)

むてんか
noun, no-adjective
additive-free; no additives
1. additive-free; no additives
Containing no artificial additives such as preservatives, colorings, or flavorings. Commonly seen on food and cosmetic labels.
無添加(むてんか)石鹸(せっけん)使(つか)う。
I use additive-free soap.
この醤油(しょうゆ)無添加(むてんか)(からだ)にいい。
This soy sauce is additive-free and good for your health.
()どもには無添加(むてんか)食品(しょくひん)()べさせたいと(おも)っている。
I want to feed my children additive-free food.

Composed of () (without) + 添加(てんか) (addition/additive). A marketing and labeling term frequently seen on product packaging in Japan.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 無添加(むてんか)食品(しょくひん) — additive-free food
  • 無添加(むてんか)化粧品(けしょうひん) — additive-free cosmetics
  • 無添加(むてんか)石鹸(せっけん) — additive-free soap
  • 無添加(むてんか)無着色(むちゃくしょく) — no additives, no artificial coloring

SIMILAR WORDS:

  • 無農薬(むのうやく) — pesticide-free
  • オーガニック — organic
  • 天然(てんねん) — natural (often used for ingredients)