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unprocessed

British  
/ ʌnˈprəʊsɛst /

adjective

  1. (of food, oil, etc) not having undergone a process to preserve or purify

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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In Tanzania and Uganda, the export of unprocessed minerals and metals such as gold and copper is already banned, while Ghana is set to ban raw gold exports by 2030.

From BBC • Jun. 22, 2026

The new study found that diets high in minimally processed foods, such as fresh fruits, vegetables, whole grains, fish and unprocessed meats, were linked to a decreased risk of dementia and cognitive impairment.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

Starting on May 7, the mission website began displaying the first unprocessed, or "raw," images showing a starfield with Mars appearing as a tiny point of light.

From Science Daily • May 11, 2026

The categories are: unprocessed and minimally processed foods, processed ingredients, processed foods and ultraprocessed foods.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 23, 2026

On the way, Sophie Mol learned to recognize the first whiff of the approaching stench of unprocessed rubber and to clamp her nostrils shut until long after the truck carrying it had driven past.

From "The God of Small Things" by Arundhati Roy

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