Description
Food labeling and marketing term
Technical
Natural food and all-natural food are terms in food labeling and marketing with several definitions, generally denoting foods that are not manufactured by processing. In some countries like the United Kingdom, the term "natural" is defined and regulated; in others, such as the United States, the term natural is not enforced for food labels, although there is USDA regulation of organic labeling.
Sensory Profile
Aroma ()
freshearthyherbalfloralwoody
Wine Analogy
Similar to natural wine movement emphasizing minimal intervention
Coffee Analogy
Like single-origin coffee highlighting terroir characteristics
Perfume Analogy
Comparable to botanical perfumes using raw plant extracts
Culinary Applications
Crudité platterFrench cuisineShowcases raw, unprocessed vegetables
SunomonoJapanese cuisineFeatures lightly dressed raw vegetables
TabboulehLevantine cuisineHighlights fresh herbs and raw ingredients
Dietary
VeganVegetarianGluten-FreeHalalKosher