Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

uncanned

Adjective

/ʌnˈkænd/

Definition

Not preserved in a can; fresh or raw.

Examples

She prefers to eat uncanned vegetables from the local farmers’ market.
The chef insists on using uncanned tomatoes for the sauce to maintain the flavor.
The uncanned fruit was enjoyed much more than the syrupy canned alternative.

Meaning

Uncanned refers to items, particularly food, that have not been processed and sealed in a can. It often implies freshness and a lack of preservatives.