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free-from

free-from adjective: of food, drink, cosmetics etc.: created without the use of ingredients that some consumers prefer to avoid, such as allergens or animal products.

Adjective

free-from (not comparable)

  1. Of food, drink, cosmetics etc.: created without the use of ingredients that some consumers prefer to avoid, such as allergens or animal products.
    • In general, Mintel's research shows that consumers appear happy with the quality and taste of free-from products, but they are still looking for greater choice.2005, Food Australia: Official Journal of CAFTA and AIFST, page 222
    • In the UK, the overall market for 'free-from' products is expected to show continued strong growth in the near future. Within the next 5 years, it is expected to almost double, growing by 97% from 2007–2012, reaching an estimated £354 million.2009, Eimear Gallagher, Gluten-Free Food Science and Technology, page 105

Questions about free-from

What does free-from mean?
Free-from means of food, drink, cosmetics etc.: created without the use of ingredients that some consumers prefer to avoid, such as allergens or animal products.
What part of speech is free-from?
Free-from is an adjective.

Words near free-from in the dictionary

  1. free-flying
  2. free-for-all
  3. free-for-alls
  4. free-form
  5. free-forms
  6. free-from
  7. free-hand
  8. free-handed
  9. free-handedly
  10. free-handedness
  11. free-handing

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