uneaten

/ ʌnˈiːtən /

adjective

1. (of food) not having been consumed; leftover

Example Sentences

Indeed, even as Americans have grown increasingly aware of the problem and the government has made commitments to reduce the 40% of food that goes uneaten, recent studies show that food waste in the United States is actually increasing.

From Salon

In April 2023, ReFed, an organization dedicated to combating food waste, reported that the amount of uneaten food in the U.S. has grown 4.8% since 2016.

From Salon

Food loss is a type of food waste, which refers to any edible food that goes uneaten at any stage of the process, like in a home, market, or a crop that never leaves the field.

From Salon

This type of waste is produced once food reaches the consumer, and can come in the form of uneaten leftovers, unsold produce that is still fit for consumption, or food that’s past expiration but still safe to eat.

From Salon

When food goes uneaten, all of the emissions associated with growing, transporting, and processing it are rendered unnecessary.

From Salon

Related Words

• extra
• residual
• unused