additive-poor

[/ˈædɪtɪv pɔːr/]
adjective
pobre em aditivos
1. Containing few or minimal additives; manufactured with minimal chemical or artificial additives
This additive-poor formula uses only natural preservatives.
Esta fórmula pobre em aditivos usa apenas conservantes naturais.
2. Lacking sufficient additives needed for optimal performance or quality
The additive-poor fuel mixture resulted in engine knocking.
A mistura de combustível pobre em aditivos resultou em detonação do motor.
This term is increasingly used in Brazilian and Portuguese consumer markets as part of the 'clean label' movement, reflecting growing consumer demand for products with fewer artificial additives and chemicals. It's commonly seen on food and beverage packaging, particularly in health-conscious and premium product categories.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
additive-freelow-additiveminimally-processednaturalunmodified
Antonyms / Antônimos
additive-richheavily-treatedchemical-ladenhighly-processed

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
pobre em aditivos
Standard usage in product marketing and technical contexts
Portugal
pobre em aditivos
Common in European labeling standards and health-conscious marketing

Related Words

additivepreservativenatural ingredientsclean labelminimally processed

Related Idioms & Phrases

clean label
back to basics
natural approach
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