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Unaged

Unaged is an adjective used to describe items that have not undergone a maturation or aging process. Aging is a time-dependent change that can alter flavor, texture, aroma, color, or physical properties, typically occurring under controlled conditions such as barrels, storage, or curing. An unaged item retains the initial characteristics of its raw material or early-stage product.

In food and drink, unaged or fresh products are common. Some cheeses are sold without maturation; many

In materials and manufacturing, unaged materials have not yet undergone aging processes that can alter moisture

The concept of aging is context-dependent, and unaged should not be assumed to indicate quality or safety;

See also aging, maturation, fresh, young.

dairy
products,
fruits,
and
some
beers
are
produced
to
be
consumed
soon
after
processing.
In
spirits,
the
term
unaged
or
white
often
refers
to
distillates
that
have
not
spent
time
in
wooden
casses,
producing
lighter
color
and
sharper
or
more
grain-forward
flavors.
By
contrast,
aged
variants
spend
months
or
years
in
barrels
to
develop
complexity.
content,
patina,
or
structural
properties.
Some
products
are
marketed
as
unaged
to
distinguish
them
from
aged
or
matured
versions,
though
the
criteria
for
what
counts
as
unaged
vary
by
industry
and
region.
it
reflects
a
particular
stage
in
production
or
a
stylistic
choice.