nonspoiled

Nonspoiled is an adjective used to indicate that something has not spoiled or deteriorated to an unusable or unsafe state. It can apply to food, materials, or other objects affected by spoilage, and it emphasizes the absence of decay, contamination, or negative change.

In everyday language, nonspoiled is uncommon; more frequent terms are unspoiled or fresh when referring to food or natural environments. Nonspoiled may appear in technical, scientific, or legal contexts where precision about spoilage processes is important. It can also be used in dictionaries or glossaries to define the concept of spoilage without implying other kinds of impairment.

In food safety and storage, nonspoiled foods meet sensory and microbial criteria for freshness and safety. Practical indicators of spoilage include off odors, unusual color, slimy texture, or visible mold. Proper handling, hygienic preparation, and adherence to storage temperatures and expiration dates help maintain nonspoiled status.

Outside of food, nonspoiled usage is rare and may describe things that remain pristine or uncorrupted by adverse effects. In such contexts, unspoiled is a more natural choice in ordinary speech, while nonspoiled appears primarily in technical writing or as a deliberate stylistic variant.

See also: spoilage, shelf life, unspoiled, freshness.