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;