noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
free of chemical seasoning; no MSG
Abbreviation of 無化学調味料. Used especially in food labeling and restaurant descriptions to indicate that no chemical seasonings (particularly MSG) are used.
See also: 化調 (かちょう)
このラーメンは無化調です。
This ramen is free of chemical seasoning.
無化調のスープは素材の味が引き立つ。
A soup without chemical seasoning brings out the natural flavors of the ingredients.
Means 'additive-free' more broadly; 無化調 specifically refers to the absence of chemical seasonings like MSG.
Abbreviation of 無化学調味料 (mu-kagaku chōmiryō), literally 'no chemical seasoning'.