diff --git a/src/definitions/modules/dropdown.js b/src/definitions/modules/dropdown.js
index 0623e558d..aa8816127 100644
--- a/src/definitions/modules/dropdown.js
+++ b/src/definitions/modules/dropdown.js
@@ -1110,7 +1110,7 @@ $.fn.dropdown = function(parameters) {
               ? $choice.data(metadata.value)
               : (typeof choiceText === 'string')
                 ? choiceText.toLowerCase().trim()
-                : choiceText.trim()
+                : choiceText
             ;
           },
           inputEvent: function() {