Ainesosaluettelona

Ainesosaluettelona is a Finnish linguistic form meaning “as an ingredients list.” It is built from the words ainesosa (ingredient) and luettelo (list) with the suffix -na, which indicates “as.” In Finnish texts the phrase signals that content is presented in the form of or as an ingredients list.

In practice, the phrase can appear in recipes or on product packaging to indicate that the following section enumerates ingredients. It helps readers understand that the information should be read as a list of components rather than as continuous prose.

An ingredients list typically presents items in descending order by weight at the time of processing and may include quantities and allergen information. In the European Union, such lists are governed by Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 on the provision of food information to consumers, and must be provided in the appropriate language and formatted to aid consumer understanding.

In Finnish labeling, the actual list of ingredients is referred to by the noun ainesosaluettelo, while ainesosaluettelona describes how that content is presented—specifically, as an ingredients list. The practical purpose is to structure information clearly for consumers who need to identify ingredients and potential allergens before purchasing or consuming a product.

See also: ainesosat, ainesosaluettelo, and food labeling.