Bezalkoholowych

Bezalkoholowych is the genitive plural form of the Polish adjective bezalkoholowy, used to describe nouns in the genitive case. It appears most commonly in phrases such as napojów bezalkoholowych (non-alcoholic beverages).

Definition and scope: bezalkoholowy means free from ethanol. In product labeling, it generally denotes items containing little or no alcohol. In the European Union, beverages labeled non-alcoholic typically contain up to 0.5% alcohol by volume; some products are marketed with 0.0% ABV.

Applications: The term is most often used for beverages, including piwo bezalkoholowe (non-alcoholic beer) and napoje bezalkoholowe (soft drinks). It can also describe medicines, tinctures, or flavorings produced without ethanol as a solvent or preservative.

Regulation and labeling: Labels may indicate ABV percentage and may include warnings for certain groups (e.g., drivers, minors). The term bezalkoholowy does not guarantee the absence of trace amounts due to production processes or fermentation.

Usage and culture: The market for bezalkoholowych products has grown with health, religious, and transportation concerns, with ongoing development in taste and quality to resemble alcoholic drinks while remaining non-intoxicating.

Etymology: Derives from bez alkoholu (without alcohol). The phrase bezalkoholowych is a grammatical form used in nominal phrases to denote plurality in the genitive. It is widely understood in Polish-language contexts.