Fettreichen

Fettreichen is a German adjective used to describe foods, diets, or substances that contain a high amount of fat. The base adjective is fettreich, and fettreichen is an inflected form used in different grammatical contexts, for example in fettreiche Lebensmittel or fettreichen Käse. The term is commonly found in nutrition labeling and dietary discussions.

In nutrition, fat-rich items have high energy density because fat supplies about 9 kilocalories per gram, more than carbohydrates or protein. The health implications depend on the fat type: saturated and trans fats are associated with increased cardiovascular risk in some populations, while unsaturated fats can be protective. Dietary guidelines generally encourage limiting saturated and trans fats while emphasizing sources of unsaturated fats.

Fettreiche foods span plant-based oils and nuts, fatty fish, dairy products such as cream and cheese, and fatty cuts of meat as well as many processed snacks and desserts. In cooking, high-fat ingredients contribute texture, aroma and satiety but also increase caloric content.

Nutrition labeling in many countries reports Fettgehalt or fat per 100 grams, as well as total energy. The term fettreich is therefore a descriptive category used to compare foods by their lipids content rather than a judgment on quality.

See also Lipide, Fett, Ernährungswissenschaft.