Kasviperäisestä

Kasviperäisestä is a Finnish term that translates to "plant-based" or "derived from plants." It is used to describe products, ingredients, or substances that originate from plants. This can encompass a wide range of items, from food and beverages to materials and even certain chemicals. In the context of food, kasviperäisestä refers to ingredients that are not animal products, such as vegetables, fruits, grains, legumes, nuts, and seeds. It is often used interchangeably with terms like vegan or vegetarian when describing dietary choices. Beyond food, kasviperäisestä can also refer to materials like wood, cotton, or plant-based fibers used in textiles and construction. The concept emphasizes the natural origin of these items from the plant kingdom.