Krõbe

Krõbe is an Estonian adjective meaning crispy or crunchy. It describes a texture that is firm and brittle, often producing a crackling sound when broken or bitten. The word is commonly used to refer to foods that are baked or fried to a crisp.

In everyday cooking and food writing, krõbe is used to characterize crusts and dry snacks such as bread crusts, crackers, chips, and cookies, as well as certain pastries that are designed to be eaten with a crisp bite. The term can describe the outer surface of a dish or the finished product’s texture. The opposite of krõbe is pehme, meaning soft.

Linguistic notes: Krõbe is a native Estonian word that appears in standard language, dictionaries, and descriptive culinary texts. It is a versatile descriptor in menus and recipes, conveying a sensory impression that complements other texture terms.

See also: Estonian language, texture, culinary terminology, food texture.