Kuidupitoisten

Kuidupitoisten is a Finnish term used to describe foods or products that have a high content of dietary fiber. The word combines kuid u, meaning fiber, with a suffix that conveys richness or abundance, resulting in a form that is commonly used in plural genitive to modify nouns, for example kuidupitoisten elintarvikkeiden.

In linguistic use, kuidupitoisten functions as an adjective phrase that indicates a characteristic of a product. It is typically found in consumer-oriented writing, product labeling, and nutrition-related discussions to signal that a item is a good source of dietary fiber. The term is descriptive rather than a formal regulatory category on its own.

Regulatory context is important for claims associated with the word. In the European Union, nutrition and health claims are governed by Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006. A fiber-related claim such as kuidupitoisten would require the product to meet established thresholds for dietary fiber content, with common criteria including at least about 6 g of dietary fiber per 100 g or per 100 ml for a “high fiber” claim, and at least about 3 g per 100 g or per 100 ml for a “source of fiber” claim. National authorities, including Finland’s Ruokavirasto, provide guidance to ensure accuracy and prevent misleading labeling.

Typical examples include whole-grain bread, bran cereals, legumes, oats, and fruits or vegetables with edible skins, especially those marketed as fiber-rich or kuitupitoisen. The term remains a descriptive label reflecting nutritional content rather than a distinct product category.