Pelkistyneitä
Pelkistyneitä (Finnish for "reduced" or "deoxidized") refers to a traditional Finnish method of preserving food by reducing its oxygen content, primarily through the use of water or other liquids. This technique was historically employed to extend the shelf life of various perishable items, particularly during long winters or in remote areas where refrigeration was unavailable.
The process often involved submerging food items such as fish, meat, or berries in water, brine, or
Pelkistyneet techniques were particularly widespread in rural Finland, where households relied on seasonal harvesting and preservation
While modern refrigeration and food processing have largely replaced traditional pelkistyneet methods, they remain a cultural