Rasvased

Rasvased is an Estonian adjective meaning fatty or oily. It describes substances with high fat content, including foods, oils, and other lipids. The term can be used to describe textures and flavors (for example, rasvase maitsega meaning a fatty or rich taste). It is not typically used to describe people in neutral contexts; using it about individuals can be pejorative and is generally avoided in respectful language.

In nutrition and cuisine, rasvased foods contain substantial amounts of fats. Fats (rasvad) are one of the body's three macronutrients and provide about 9 kilocalories per gram. Rasvased foods include oils, butter, cream, fatty cuts of meat, and some nuts. Fats can be saturated or unsaturated; health guidance typically emphasizes moderating saturated fats in favor of unsaturated fats and foods with healthier lipid profiles. Excessive consumption of rasvased foods can contribute to obesity, cardiovascular disease, and other health issues.

In Estonian grammar, rasvased is the plural nominative form of the adjective rasvane. It agrees with the noun it modifies: rasvane (singular), rasvased (plural). The term is commonly used in everyday language to describe texture or culinary qualities, but in formal nutrition terminology more precise terms like rasvad (fats) or rasvane toit (fatty food) are often used.

See also: rasvad, rasvumine, dieet, tervislikud rasvad.