Sokeriset

Sokeriset is a Finnish adjective describing foods or drinks that contain sugar or have a high sugar content. It is formed from the word sokeri (sugar) with the suffixes used to create descriptive forms, and the plural form -set when referring to multiple items. The term is commonly used to indicate taste or composition, for example sokeriset juomat (sugary beverages) or sokeriset leivonnaiset (sugar-rich pastries). It frequently appears on product labels, menus and consumer guidance.

In nutrition and consumer contexts, sokeriset products refer to items with added sugars or high free-sugar content. They are distinguished from unsweetened or low-sugar options and are often grouped as a category in dietary recommendations and food labeling.

Health considerations are central to discussions of sokeriset foods. High sugar intake is associated with dental caries, obesity, type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome. Health authorities advocate reducing daily sugar consumption. The World Health Organization recommends that free sugars account for less than 10% of total energy intake, with a further reduction to below 5% for additional health benefits. In Finland, THL and other agencies publish guidance on sugar intake and labeling, including sokeripitoisuus (sugar content) per 100 g or 100 ml to aid consumer choices.

Regulatory context includes EU nutrition labeling requirements that mandate displaying sugar content. Marketing claims such as sokerittomat (sugar-free) or kevyt (light) interact with the use of sokeriset to describe products that are not sugar-free. Sokeriset functions as a broad, descriptive category in Finnish food discourse.