Soseutettu

Soseutettu is a Finnish adjective meaning puréed or mashed, describing food that has been processed to a smooth, lump-free consistency by methods such as blending, mashing, or sieving.

The word derives from sose, meaning purée or mush, with the -ettu participle suffix forming an adjective. It is used in recipes, dietary guidelines, and meal descriptions to indicate texture rather than flavor, and it can describe anything from fruits and vegetables to cereals that have been processed to a soft consistency.

Common examples include soseutettu omena (puréed apple), soseutettu peruna (mashed potato), and soseutettu porkkana (puréed carrot). The term is frequent in home cooking, infant feeding, and healthcare settings to describe foods prepared for babies, the elderly, or people with swallowing difficulties.

Preparation and texture: soseutettu foods are produced by blending or mashing until smooth; for very fine textures, they may be sieved or passed through a strainer. The amount of liquid added—water, milk, or stock—affects smoothness. The texture can range from very smooth purée to a softer mash, depending on methods and equipment used.

In Finnish contexts, soseutettu is common in family kitchens, daycare menus, and hospital meals, reflecting the practical need for easily swallowable, smooth-textured foods. The term corresponds to puréed or smooth-textured in English-language descriptions, and is related to general concepts of baby food and dietary modification for texture.