Soseutettuja

Soseutettuja is a Finnish term that functions as an adjective meaning “pureed” or “mashed,” used to describe foods that have been processed into a smooth consistency. It is the plural partitive form of soseutettu, derived from the verb soseuttaa, which means to puree or mash. In practice, soseutettuja modifies nouns such as vihanneksia (vegetables) or marjoja (berries), for example soseutettuja vihanneksia or soseutettuja hedelmiä.

The term is common in everyday language, recipes, and labeling, particularly to indicate a texture rather than a specific dish. It is widely used in contexts where smoothness is important, such as infant nutrition, elderly or ill care, and medical or dietary diets that require texture-modified foods. Soseutettuja foods are understood to be prepared to a consistency suitable for easy swallowing and digestion.

Preparation generally involves mechanical processing that breaks down solid foods into a uniform puree. Common methods include using a blender, food processor, or potato masher, often with added liquid like water, milk, broth, or juice to adjust texture. There is a range of textures described under the broader concept of soseutus, from smooth purees to slightly coarser mash, depending on processing time and method.

Soseutettuja is a descriptive term rather than a fixed product category; many foods can be prepared as soseutettuja, reflecting texture preferences or dietary requirements rather than a single recipe. See also Soseutus, Pureed foods, Baby food, Finnish cuisine.