Toiduvalik

Toiduvalik is an Estonian term meaning "the range of foods offered" or "the menu of available dishes." It is a compound of toit (food) and valik (choice). In everyday use it denotes the set of options available for selection in meals, whether in a restaurant, cafeteria, or other food service setting. In more formal contexts the term menüü is also used, but toiduvalik emphasizes the variety and selection rather than a fixed list.

In restaurants, a toiduvalik may include several main dishes, sides, and beverages, sometimes with dietary notes such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, or lactose-free options. In schools, hospitals, and company cafeterias the toiduvalik refers to the planned meal options designed to meet nutritional guidelines and accommodate allergies, religious dietary rules, or personal preferences. These options can change seasonally or daily.

Linguistic and cultural notes: The term reflects Estonia's emphasis on meal variety and balanced nutrition and is common in signage, menus, and everyday speech. It is closely related to other terms such as toit (food), valik (choice), and menüü (menu).

See also: toit, valik, menüü, toitumine.