Vegetabilske

Vegetabilske is a term used in several Scandinavian languages to describe substances derived from plants or vegetables. It functions as an adjective and is commonly found in industry and nutrition to distinguish plant-based ingredients from those of animal origin or mineral origin. In English, closest equivalents are plant-based or vegetable-derived.

The root is Latin vegetabilis via European languages; in Danish and Norwegian the form vegetabilsk or vegetabilske marks plural or feminine forms.

The term appears in contexts such as vegetable oils (vegetabilske olier), vegetable fats, plant-based proteins, and extracts used in food, cosmetics, and chemistry. It signals plant origin and can appear on labels, marketing, or technical specifications.

Vegetable ingredients are typically extracted from seeds, fruits, or other plant parts. Common sources include soybean, rapeseed (canola), sunflower, olive, corn, palm, and coconut. Methods include pressing and solvent extraction, followed by refining, deodorization, or fractionation for specific uses.

Plant-based oils and fats are usually high in unsaturated fats; processing can affect flavor and stability. Allergenicity is possible with certain sources (soy, peanuts). Sustainability issues may be discussed with some oils (e.g., palm oil). The term is often used to emphasize plant origin in product descriptions, labeling, and regulatory contexts.

See also: Plant-based diet; Vegetable oil; Vegetable protein; Botanical extract.