Zeefbaar

Zeefbaar is a term used in the Netherlands to describe something that is sieved or can be sieved. The word originates from the Dutch verb "zeven," meaning to sieve or strain. It is commonly encountered in culinary contexts, referring to ingredients that have been passed through a sieve to remove lumps or separate particles of different sizes. For example, flour is often described as zeefbaar, indicating it can be sifted to achieve a finer texture, which is crucial for baking.

The concept of zeefbaar extends beyond food preparation. In a broader sense, it can refer to any material that can be separated by size using a sieve or screen. This might include sand, gravel, or even certain types of powders used in industrial processes. The degree to which something is zeefbaar depends on its physical properties and the mesh size of the sieve being used. Materials that are not zeefbaar would either pass through the sieve entirely or be too large to fit.