Zsíralapú

Zsíralapú is a Hungarian adjective meaning "fat-based" or "lipid-based," used to describe substances, formulations, or systems in which fats or fatty components form the primary base. The word is formed from zsír (fat) and alapú (based). In general usage, the term attaches to foods, diet concepts, pharmaceutical and cosmetic formulations, and scientific descriptions where fats serve as the principal base or solvent.

In nutrition and dietetics, a "zsíralapú étrend" denotes a dietary pattern where fats provide a large share of energy, often alongside restrictions on carbohydrates or proteins. In medical nutrition contexts, lipid-rich formulations may be described as "zsíralapú" when fats are the solvent or carrier in the preparation.

In pharmaceutical and cosmetic sciences, "zsíralapú" describes products that use fats or oil-based substances as their primary vehicle, such as ointments, lipid-based emulsions, or oil-in-water creams. Lipid-based delivery systems are related concepts that may be referred to as "zsíralapú" in Hungarian, particularly in more informal usage.

The term is widely understood in Hungarian technical and popular discourse and can be found in nutrition literature, product labeling, and consumer health discussions. Its exact meaning is context-dependent, requiring specification of the particular fat source (for example, vegetable oil or animal fat) and the application domain (diet, pharmacology, or cosmetics).