gepelde

Gepelde is a Dutch adjective meaning peeled, used to describe food or other objects from which the outer layer has been removed. It is the attributive form of the past participle derived from the verb pellen (to peel). The related past participle is gepeld, which is used in finite verb forms (for example, ik heb de aardappel gepeld).

In Dutch, gepelde serves as the adjective that accompanies a noun, as in gepelde aardappel (peeled potato), gepelde garnalen (peeled shrimp), or gepelde kokosnoot (peeled coconut). It is commonly found in cooking, groceries, and labeling, where a product is described by its processed state rather than its original form.

Etymology and usage notes: gepelde is formed with the ge- prefix and the -e ending, following standard Dutch adjective agreement rules when used before a noun. The base past participle gepeld is used in predicate or compound verbal constructions (for example, De aardappel is gepeld). While gepelde is widespread in culinary contexts, other forms such as gepelde sinaasappel and gepelde noten appear with varying frequency depending on regional usage and dish preparation.

Overall, gepelde denotes the state of having been peeled and is a common descriptor in Dutch culinary language and everyday labeling.