marmorerad

Marmorerad is a Swedish adjective meaning marbled or marble-patterned. It describes an appearance or texture that shows a veined, irregular mix of colors or tones reminiscent of natural marble. The word is formed from marmor (marble) and the suffix -erad, indicating that the quality or pattern is present.

In culinary use, marmorerad kött refers to meat with visible intramuscular fat that creates a marbled appearance. This marbling is generally associated with heightened tenderness and flavor, and it is often a factor in grading beef and other meats.

In design, crafts, and finishing, marmorerad describes surfaces or finishes that imitate marble. This can apply to wood, metal, plastic, glass, or textiles and is achieved through painting, staining, lamination, or other finishing techniques designed to create veined, marble-like patterns.

Beyond foods and surfaces, the term can be used more broadly to describe any material showing marble-like veining or coloration, such as marmorerad wood or marmorerad metal treatments. The concept is common in discussions of aesthetics, food quality, and product design where a marble-like appearance is valued.

See also: marmorerering (the process of creating marble patterns), marmorering (the broader term for marble-like veining).