rouheiksi

Rouheiksi is a Finnish word formed from the noun rouhe, meaning a coarse texture or rough material, with the translative suffix -ksi that expresses change of state. Therefore rouheiksi literally means “into coarse pieces” or “into a coarse form.” The term is used to indicate the result of processing something by crushing, breaking, or grinding to a rough, chunky texture.

In usage, rouheiksi typically appears in cooking, baking, and food processing contexts. It describes how ingredients should be prepared or the texture that results from processing. For example, almonds, nuts, seeds, grains, or coffee can be described as murskattu rouheiksi to indicate they have been crushed into coarse bits. The phrase can also appear in instructions where a mixture is to be left in a coarse state rather than ground to flour or powder.

Rouheiksi contrasts with terms that describe finer textures, such as hienoksi (finely) or jauheeksi (to powder). It is most common when the intention is a texture that provides bite or bulk, rather than a smooth or powdery consistency. While primarily found in culinary and food manufacturing language, the form can also appear in general descriptions of any material that is processed into a coarse form.

See also: rouhe (coarse texture), murskata (to crush), rouhita (to grind/crush), karkeaksi (to roughen).