smakprov

Smakprov is a Swedish noun meaning a small sample of food, drink, or another product that is intended to be tried or evaluated. The word is a compound of smak (taste) and prov (test or sample). It is widely used in everyday language to refer to portions or items offered for trial, as well as to previews of content.

In retail and marketing, smakprov commonly denotes free or sample-sized items given to customers, such as gratis smakprov or samples included with purchases. In gastronomy and at events, a smakprov or smakprovning describes a tasting session in which several products are sampled to compare flavors, textures, and aromas. Sensory testing and product development also employ the term to refer to small portions presented to participants for evaluation.

In publishing and media contexts, smakprov can mean an excerpt or preview of a longer work, such as a sample chapter or teaser released to entice readers.

Linguistically, smakprov is a common Swedish compound noun and has cognates in related Scandinavian languages, where similar terms refer to taste samples or previews. The specific meaning—food sample, promotional sample, or literary excerpt—depends on context, but all senses share the core idea of a small, evaluative portion offered for experience or assessment.