ülejääkseid
Ülejäägid refers to leftover food or surplus food in Estonian. This can encompass a wide range of items, from uncooked ingredients to prepared meals that have not been consumed. The concept of ülejäägid is often associated with efforts to reduce food waste and promote more sustainable consumption patterns.
In a household context, ülejäägid might be the extra portions of a meal, ingredients purchased in larger
On a larger scale, ülejäägid can refer to surplus food from restaurants, catering services, or food manufacturers.
The term also implicitly carries a connection to resourcefulness and avoiding waste. Historically, before modern preservation