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oil of bitter almond [1 record]

Record 1 2002-01-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemistry
  • Food Additives
  • Pharmacology
DEF

Volatile oil from dried ripe kernels of bitter almonds [which contains] amygdalin ... Obtained by macerating with water, then steam distilling ... Colorless to yellow, very refractive liquid; characteristic odor and taste of benzaldehyde. Very poisonous! ... Use: Only the oil free from HCN may be used for liqueurs and foods.

OBS

[The same oil is also obtained from many kernels] such as apricots, cherries, plums, and especially peaches.

OBS

The scientific name for bitter almond is Amygdalus communis var. amara.

Key term(s)
  • bitter oil

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chimie
  • Additifs alimentaires
  • Pharmacologie
DEF

Liquide huileux, incolore ou jaune, volatil, obtenu par macération et distillation des graines séchées de l'amandier (Amygdalus communis var. amara).

OBS

Débarrassée de ses composants mortels, cette huile sert d'aromatisant pour boissons et autres.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Química
  • Aditivos alimentarios
  • Farmacología
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