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CARDAMON [2 records]

Record 1 2018-06-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Botany
  • Spices and Condiments
Universal entry(ies)
CONT

Cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum), a member of the family Zingiberaceae, is well known for its traditional pharmaceutical and food uses. This spice is especially famous for its seed pods with characteristic aroma and taste.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Botanique
  • Épices et condiments
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
DEF

Plante d'Asie (Indes, Ceylan [Sri-Lanka], Cambodge, etc.), de la famille des Zingibéracées, [...] et dont la graine a une saveur poivrée et aromatique.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Botánica
  • Especias y condimentos
Entrada(s) universal(es)
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Record 2 2004-05-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Spices and Condiments
DEF

A spice consisting of whole or ground dried fruit, or seeds, of Elettaria cardamomum, a herbaceous perennial of the ginger family (Zingiberaceae).

OBS

The term "cardamon" applies equally to the product in the whole form or in the ground form.

OBS

cardamom: term standardized by ISO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Épices et condiments
OBS

Nomenclature sur les épices : Produits végétaux naturels ou mélanges de ceux-ci, exempts de matières étrangères, utilisés pour donner de la saveur et de l'arôme et pour assaisonner les aliments.

OBS

Le terme est applicable à la fois au produit entier et au produit en poudre.

OBS

Termes normalisés par l'ISO.

Spanish

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