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CHEMICAL LEAVEN [1 record]

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Record 1 2009-11-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Food Additives
  • Breadmaking
OBS

Chemical leaveners include baking powder, baking soda, baking ammonia, phosphates, cream of tartar, etc.

OBS

Since chemical expertise is required to create a functional chemical leaven without leaving behind off-flavors from the chemical precursors involved, such substances are often mixed into premeasured combinations for maximum results.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Additifs alimentaires
  • Boulangerie
CONT

Le pain éclair est comme le pain, mais la levure y est remplacée par un agent de levage chimique pour aérer la pâte.

OBS

Les levures chimiques comprennent le bicarbonate de soude, la poudre à pâte (dite «levure chimique», en Europe), le bicarbonate d'ammonium, la crème de tartre, etc.

Spanish

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