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MESCAL [2 records]

Record 1 2022-10-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Distilling Industries (Food Ind.)
  • Beverages
DEF

[A] Mexican liquor made by distilling the fermented mash obtained following roasting of the thick central part of various agaves.

CONT

Mescal and pulque are similar, made from various species of wild agave, and have a stronger flavour.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Distillerie (Alimentation)
  • Boissons (Industrie de l'alimentation)
DEF

Eau-de-vie, originaire du Mexique, à base de suc d'agave.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Destilería (Ind. alimentaria)
  • Bebidas
DEF

Bebida alcohólica destilada mexicana, 100 % de maguey o agave, obtenida por destilación de jugos fermentados con microorganismos espontáneos o cultivados, extraídos de cabezas maduras de magueyes o agaves cocidos [...]

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Record 2 2010-02-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • International Bodies and Committees
  • Biological Sciences

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités internationaux
  • Sciences biologiques

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Organismos y comités internacionales
  • Ciencias biológicas
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