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ACIDULATING AGENT [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2004-03-09
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Food Additives
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- acidulant
1, record 1, English, acidulant
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- acidulent 2, record 1, English, acidulent
correct
- acidulating agent 2, record 1, English, acidulating%20agent
correct
- acidifying agent 2, record 1, English, acidifying%20agent
correct
- acid additive 3, record 1, English, acid%20additive
correct
- fruit acid 3, record 1, English, fruit%20acid
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An additive that increases the acid content of a food. It acts as a conservative as well and masks some aftertastes. Used in salting, candy, jams, beverages, etc. 4, record 1, English, - acidulant
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Also used as preservatives to prevent germ and spore growths that spoil food. 5, record 1, English, - acidulant
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Additifs alimentaires
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- acidulant
1, record 1, French, acidulant
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- acidifiant 2, record 1, French, acidifiant
correct, masculine noun
- agent acidifiant 3, record 1, French, agent%20acidifiant
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Additif ayant pour fonction d'ajouter à l'acidité d'une denrée alimentaire. Il agit en même temps comme conservateur et peut aussi servir à masquer certains arrière-goûts. S'emploie en salaison, en confiserie, dans les confitures, les boissons, etc. 4, record 1, French, - acidulant
Record 1, Key term(s)
- agent acidulant
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Aditivos alimentarios
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- acidulante
1, record 1, Spanish, acidulante
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Aditivo alimentario de carácter ácido y normalmente orgánico, usado como intensificador del sabor, preservador, tampón, agente para la salazón de carnes, modificador de la viscosidad, etc. 2, record 1, Spanish, - acidulante
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