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ADDITIF DIRECT [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2016-02-26
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Food Additives
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- intentional additive
1, record 1, English, intentional%20additive
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- intentional food additive 2, record 1, English, intentional%20food%20additive
correct
- direct additive 2, record 1, English, direct%20additive
correct
- direct food additive 3, record 1, English, direct%20food%20additive
correct
- functional food additive 4, record 1, English, functional%20food%20additive
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Intentional additives are substances purposely added to perform specific functions. For example, they may preserve the quality of the food, improve the nutritive value or add flavor. 5, record 1, English, - intentional%20additive
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Intentional additives include preservatives, buffers, acids and alkalies, colours, sweeteners, nutrient supplements and flavouring materials. 6, record 1, English, - intentional%20additive
Record 1, Key term(s)
- functional additive
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Additifs alimentaires
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- additif direct
1, record 1, French, additif%20direct
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les additifs sont généralement classés suivant leurs effets. Deux grandes catégories: les additifs directs destinés à conserver les aliments ou à modifier leurs propriétés organoleptiques, les additifs indirects qui facilitent leur fabrication. 1, record 1, French, - additif%20direct
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les additifs directs comprennent les agents conservateurs, acidulants, amérisants, colorants, édulcorants et exhausteurs de saveur et de texture. 2, record 1, French, - additif%20direct
Record 1, Key term(s)
- additif alimentaire direct
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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