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ANNATTO [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2016-03-15
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Plant and Crop Production
- Botany
- Food Industries
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- bija
1, record 1, English, bija
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- annotto 2, record 1, English, annotto
correct
- achiote 1, record 1, English, achiote
correct
- roucou 1, record 1, English, roucou
correct
- bijoul 1, record 1, English, bijoul
correct
- annatto 3, record 1, English, annatto
correct
- anatto 4, record 1, English, anatto
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Tiny rusty-red seeds used primarily for color. Can be ground to be used as a powder (like paprika). 5, record 1, English, - bija
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Native to tropical America, seeds are ground and used as a spice in Latin America, and in south-east, where they feature in ukoy or shrimp and potato cakes. 1, record 1, English, - bija
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Cultures (Agriculture)
- Botanique
- Industrie de l'alimentation
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- rocou
1, record 1, French, rocou
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- annatto 2, record 1, French, annatto
correct, masculine noun, obsolete
- anatto 2, record 1, French, anatto
correct, masculine noun, obsolete
- achiotte 3, record 1, French, achiotte
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Producción vegetal
- Botánica
- Industria alimentaria
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- bija
1, record 1, Spanish, bija
feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- achiote 1, record 1, Spanish, achiote
masculine noun
- anato 1, record 1, Spanish, anato
masculine noun
- anoto 1, record 1, Spanish, anoto
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2015-03-13
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Dyes and Pigments (Industries)
- Food Additives
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- annatto
1, record 2, English, annatto
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- anato 1, record 2, English, anato
correct
- anatto 2, record 2, English, anatto
correct
- arnatta 1, record 2, English, arnatta
correct
- arnatto 2, record 2, English, arnatto
correct
- arnotta 1, record 2, English, arnotta
correct
- arnotto 2, record 2, English, arnotto
correct
- rocou 1, record 2, English, rocou
correct
- roucou 1, record 2, English, roucou
correct
- anatta 1, record 2, English, anatta
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A red or yellowish red dyestuff containing bixin prepared from the pulp surrounding the seeds of the annatto tree [Bixa orellana] and used esp. for coloring oils, butter and cheese. 3, record 2, English, - annatto
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Annatto is also used to color sausage casings. 4, record 2, English, - annatto
Record 2, Key term(s)
- butter color
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Teintures et pigments (Industries)
- Additifs alimentaires
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- rocou
1, record 2, French, rocou
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- annatto 2, record 2, French, annatto
correct, masculine noun, obsolete
- annato 2, record 2, French, annato
correct, masculine noun, obsolete
- anatto 3, record 2, French, anatto
masculine noun
- orléans 2, record 2, French, orl%C3%A9ans
masculine noun
- roucort 2, record 2, French, roucort
masculine noun
- rouge d'Annatto 4, record 2, French, rouge%20d%27Annatto
correct, masculine noun
- raucourt 5, record 2, French, raucourt
correct, masculine noun
- rocou annatto 2, record 2, French, rocou%20annatto
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Colorant rouge présenté sous forme de pâte soluble dans l'eau. Obtenu par broyage des graines de Bixa orellana, le rocouyer d'Amérique, il est utilisé pour les huiles, beurres et fromages, ainsi que pour les enveloppes de saucisses. 2, record 2, French, - rocou
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2000-03-13
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Dyes and Pigments (Industries)
- Meats and Meat Industries
- Food Preservation and Canning
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- annatto
1, record 3, English, annatto
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Teintures et pigments (Industries)
- Salaison, boucherie et charcuterie
- Conservation des aliments et conserverie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- rocou
1, record 3, French, rocou
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- bixine 1, record 3, French, bixine
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Teinture végétale extraite d'un arbre tropical, le rocouyer (Bixa orellana), et utilisée pour colorer le poisson avant le fumage. 2, record 3, French, - rocou
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme(s) normalisé(s) par le Comité de normalisation de la terminologie des pêches commerciales. 3, record 3, French, - rocou
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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