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MENTHE POIVREE [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2012-01-19
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Spices and Condiments
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- peppermint
1, record 1, English, peppermint
correct, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Nomenclature on spices and condiments: natural vegetable products or mixtures thereof, free from extraneous matter, used for flavouring, seasoning and imparting aroma to foods. 1, record 1, English, - peppermint
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The term "peppermint" applies equally to the product in the whole form or in the ground form. 1, record 1, English, - peppermint
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
peppermint: term standardized by ISO. 2, record 1, English, - peppermint
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Mentha piperita: scientific name of the plant from which the spice is produced. 2, record 1, English, - peppermint
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Épices et condiments
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- menthe poivrée
1, record 1, French, menthe%20poivr%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Nomenclature sur les épices : produits végétaux naturels ou mélanges de ceux-ci, exempts de matières étrangères, utilisés pour donner de la saveur et de l'arôme et pour assaisonner les aliments. 1, record 1, French, - menthe%20poivr%C3%A9e
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Le terme «menthe poivrée» est applicable à la fois au produit entier et au produit en poudre. 1, record 1, French, - menthe%20poivr%C3%A9e
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
menthe poivrée : terme normalisé par l'ISO. 2, record 1, French, - menthe%20poivr%C3%A9e
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Mentha piperita : nom scientifique de la plante dont est tirée l'épice. 2, record 1, French, - menthe%20poivr%C3%A9e
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Especias y condimentos
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- hierbabuena
1, record 1, Spanish, hierbabuena
feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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