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FOOD DETERIORATION [13 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-03-28
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Food Industries
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- food item
1, record 1, English, food%20item
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- food article 2, record 1, English, food%20article
correct, noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The lists also indicate which food items are considered to be perishable staple food varieties, which are either frozen staple food items or fresh, unrefrigerated, or refrigerated staple food items that would spoil or suffer significant deterioration in quality within 2-3 weeks at room temperature. 3, record 1, English, - food%20item
Record 1, Key term(s)
- SUSTAGRIDUR2025
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Industrie de l'alimentation
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- article alimentaire
1, record 1, French, article%20alimentaire
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Un rappel d'aliments est lancé lorsqu'il est jugé que l'article alimentaire représente un risque pour la santé des consommateurs. 2, record 1, French, - article%20alimentaire
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2018-03-08
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Fish
- Ecology (General)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- clogging of gills
1, record 2, English, clogging%20of%20gills
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
High suspended solids concentrations have two types of impacts on fish : direct impacts on fish present(clogging of gills, abrasion of membranes, impacts on growth and survival of eggs and larvae, impacts on diet, reproduction and migration and synergistic effects) ;and indirect impacts(deterioration of spawning beds and disappearance of sources of food--benthos and plankton). 1, record 2, English, - clogging%20of%20gills
Record 2, Key term(s)
- gill clogging
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Poissons
- Écologie (Généralités)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- colmatage des branchies
1, record 2, French, colmatage%20des%20branchies
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
En ce qui concerne les poissons, les effets de concentrations élevées de matières en suspension sont de deux types : effets directs sur les organismes en présence (colmatage des branchies, abrasion de membranes, effets sur la croissance et la survie des œufs et des larves, effets sur le régime alimentaire, la reproduction et la migration, ainsi que les effets synergiques); effets indirects (dégradation des lits de fraie et disparition de sources de nourriture - benthos et plancton). 1, record 2, French, - colmatage%20des%20branchies
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2018-03-08
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Zoology
- Effects of Pollution
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- abrasion of membrane
1, record 3, English, abrasion%20of%20membrane
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
High suspended solids concentrations have two types of impacts on fish : direct impacts on fish present(clogging of gills, abrasion of membranes, impacts on growth and survival of eggs and larvae, impacts on diet, reproduction and migration and synergistic effects) ;and indirect impacts(deterioration of spawning beds and disappearance of sources of food--benthos and plankton). 1, record 3, English, - abrasion%20of%20membrane
Record 3, Key term(s)
- membrane abrasion
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Zoologie
- Effets de la pollution
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- abrasion de membrane
1, record 3, French, abrasion%20de%20membrane
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
En ce qui concerne les poissons, les effets de concentrations élevées de matières en suspension sont de deux types : effets directs sur les organismes en présence (colmatage des branchies, abrasion de membranes, effets sur la croissance et la survie des œufs et des larves, effets sur le régime alimentaire, la reproduction et la migration, ainsi que les effets synergiques); effets indirects (dégradation des lits de fraie et disparition de sources de nourriture - benthos et plancton). 1, record 3, French, - abrasion%20de%20membrane
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2017-08-09
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Food Industries
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- food security status
1, record 4, English, food%20security%20status
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Even if individuals’ food intake is adequate today, they are still considered food-insecure if periodically they have inadequate access to food, risking deterioration of their nutrition status. Adverse weather conditions, political instability or economic factors(unemployment, rising food prices) may have an impact on individuals’ food security status. 1, record 4, English, - food%20security%20status
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Industrie de l'alimentation
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- état de sécurité alimentaire
1, record 4, French, %C3%A9tat%20de%20s%C3%A9curit%C3%A9%20alimentaire
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Même si votre apport alimentaire est adéquat aujourd'hui, vous êtes toujours considéré à risque de souffrir d'insécurité alimentaire si sur une base régulière, vous avez un accès inadéquat aux aliments, et vous risquez une détérioration de votre état nutritionnel. Les conditions climatiques défavorables (sécheresses, inondations), l'instabilité politique (troubles sociaux), ou les facteurs économiques (chômage, augmentation du prix des aliments) pourraient avoir un impact sur votre état de sécurité alimentaire. 1, record 4, French, - %C3%A9tat%20de%20s%C3%A9curit%C3%A9%20alimentaire
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2017-05-24
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Packaging Machinery and Equipment
- Food Preservation and Canning
- Electrical Appliances and Equipment
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- vacuum sealer
1, record 5, English, vacuum%20sealer
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- vacuum sealing machine 2, record 5, English, vacuum%20sealing%20machine
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Vacuum sealers are great for storing food.... They work by pulling air away and creating a tight seal around the food, blocking it from elements that hasten deterioration. 1, record 5, English, - vacuum%20sealer
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Machines et équipement d'emballage
- Conservation des aliments et conserverie
- Appareillage électrique
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- ensacheur sous vide
1, record 5, French, ensacheur%20sous%20vide
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- scelleuse sous vide 2, record 5, French, scelleuse%20sous%20vide
correct, feminine noun
- soude-sac électrique 3, record 5, French, soude%2Dsac%20%C3%A9lectrique
correct, masculine noun
- scelleur sous vide 4, record 5, French, scelleur%20sous%20vide
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'emballage sous vide permet de préserver la fraîcheur des aliments en retirant l'air de leur emballage. Pour le faire chez soi, on peut acheter un ensacheur sous vide. 1, record 5, French, - ensacheur%20sous%20vide
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2016-06-27
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Waste Management
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- food wastage
1, record 6, English, food%20wastage
correct, standardized
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Food wastage refers to any food lost by deterioration or waste. Thus, the term "wastage" encompasses both food loss and food waste. 2, record 6, English, - food%20wastage
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
food wastage: term standardized by Environment Canada and the Translation Bureau for use in the National Inventory Report. 3, record 6, English, - food%20wastage
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Gestion des déchets
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- pertes d'aliments
1, record 6, French, pertes%20d%27aliments
correct, feminine noun, plural, standardized
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
pertes d'aliments : terme normalisé par Environnement Canada et le Bureau de la traduction dans le cadre du Rapport d'inventaire national. 2, record 6, French, - pertes%20d%27aliments
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Gestión de los desechos
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- despilfarro de alimentos
1, record 6, Spanish, despilfarro%20de%20alimentos
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La pérdida de alimentos es la reducción involuntaria de alimentos disponibles para el consumo humano que se deriva de las ineficiencias en las cadenas de suministro: infraestructura y logística inadecuadas, falta de tecnología, habilidad y conocimientos y capacidad de gestión insuficiente. [...] El desperdicio de alimentos hace referencia a desechar de forma intencionada alimentos comestibles, sobre todo por los minoristas y consumidores, y se debe al comportamiento de empresas y particulares. El término «despilfarro de alimentos» se refiere normalmente a los dos términos anteriores en conjunto. 1, record 6, Spanish, - despilfarro%20de%20alimentos
Record 7 - internal organization data 2013-10-28
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Chemistry
- Food Industries
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Maillard reaction
1, record 7, English, Maillard%20reaction
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A discoloration or browning of foods that occurs on heating or prolonged storage as a result of a sugar reacting with the amino group of an amino-acid or protein. 1, record 7, English, - Maillard%20reaction
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
It often marks a stage in the deterioration and loss in nutritive value of the food. 1, record 7, English, - Maillard%20reaction
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Chimie
- Industrie de l'alimentation
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- réaction de Maillard
1, record 7, French, r%C3%A9action%20de%20Maillard
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] brunissement non enzymatique des denrées alimentaires, soit à froid, mieux à chaud, par réaction entre leurs sucres réducteurs et les acides aminés de certains de leurs constituants. 2, record 7, French, - r%C3%A9action%20de%20Maillard
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Química
- Industria alimentaria
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- reacción de oscurecimiento
1, record 7, Spanish, reacci%C3%B3n%20de%20oscurecimiento
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2012-10-17
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Food Industries
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- food spoilage
1, record 8, English, food%20spoilage
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- spoilage 2, record 8, English, spoilage
correct
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Deterioration in the color, flavor, odor, or consistency of a food product. 3, record 8, English, - food%20spoilage
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Any perceivable change undergone by a food, through any cause, that renders it unwholesome or unacceptable for use. Spoilage is usually the result of enzyme or microbial action resulting, for example, in lipolytic rancidity, putrefaction, fermentation, or mould growth; but food can also spoil by other means, for example overlong storage, non-enzymic browning, or exposure to air or light. In practice the term is most frequently applied to categorising such deteriorative changes (other than food infection or intoxication) when caused by microorganisms. 4, record 8, English, - food%20spoilage
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Industrie de l'alimentation
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- altération
1, record 8, French, alt%C3%A9ration
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- altération des aliments 1, record 8, French, alt%C3%A9ration%20des%20aliments
correct, feminine noun
- détérioration 2, record 8, French, d%C3%A9t%C3%A9rioration
correct, feminine noun
- détérioration des aliments 3, record 8, French, d%C3%A9t%C3%A9rioration%20des%20aliments
correct, feminine noun
- dégradation des aliments 4, record 8, French, d%C3%A9gradation%20des%20aliments
correct, feminine noun
- dégradation de la qualité des aliments 5, record 8, French, d%C3%A9gradation%20de%20la%20qualit%C3%A9%20des%20aliments
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Changement, modification, transformation d'un produit alimentaire due à des facteurs chimiques et biologiques responsables de la diminution de sa qualité. 4, record 8, French, - alt%C3%A9ration
Record 8, Key term(s)
- dégradation
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Industria alimentaria
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- descomposición de alimentos
1, record 8, Spanish, descomposici%C3%B3n%20de%20alimentos
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Proceso de degradación de los nutrientes del alimento. 2, record 8, Spanish, - descomposici%C3%B3n%20de%20alimentos
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La descomposición de los alimentos se debe a la acción de microorganismos como las bacterias que se encuentran presentes en el medio ambiente. Pero, los alimentos también se echan a perder debido a temperaturas altas, humedad, luz, oxígeno o simplemente con el paso del tiempo. Todos estos factores intervienen en un proceso químico y físico que transforma las sustancias de los alimentos. 3, record 8, Spanish, - descomposici%C3%B3n%20de%20alimentos
Record 9 - internal organization data 2004-05-20
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Food Additives
- Cheese and Dairy Products
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- stabilizer
1, record 9, English, stabilizer
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- stabilizing agent 2, record 9, English, stabilizing%20agent
correct
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A food additive that thickens, prevents separation, prevents flavor deterioration, retards oxidation by increasing viscosity and gives a smoother product. Examples : pectin, gelatin, and gums. 3, record 9, English, - stabilizer
Record 9, Key term(s)
- stabiliser
- stabilising agent
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Additifs alimentaires
- Laiterie, beurrerie et fromagerie
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- agent stabilisant
1, record 9, French, agent%20stabilisant
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- stabilisant 2, record 9, French, stabilisant
correct, masculine noun
- stabilisateur 3, record 9, French, stabilisateur
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Additif alimentaire augmentant la viscosité des solutions, assurant le maintien des émulsions et prévenant la dégradation des saveurs. 4, record 9, French, - agent%20stabilisant
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les principaux agents stabilisants sont les colloïdes hydrophiles suivants : amidons naturels et modifiés [...] celluloses modifiées [...] pectines [...] gélatines et autres protéines, gommes. Ces agents sont utilisés surtout pour augmenter la viscosité de solutions, de suspensions et d'émulsions, et de mousses dont la phase dispersante est aqueuse; ils agissent en tant qu'épaississants. 5, record 9, French, - agent%20stabilisant
Record 9, Key term(s)
- agent stabilisateur
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Aditivos alimentarios
- Productos lácteos
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- estabilizador
1, record 9, Spanish, estabilizador
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sustancia sólida o líquida que añadida a una fórmula impide la separación de los componentes de la mezcla o su descomposición. 2, record 9, Spanish, - estabilizador
Record 10 - internal organization data 2004-04-14
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
- Crop Conservation and Storage
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- Multi-crop Dryers
1, record 10, English, Multi%2Dcrop%20Dryers
correct, Canada
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
An International Development Research Centre(IRDC) Project. "Drying is a preservation process that prevents the deterioration of perishable crops and allows for handling, transport, and storage of food products for sale outside the community where they are grown. Researchers at Chiang Mai University in northeastern Thailand have adapted drying technologies to help expand the markets for fruits and vegetables. For individual farmers, a cabinet-type tray dryer was designed with a capacity of 100 kg. Warm air is produced by a wood-fired furnace and a natural thermal draft moves the air throughout the unit. This dryer has been tested and accepted by the longan farmers who have tried it, and is suitable in those areas where sufficient fuelwood is available". 1, record 10, English, - Multi%2Dcrop%20Dryers
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Conservation des récoltes
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- Des séchoirs polyvalents
1, record 10, French, Des%20s%C3%A9choirs%20polyvalents
correct, Canada
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Un projet du Centre de recherches pour le développement international (CRDI). «Le séchage est un moyen de conservation qui prévient la détérioration des produits agricoles périssables et en permet la manutention, le transport et l'entreposage avant la mise en vente à l'extérieur de la communauté. Des chercheurs de l'Université Chiang Mai dans le nord-est de la Thaïlande ont perfectionné les techniques de séchage afin d'accroître le marché des fruits et légumes. Pour les petits agriculteurs, on a mis au point un séchoir à plateaux en forme d'armoire d'une capacité de 100 kg. Une fournaise à bois y produit de l'air chaud et un courant thermique naturel mobilise l'air dans l'unité. On a testé le séchoir et on l'a utilisé dans les plantations de longanes; les fermiers l'ont dès lors adopté. Le procédé convient là où il y a suffisamment de bois de chauffe.» 1, record 10, French, - Des%20s%C3%A9choirs%20polyvalents
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2001-12-05
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Food Industries
- Packaging
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- deoxidizer
1, record 11, English, deoxidizer
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
- deoxidizing agent 2, record 11, English, deoxidizing%20agent
correct
- oxygen absorber 3, record 11, English, oxygen%20absorber
correct
- package atmosphere absorber 4, record 11, English, package%20atmosphere%20absorber
- oxygen absorbent 5, record 11, English, oxygen%20absorbent
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... Ronald C. Idol, market development manager from Cryovac, reported on the American introduction of oxygen absorber packets from Japan and the revolutionary effect they may have on food-packaging and preservation. The most dramatic result of oxygen absorbers is their ability to create a cost-effective, controlled-atmosphere package.... Free oxygen is a major cause of deterioration of foods.... However, the combination of an oxygen-barrier package and an oxygen-absorber packet can change all that. The packet, which usually contains powdered, active iron-oxide, chemically absorbs the free oxygen in the package. The level of oxygen is reduced to 0. 01 per cent or less within one day at room temperature. Due to this low residual-oxygen level, mold cannot grow on the food. Oxidative color and flavor changes are also eliminated. 3, record 11, English, - deoxidizer
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Industrie de l'alimentation
- Emballages
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- désoxydant
1, record 11, French, d%C3%A9soxydant
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- absorbeur d'oxygène 2, record 11, French, absorbeur%20d%27oxyg%C3%A8ne
correct, masculine noun
- mangeur d'oxygène 3, record 11, French, mangeur%20d%27oxyg%C3%A8ne
see observation, masculine noun
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
petit sachet d'oxyde de fer qui, une fois placé dans l'emballage, fixe l'oxygène résiduel [...] 4, record 11, French, - d%C3%A9soxydant
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] [Les] "mangeurs d'oxygène" [...] permettent de réaliser des emballages pour la protection de longue durée des produits frais en obtenant des résultats très proches de ceux enregistrés avec le conditionnement en atmosphère modifiée. [...] Les désoxydants ont été mis au point industriellement au Japon [...] Aujourd'hui, le produit retenu est à base de fer et le processus d'absorption d'oxygène est basé sur la formation de la rouille en présence de l'humidité qui absorbe dans son processus de développement l'oxygène environnant. [...] les désoxydants sont enfermés dans des petits sachets en papier poreux ressemblant fort aux sachets de thé. Ils sont introduits dans les emballages [...]. 5, record 11, French, - d%C3%A9soxydant
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le terme "mangeur d'oxygène" est d'un emploi familier. 6, record 11, French, - d%C3%A9soxydant
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Industria alimentaria
- Embalajes
Record 11, Main entry term, Spanish
- desoxidante
1, record 11, Spanish, desoxidante
masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 11, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1993-01-26
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- New Forests Project
1, record 12, English, New%20Forests%20Project
correct, United States
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
- NFP 2, record 12, English, NFP
correct, United States
Record 12, Synonyms, English
- New Forests Fund 1, record 12, English, New%20Forests%20Fund
former designation, correct, United States
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Seeks to help Third World nations combat hunger, poverty, and environmental deterioration by planting multipurpose trees, chiefly Leucaena.(The Leucaena is a tropical or sub-tropical nitrogen-fixing tree used for lumber, fuel, food, and fodder. These trees may grow as much as 20 feet per year, and thus can be harvested for their leaves and cut for firewood again and again. 1, record 12, English, - New%20Forests%20Project
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- New Forests Project
1, record 12, French, New%20Forests%20Project
correct, United States
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
- NFP 2, record 12, French, NFP
correct, United States
Record 12, Synonyms, French
- New Forests Fund 1, record 12, French, New%20Forests%20Fund
former designation, correct, United States
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1986-11-03
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Food Industries
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- food deterioration
1, record 13, English, food%20deterioration
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Foods undergo deteriorations of varying degree in their organoleptic properties, nutritional value, safety and esthetic appeal. The term food deterioration is often associated with advanced spoilage, as might make food unfit for human consumption. In the broader sense, however, any adverse change in a food's attributes from an agreed upon measure of quality may be considered deterioration. 1, record 13, English, - food%20deterioration
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Food is subject to physical, chemical, and biological deterioration. 1, record 13, English, - food%20deterioration
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Industrie de l'alimentation
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- altération des denrées alimentaires
1, record 13, French, alt%C3%A9ration%20des%20denr%C3%A9es%20alimentaires
correct, feminine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Modification de l'état des denrées alimentaires dans le sens d'une dénaturation ou d'une dégradation. 1, record 13, French, - alt%C3%A9ration%20des%20denr%C3%A9es%20alimentaires
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'altération des denrées alimentaires s'opère sous l'influence de différents facteurs d'ordre physico-chimiques et biologiques. Elle est le fait, non seulement des éléments internes aux produits comme les enzymes, mais provient des apports extérieurs dus aux conditions normales de l'environnement (température, lumière, rayonnement...) ou aux contaminations (par ex. : par les microorganismes) ou aux pollutions. 1, record 13, French, - alt%C3%A9ration%20des%20denr%C3%A9es%20alimentaires
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
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