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FOOD ENZYME [10 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2019-05-27
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Measurements and Analyses
- Food Safety
- Collaboration with the FAO
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- spectrophotometric instrumental analysis
1, record 1, English, spectrophotometric%20instrumental%20analysis
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Certain procedures(e. g. chromatographic and spectrophotometric instrumental analyses, and antibiotic and enzyme assays) require the use of analytical reference standards. Where suitable standards are available from recognized international bodies, these are specified. In the absence of international standards, it has been necessary in some cases to specify the use of reference standards available from such organizations as the British Pharmacopoeia(BP), Food Chemicals Codex(FCC), National Formulary(NF) of the United States, or the United States Pharmacopeia(USP). 2, record 1, English, - spectrophotometric%20instrumental%20analysis
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
- Salubrité alimentaire
- Collaboration avec la FAO
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- analyse instrumentale spectrophotométrique
1, record 1, French, analyse%20instrumentale%20spectrophotom%C3%A9trique
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2012-10-17
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Food Industries
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- food spoilage
1, record 2, English, food%20spoilage
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- spoilage 2, record 2, English, spoilage
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Deterioration in the color, flavor, odor, or consistency of a food product. 3, record 2, English, - food%20spoilage
Record number: 2, 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 2, English, - food%20spoilage
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Industrie de l'alimentation
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- altération
1, record 2, French, alt%C3%A9ration
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- altération des aliments 1, record 2, French, alt%C3%A9ration%20des%20aliments
correct, feminine noun
- détérioration 2, record 2, French, d%C3%A9t%C3%A9rioration
correct, feminine noun
- détérioration des aliments 3, record 2, French, d%C3%A9t%C3%A9rioration%20des%20aliments
correct, feminine noun
- dégradation des aliments 4, record 2, French, d%C3%A9gradation%20des%20aliments
correct, feminine noun
- dégradation de la qualité des aliments 5, record 2, French, d%C3%A9gradation%20de%20la%20qualit%C3%A9%20des%20aliments
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, 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 2, French, - alt%C3%A9ration
Record 2, Key term(s)
- dégradation
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Industria alimentaria
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- descomposición de alimentos
1, record 2, Spanish, descomposici%C3%B3n%20de%20alimentos
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Proceso de degradación de los nutrientes del alimento. 2, record 2, Spanish, - descomposici%C3%B3n%20de%20alimentos
Record number: 2, 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 2, Spanish, - descomposici%C3%B3n%20de%20alimentos
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-07-08
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Food Additives
- Biochemistry
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- alpha amylase
1, record 3, English, alpha%20amylase
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- alpha-amylase 2, record 3, English, alpha%2Damylase
correct, see observation
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The enzyme that catalyzes the random hydrolysis of alpha ... glycosidic bonds in starch. 3, record 3, English, - alpha%20amylase
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Within recent years manufacturers have learned to take advantage of different commercially available enzyme preparations containing various proportions and combinations of [alpha]-amylase, [beta]-amylase... to produce syrups of widely differing compositions... to meet the demands of different food industries. 4, record 3, English, - alpha%20amylase
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
"alpha-amylase" is often written with the Greek letter "alpha". 5, record 3, English, - alpha%20amylase
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Additifs alimentaires
- Biochimie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- alpha-amylase
1, record 3, French, alpha%2Damylase
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Enzyme qui a la propriété de catalyser des polysaccharides tel l'amidon et autres substances. 2, record 3, French, - alpha%2Damylase
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
On retrouve fréquemment «alpha-amylase» écrit avec la lettre grecque alpha. 3, record 3, French, - alpha%2Damylase
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Aditivos alimentarios
- Bioquímica
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- alfa amilasa
1, record 3, Spanish, alfa%20amilasa
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- alfa-amilasa 1, record 3, Spanish, alfa%2Damilasa
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2008-10-10
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Trade Names
- Biotechnology
- Milling and Cereal Industries
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Multifect
1, record 4, English, Multifect
correct, trademark
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A food enzyme for reduced viscosity in cereal grain-based food systems and increased extraction of plant materials. 1, record 4, English, - Multifect
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
A trade mark of Genencor International, Inc. 2, record 4, English, - Multifect
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Appellations commerciales
- Biotechnologie
- Minoterie et céréales
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Multifect
1, record 4, French, Multifect
trademark, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2003-12-18
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Biochemistry
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- substrate
1, record 5, English, substrate
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The substance on which an enzyme acts, or the food on which a microorganism grows. 2, record 5, English, - substrate
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Biochimie
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- substrat
1, record 5, French, substrat
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le groupe d'Hiroshi Kuriyama [...] étudie une souche de levure indonésienne, proche de Saccharomyces cerevisiae, mais supérieure à celle-ci dans sa capacité de fermentation alcoolique et ses propriétés d'agglutination. Celle-ci a été utilisée avec succès pour la production d'alcool-carburant, dans un procédé de fermentation en continu à petite échelle utilisant du sirop de canne à sucre comme substrat et nécessitant des précipitations de la levure à partir des solutions alcooliques pour sa réutilisation sur des substrats frais. 2, record 5, French, - substrat
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Bioquímica
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- substrato
1, record 5, Spanish, substrato
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2003-12-01
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Food Additives
- Biochemistry
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- ficain
1, record 6, English, ficain
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- ficin 2, record 6, English, ficin
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An enzyme found in the latex of tropical Moraceae(Ficus). Widely used by the food industry. 3, record 6, English, - ficain
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In brewing, it prevents beer from being damaged by cold storage and, in cheese, it is a good substitute for rennet. Tenderizes meat more efficiently than papain and is used as a dough preservative in baking. 3, record 6, English, - ficain
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Additifs alimentaires
- Biochimie
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- ficine
1, record 6, French, ficine
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Enzyme présente dans le latex de moracées tropicales (Ficus), très utilisée par l'industrie alimentaire. 2, record 6, French, - ficine
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En brasserie, elle sert à prémunir la bière contre les risques d'altération par le froid et, en fromagerie, remplace avantageusement la présure. Elle attendrit les viandes plus efficacement que la papaïne et assure, en boulangerie, la conservation de la pâte. 2, record 6, French, - ficine
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Utilisée aussi comme anthelminthique. 3, record 6, French, - ficine
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Aditivos alimentarios
- Bioquímica
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- ficina
1, record 6, Spanish, ficina
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Enzima proteolítica que hidroliza caseína, carne, polvo de cuero, edestina, fibrina, hígado y otras materias del tipo proteína. Muy higroscópica. Parcialmente soluble en agua e insoluble en disolventes orgánicos corrientes. 2, record 6, Spanish, - ficina
Record 7 - internal organization data 2003-06-12
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Biological Sciences
- Biotechnology
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- coupled reaction
1, record 7, English, coupled%20reaction
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Linking of an exogonic reaction and an endogonic reaction in such a way that there is only a small net change in free energy, resulting in an overall reversible reaction. In living organisms, anabolic reactions are coupled with catabolic reactions resulting in the build up of complex molecules, but with an overall loss of energy as metabolic heat. 2, record 7, English, - coupled%20reaction
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Coupling is brought about when an enzyme causes a substrate that is to be consumed... to react with one of the cell' s small-molecule energy donors(say, ATP) to give rise to an energized activated substrate molecule. The subsequent decomposition of this activated substrate in the synthetic reaction will release significant energy, which will result in the synthetic reaction.... The need for cells to carry on simultaneously many different coupled reactions requires cells to devote a significant part of their total metabolic activity to the constant replenishment of their ATP supply. In animal cells and in most bacteria, the formation of ATP is coupled with the breakdown of food molecules that are even more rich in energy. In cells that carry out photosynthesis, the energy of sunlight is used directly to make ATP. 3, record 7, English, - coupled%20reaction
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Sciences biologiques
- Biotechnologie
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- réaction couplée
1, record 7, French, r%C3%A9action%20coupl%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les cellules vivantes doivent effectuer un certain nombre de réactions endergoniques; ce sont non seulement des réactions anaboliques [...], mais encore certaines réactions de transports, de transmissions, des travaux mécaniques, fonctionnement du système nerveux, réactions cataboliques, en particulier lorsque les substrats doivent être activés avant de pouvoir être dégradés. [...] L'énergie nécessaire est fournie par les réactions exergoniques grâce au couplage énergétique. Ce couplage énergétique est une des grandes caractéristiques des êtres vivants. D'une part, il implique que la réaction exergonique qui fournit l'énergie ait un [delta]G' négatif plus élevé en valeur absolue que le [delta]G' positif de la réaction endergonique qui lui est couplée. D'autre part, les deux réactions couplées doivent avoir un intermédiaire commun. 2, record 7, French, - r%C3%A9action%20coupl%C3%A9e
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ciencias biológicas
- Biotecnología
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- reacción acoplada
1, record 7, Spanish, reacci%C3%B3n%20acoplada
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1997-11-06
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Cytology
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- transition cell carcinoma
1, record 8, English, transition%20cell%20carcinoma
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
- TCC 2, record 8, English, TCC
correct
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Food and Drug Administration has approved an enzyme immunoassay for the in vitro quantitative determination of nuclear matrix protein NMP22 in stabilized voided urine, the Matritech NMP22R Test Kit(Matritech Inc.). The test kit is indicated as an aid in the management of patients with transition cell carcinoma of the urinary tract, after surgical treatment to identify those patients with occult or rapidly recurring cancer. 3, record 8, English, - transition%20cell%20carcinoma
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Cytologie
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- carcinome des cellules de transition
1, record 8, French, carcinome%20des%20cellules%20de%20transition
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
- TCC 2, record 8, French, TCC
correct
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Parmi les affections malignes du système urinaire, le cancer de la vessie ou carcinome des cellules de transition (TCC) est le plus répandu. Pour les seuls États-Unis, par exemple, il touche 51 000 personnes. 1, record 8, French, - carcinome%20des%20cellules%20de%20transition
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1997-07-04
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Biochemistry
- Food Industries
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- transglutaminase
1, record 9, English, transglutaminase
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Trichohyalin used in conjunction with transglutiminase forms a naturally-occurring proteinaceous gel with potential application in the areas of food production/stabilization, cosmetics and coverage for open wounds and burns. We have demonstrated that, using cloned cDNAs, the combination of human trichohyalin with an enzyme that is capable of cross-linking proteins can produce a stable, quickly-formed proteinaceous gel. This technology may be useful for the treatment of skin diseases may have benefit as a transglutaminase replacement therapy. [Source Internet]. 1, record 9, English, - transglutaminase
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Biochimie
- Industrie de l'alimentation
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- transglutaminase
1, record 9, French, transglutaminase
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Une enzyme servant de liant dans la fabrication du surimi-base, des mêlées de viande pour pâtés, pour la reconstitution des viandes séparées mécaniquement. 1, record 9, French, - transglutaminase
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Une enzyme pour lier les protéines. 2, record 9, French, - transglutaminase
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1993-07-08
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Food Industries
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- extruded cereal
1, record 10, English, extruded%20cereal
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Special emphasis is placed on recent applications including candy making, co-extruded products, extrusion efficiency, pretreatment of starch for enzyme hydrolysis, extrusion of oil seeds for solvent extraction and twin-screw extrusion applications.... It has developed from its initial roles of mixing and forming as applied to macaroni production to the point where the food extruder is now considered a high-temperature-short-time bioreactor which transforms a variety of raw ingredients into modified food ingredients and finished food products.... Initial applications of the food extruder involved its use to reform degermed cereal grits into macaroni, snacks and ready-to-eat cereals.... Filled snacks which contain an oil emulsion filling, RTE cereals with a fruit gel or fruit flavored component, and pet foods containing multicolored textured pieces to simulate bones or other meat products are examples. 2, record 10, English, - extruded%20cereal
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Industrie de l'alimentation
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- céréale extrudée
1, record 10, French, c%C3%A9r%C3%A9ale%20extrud%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'extrusion est utilisée depuis très longtemps pour la fabrication des pâtes alimentaires et pour la mise en forme des matériaux [...] 2, record 10, French, - c%C3%A9r%C3%A9ale%20extrud%C3%A9e
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
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