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PROOFER [14 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2016-02-25
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Industrial Tools and Equipment
- Breadmaking
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- dough moulder
1, record 1, English, dough%20moulder
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- moulding machine 2, record 1, English, moulding%20machine
correct
- moulder 3, record 1, English, moulder
correct
- molder 4, record 1, English, molder
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The moulder functions to sheet, curl and seal the individual dough pieces delivered by the intermediate proofer. In the process they assume the final loaf shape and at the same time are manipulated in a manner that will serve to improve the grain and the texture of the finished bread. 3, record 1, English, - dough%20moulder
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Outillage industriel
- Boulangerie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- façonneuse à pâte
1, record 1, French, fa%C3%A7onneuse%20%C3%A0%20p%C3%A2te
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- façonneuse 2, record 1, French, fa%C3%A7onneuse
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Machine destinée à donner aux pâtons les formes de différents types de pain. 3, record 1, French, - fa%C3%A7onneuse%20%C3%A0%20p%C3%A2te
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La façonneuse. Soit qu'ils aient été tournés en boule, soit qu'ils viennent directement de la diviseuse, les pâtons sont, après un repos plus ou moins prolongés, dirigés vers la façonneuse automatique. [...] l'opération de la tourne, réalisée sur une seule machine, est obtenue en trois phases, durant lesquelles elle subit successivement: 1)- Un laminage. 2)- Un pliage. 3)- Un allongement. 4, record 1, French, - fa%C3%A7onneuse%20%C3%A0%20p%C3%A2te
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Herramientas y equipo industriales
- Panificación
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- máquina formadora de masa
1, record 1, Spanish, m%C3%A1quina%20formadora%20de%20masa
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- formadora de masa 1, record 1, Spanish, formadora%20de%20masa
correct, feminine noun
- formadora 1, record 1, Spanish, formadora
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2015-04-09
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Breadmaking
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- proofer
1, record 2, English, proofer
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- prover 2, record 2, English, prover
correct, Great Britain
- dough proofer 3, record 2, English, dough%20proofer
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A chamber used in a bakery, where dough is proved in a humid, steamy atmosphere. 1, record 2, English, - proofer
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The term "proofer" is a short form for either "intermediate proofer" or "final proofer"; both types have many subtypes. 4, record 2, English, - proofer
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Boulangerie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- étuve de fermentation
1, record 2, French, %C3%A9tuve%20de%20fermentation
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- chambre-étuve de fermentation 1, record 2, French, chambre%2D%C3%A9tuve%20de%20fermentation
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Étuve de fermentation pour le pain, à système d'air conditionné contrôlé. 1, record 2, French, - %C3%A9tuve%20de%20fermentation
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2015-04-08
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Industrial Tools and Equipment
- Breadmaking
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- final proofer
1, record 3, English, final%20proofer
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- proof box 2, record 3, English, proof%20box
correct
- proof cabinet 3, record 3, English, proof%20cabinet
correct
- proof room 4, record 3, English, proof%20room
correct
- final prover 5, record 3, English, final%20prover
correct, Great Britain
- steam box 1, record 3, English, steam%20box
correct, less frequent
- proof-box 6, record 3, English, proof%2Dbox
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Following the moulding and panning operations, the dough is conveyed into an enclosure, called the final proofer or steam box, in which it is exposed to relatively warm temperatures... and relative humidity..., all in an effort to ensure a vigorous rate of fermentation. The traditional proof box... is constructed... of a steel frame with sectional insulating panels. 1, record 3, English, - final%20proofer
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Outillage industriel
- Boulangerie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- chambre de fermentation de l'apprêt
1, record 3, French, chambre%20de%20fermentation%20de%20l%27appr%C3%AAt
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- chambre de pousse contrôlée 2, record 3, French, chambre%20de%20pousse%20contr%C3%B4l%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
- étuve de fermentation finale 3, record 3, French, %C3%A9tuve%20de%20fermentation%20finale
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La mise en forme obtenue, les pâtons sont mis dans les bannetons ou dans les moules et déposés sur le dispositif à balancelles qui assure leur transport; ils prennent place alors à l'intérieur de la chambre de fermentation de l'apprêt. 1, record 3, French, - chambre%20de%20fermentation%20de%20l%27appr%C3%AAt
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2015-04-08
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Breadmaking
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- intermediate proofer
1, record 4, English, intermediate%20proofer
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- intermediate proof cabinet 2, record 4, English, intermediate%20proof%20cabinet
correct
- intermediate prover 3, record 4, English, intermediate%20prover
correct, Great Britain
- first prover 4, record 4, English, first%20prover
see observation, Great Britain
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... a slow-moving endless belt, or a conveyor supporting either trays, buckets or canvas loops which serve as dough carriers, with the entire assembly being enclosed in a housing. 1, record 4, English, - intermediate%20proofer
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In the manufacture of bread, there is specialized piece of machinery called the intermediate proofer which receives the dough pieces as they come from the rounder. Gas is generated as the dough "relaxes" so that it is in better condition for molding [which is the next step. ] 5, record 4, English, - intermediate%20proofer
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
first prover: This expression was found in only two english books and seems not to be used currently. 6, record 4, English, - intermediate%20proofer
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Boulangerie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- chambre de repos
1, record 4, French, chambre%20de%20repos
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- chambre de préfermentation de l'apprêt 1, record 4, French, chambre%20de%20pr%C3%A9fermentation%20de%20l%27appr%C3%AAt
correct, feminine noun
- armoire de préfermentation 2, record 4, French, armoire%20de%20pr%C3%A9fermentation
correct, feminine noun
- étuve de préfermentation 2, record 4, French, %C3%A9tuve%20de%20pr%C3%A9fermentation
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] il est nécessaire de prévoir [...] une chambre de repos conditionnée [...] où les pâtons, placés sur une chaîne de transport, au cours d'un simple va-et-vient, séjournent quelques instants, avant d'être acheminés vers la façonneuse [...] 1, record 4, French, - chambre%20de%20repos
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2013-11-12
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Breadmaking
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- tray-type proofer
1, record 5, English, tray%2Dtype%20proofer
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- tray proofer 1, record 5, English, tray%20proofer
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Tray-type proofers make use of various types of dough transports, including wooden trays machined into shallow troughs or pockets, metal pans, and canvas loops.... The dough balls, delivered by the rounder, are first deposited onto the belt conveyor of the loading mechanism which... transfers them onto the proofer tray first deposited onto the belt conveyor of the loading mechanism which... transfers them onto the proofer tray that has moved into the receiving position.... The doughs are then slowly conveyed through the proofer. 1, record 5, English, - tray%2Dtype%20proofer
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Boulangerie
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- étuve à balancelles
1, record 5, French, %C3%A9tuve%20%C3%A0%20balancelles
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- balancelle 2, record 5, French, balancelle
feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La pâte ainsi obtenue est pesée manuellement avant d'être placée dans des «balancelles» (sortes d'étuves où l'on fait détendre la pâte), puis passée dans une machine à tourner qui la met en forme et enfin, dirigée par tapis automatique vers la «chambre de fermentation» où elle restera deux heures trente. 2, record 5, French, - %C3%A9tuve%20%C3%A0%20balancelles
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2008-08-14
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Food Industries
- Breadmaking
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- intermediate proof
1, record 6, English, intermediate%20proof
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- first proof 2, record 6, English, first%20proof
correct
- overhead proof 3, record 6, English, overhead%20proof
correct, see observation
- intermediary proof 4, record 6, English, intermediary%20proof
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[A] stage in the breadmaking process where the dough is allowed to rest (relax) for a short period of 10 to 12 minutes between the dividing and rounding and moulding ... 5, record 6, English, - intermediate%20proof
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
This period of relaxation ... called intermediate proof, is a recovery period for the dough structure, allowing the dough to regain some of its elasticity. After the intermediate proof stage, the dough will mould readily without tearing. 6, record 6, English, - intermediate%20proof
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
for "overhead proof" : Overhead proof is a synonym for intermediate proof when it takes place in an overhead installation called "overhead proofer". 7, record 6, English, - intermediate%20proof
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
intermediate proof: Term used at the Canadian Grain Commission. 8, record 6, English, - intermediate%20proof
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Industrie de l'alimentation
- Boulangerie
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- détente
1, record 6, French, d%C3%A9tente
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- premier apprêt 2, record 6, French, premier%20appr%C3%AAt
correct, masculine noun
- apprêt intermédiaire 2, record 6, French, appr%C3%AAt%20interm%C3%A9diaire
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Étape de la panification pendant laquelle on laisse reposer la pâte (10 à 12 minutes) entre la division et le façonnage et la mise en force. 2, record 6, French, - d%C3%A9tente
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
détente : Terme en usage à la Commission canadienne des grains. 3, record 6, French, - d%C3%A9tente
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2002-10-22
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Inks and Colour Reproduction (Graphic Arts)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- proofing parameter
1, record 7, English, proofing%20parameter
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
ColorTune Pro allows users to create packaging output profiles for proofing. The packaging-specific version has extra modules to create proofer profiles with different AgfaJet materials. Improved profile editing tools allow users to quickly fine-tune proofing parameters to match their specific needs. 1, record 7, English, - proofing%20parameter
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Encres et couleurs (Industrie graphique)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- paramètre d'épreuvage
1, record 7, French, param%C3%A8tre%20d%27%C3%A9preuvage
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Avec ColorTune Pro, les utilisateurs peuvent créer leurs propres profils de sortie pour la réalisation d'épreuves. La version packaging comprend des modules supplémentaires permettant de créer des profils avec différents supports AgfaJet. Des outils d'édition de profils améliorés permettent aussi de régler rapidement les paramètres d'épreuvage en fonction des besoins. 1, record 7, French, - param%C3%A8tre%20d%27%C3%A9preuvage
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2002-10-22
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Printing Machines and Equipment
- Inks and Colour Reproduction (Graphic Arts)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- profile editing tool
1, record 8, English, profile%20editing%20tool
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
ColorTune Pro allows users to create packaging output profiles for proofing. The packaging-specific version has extra modules to create proofer profiles with different AgfaJet materials. Improved profile editing tools allow users to quickly fine-tune proofing parameters to match their specific needs. 1, record 8, English, - profile%20editing%20tool
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Équipement (Imprimerie et arts graphiques)
- Encres et couleurs (Industrie graphique)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- outil d'édition de profils
1, record 8, French, outil%20d%27%C3%A9dition%20de%20profils
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Avec ColorTune Pro, les utilisateurs peuvent créer leurs propres profils de sortie pour la réalisation d'épreuves. La version packaging comprend des modules supplémentaires permettant de créer des profils avec différents supports AgfaJet. Des outils d'édition de profils améliorés permettent aussi de régler rapidement les paramètres d'épreuvage en fonction des besoins. 1, record 8, French, - outil%20d%27%C3%A9dition%20de%20profils
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2002-01-17
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Textile Industries
- Tools and Equipment (Textile Industries)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- Image Proofer printer
1, record 9, English, Image%20Proofer%20printer
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Finishing. Image Proofer ink-jet printer for professional printing. and production of small batches. 1, record 9, English, - Image%20Proofer%20printer
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Industries du textile
- Outillage et équipement (Industries du textile)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- imprimante Image Proofer
1, record 9, French, imprimante%20Image%20Proofer
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Ennoblissement. Imprimante Image Proofer pour impression professionnelle et production de petites quantités. 1, record 9, French, - imprimante%20Image%20Proofer
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2002-01-17
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Textile Industries
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- professional printing
1, record 10, English, professional%20printing
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Finishing. Image Proofer ink-jet printer for professional printing and production of small batches. 1, record 10, English, - professional%20printing
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Industries du textile
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- impression professionnelle
1, record 10, French, impression%20professionnelle
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Ennoblissement. Imprimante Image Proofer pour impression professionnelle et production de petites quantités. 1, record 10, French, - impression%20professionnelle
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2002-01-17
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Textile Industries
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- production of small batches
1, record 11, English, production%20of%20small%20batches
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Finishing. Image Proofer ink-jet printer for professional printing and production of small batches. 1, record 11, English, - production%20of%20small%20batches
Record 11, Key term(s)
- small batch production
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Industries du textile
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- production de petites quantités
1, record 11, French, production%20de%20petites%20quantit%C3%A9s
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Ennoblissement. Imprimante Image Proofer pour impression professionnelle et production de petites quantités. 1, record 11, French, - production%20de%20petites%20quantit%C3%A9s
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 2001-07-30
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Food Industries
- Breadmaking
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- tunnel proofer
1, record 12, English, tunnel%20proofer
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The panned loaves are allowed to ferment for a further 45 minutes to one hour at a temperature of 35 degrees to 41 degrees C and relative humidity of 80 to 85%. These conditions are provided either in a cabinet(proof-box) of some kind, into which are wheeled or conveyed pan-laden racks, or in a tunnel proofer equipped with travelling belts and devised to accept pans containing the moulded dough pieces at one end and to discharge the proofed loaves at the other. 1, record 12, English, - tunnel%20proofer
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Industrie de l'alimentation
- Boulangerie
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- tunnel d'apprêt
1, record 12, French, tunnel%20d%27appr%C3%AAt
correct, masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
- étuve tunnel de fermentation 2, record 12, French, %C3%A9tuve%20tunnel%20de%20fermentation
correct, feminine noun
- étuve-tunnel 3, record 12, French, %C3%A9tuve%2Dtunnel
correct, feminine noun
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'apprêt est une période variant entre trois quarts d'heure et une heure pendant laquelle on laisse les pâtons fermenter dans un moule à température de 35 degrés C à 41 degrés C et à une humidité relative de 80% à 85%. L'apprêt se déroule soit dans une étuve quelconque dans laquelle on roule des casiers chargés de pâtons, soit dans un tunnel d'apprêt équipé d'un transporteur à bande à la sortie duquel les pâtons sont prêts à enfourner. 1, record 12, French, - tunnel%20d%27appr%C3%AAt
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1989-02-01
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Electronic Publishing
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- Direct Digital Proofer
1, record 13, English, Direct%20Digital%20Proofer
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
- D.D.P. 2, record 13, English, D%2ED%2EP%2E
correct
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Devices for direct digital proofing of full color pages are now available as peripherals to many of the digital page makeup systems currently in use in graphic arts prepress. The Instant FIRE 300 direct digital proofer manufactured by MacDonald Dettwiler has now been interfaced to both Scitex and Crosfield page makeup systems. Publ. : Society of Photographic Science and Engineering. 3, record 13, English, - Direct%20Digital%20Proofer
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Éditique
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- système électrographique d'épreuves
1, record 13, French, syst%C3%A8me%20%C3%A9lectrographique%20d%27%C3%A9preuves
correct, masculine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1979-07-26
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Breadmaking
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- loading device
1, record 14, English, loading%20device
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
- oven loader 2, record 14, English, oven%20loader
correct
- loader 2, record 14, English, loader
correct
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Ovens can, of course, be hand loaded with pans or straps. This arduous task is accomplished by mechanical means in nearly all large volume shops, however. The principle of operation of loading devices is relatively simple. Pans move over roller conveyors form the final steam proofer to a point in front of the relatively oven loading door. Their momentum carries them onto a series of rollers at right angles to the previous conveyor and parallel to the oven door. When a series of pans the width of the tray or hearth has collected, they are pushed into the oven. A retractable metal bar prevents additional pans from coming onto the loading platform while the pusher bar is operating. 1, record 14, English, - loading%20device
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Boulangerie
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- système d'enfournement
1, record 14, French, syst%C3%A8me%20d%27enfournement
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
- dispositif d'enfournement 2, record 14, French, dispositif%20d%27enfournement
correct
- enfourneur 2, record 14, French, enfourneur
correct
- enfourneuse 3, record 14, French, enfourneuse
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Ce four est équipé d'un système d'enfournement automatique par cadres "mobil-couche". 1, record 14, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20d%27enfournement
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
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