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ROQUEFORT [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-12-18
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Various Proper Names
- Regulations and Standards (Food)
- The Product (Marketing)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Protected Designation of Origin
1, record 1, English, Protected%20Designation%20of%20Origin
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- PDO 1, record 1, English, PDO
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[A] term used to describe foodstuffs which are produced, processed and prepared in a given geographical area using recognised know-how ... 2, record 1, English, - Protected%20Designation%20of%20Origin
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
For example, Roquefort, Parmigiano Reggiano and Stilton are Protected Designations of Origin. 3, record 1, English, - Protected%20Designation%20of%20Origin
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Appellations diverses
- Réglementation et normalisation (Alimentation)
- Produit (Commercialisation)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Appellation d'origine protégée
1, record 1, French, Appellation%20d%27origine%20prot%C3%A9g%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- AOP 2, record 1, French, AOP
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] dénomination d'un produit [alimentaire] dont la production, la transformation et l'élaboration doivent avoir lieu dans une aire géographique déterminée avec un savoir-faire reconnu et constaté [...] 3, record 1, French, - Appellation%20d%27origine%20prot%C3%A9g%C3%A9e
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Par exemple, Roquefort, Parmigiano Reggiano et Stilton sont des Appellations d'origine protégée. 4, record 1, French, - Appellation%20d%27origine%20prot%C3%A9g%C3%A9e
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Denominaciones varias
- Reglamentación y normalización (Alimentación)
- Producto (Comercialización)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- Denominación de Origen Protegida
1, record 1, Spanish, Denominaci%C3%B3n%20de%20Origen%20Protegida
correct, feminine noun, Europe
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
- DOP 1, record 1, Spanish, DOP
correct, feminine noun, Europe
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Denominación que] designa el nombre de un producto cuya producción, transformación y elaboración deben realizarse en una zona geográfica determinada, con unos conocimientos específicos reconocidos y comprobados. 1, record 1, Spanish, - Denominaci%C3%B3n%20de%20Origen%20Protegida
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Para garantizar la procedencia y la calidad homogénea de los productos agroalimentarios, surgen en Europa unas figuras de protección, las denominaciones de origen, cuya normativa se ha unificado en todo el continente. 1, record 1, Spanish, - Denominaci%C3%B3n%20de%20Origen%20Protegida
Record 2 - internal organization data 2015-02-24
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Cheese and Dairy Products
- Restaurant Menus
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Roquefort
1, record 2, English, Roquefort
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- Roquefort cheese 2, record 2, English, Roquefort%20cheese
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A semi-soft to hard French cheese made from ewe’s milk ... 3, record 2, English, - Roquefort
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... it has a creamy white interior with blue veins and a pungent, somewhat salty flavour; considered the prototype of blue cheeses, true Roquefort, produced only in Roquefort, France, is authenticated by a red sheep on the wrapper and contains approximately 45% milkfat. 3, record 2, English, - Roquefort
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Laiterie, beurrerie et fromagerie
- Menus (Restauration)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- roquefort
1, record 2, French, roquefort
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Fromage AOC [appellation d'origine contrôlée] de lait de brebis (52 % de matières grasses au minimum), à pâte persillée et à croûte naturelle, fabriqué dans le Rouergue [...] 2, record 2, French, - roquefort
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Productos lácteos
- Menú (Restaurantes)
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- roquefort
1, record 2, Spanish, roquefort
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Queso de origen francés, fabricado con leche de oveja, de olor y sabor fuertes y color verdoso producido por un moho. 1, record 2, Spanish, - roquefort
Record 2, Key term(s)
- Roquefort
- queso Roquefort
- queso roquefort
Record 3 - internal organization data 2015-02-24
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Cheese and Dairy Products
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- sheep's milk cheese
1, record 3, English, sheep%27s%20milk%20cheese
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- sheep cheese 2, record 3, English, sheep%20cheese
correct
- ewe's milk cheese 1, record 3, English, ewe%27s%20milk%20cheese
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Sheep's milk is higher in fat than cow's milk, so these cheeses are rich and creamy. Like goat cheeses, they’re also a bit tangy. Examples include Pecorino Romano..., Roquefort, Manchego, Idiazabal, and Manouri. 3, record 3, English, - sheep%27s%20milk%20cheese
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Laiterie, beurrerie et fromagerie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- fromage de lait de brebis
1, record 3, French, fromage%20de%20lait%20de%20brebis
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- fromage de brebis 2, record 3, French, fromage%20de%20brebis
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le fromage de lait de brebis est bien différent d’un fromage de lait de chèvre ou de vache. C’est un fromage doux, riche et légèrement sucré, voir même fruité. 3, record 3, French, - fromage%20de%20lait%20de%20brebis
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
fromage de lait de brebis : équivalent adopté par le Comité intergouvernemental de terminologie de l'industrie laitière. 4, record 3, French, - fromage%20de%20lait%20de%20brebis
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Productos lácteos
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- queso de oveja
1, record 3, Spanish, queso%20de%20oveja
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2015-02-20
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Cheese and Dairy Products
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- blue cheese piercing
1, record 4, English, blue%20cheese%20piercing
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
After the salting, the [Roquefort] cheese is pierced with a large number of small holes which permit the air to enter and allow carbon dioxide to escape. This promotes a favorable growth of mold in the interior of the cheese. 2, record 4, English, - blue%20cheese%20piercing
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Laiterie, beurrerie et fromagerie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- piquage du bleu
1, record 4, French, piquage%20du%20bleu
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Dans le cas des fromage persillés, le piquage provoque l'oxygénation nécessaire au développement du Penicillum roqueforti [...] 2, record 4, French, - piquage%20du%20bleu
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Le développement du P. roquerforti] est assuré par le piquage qui permet une aération suffisante du caillé. 2, record 4, French, - piquage%20du%20bleu
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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