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ACETIC FERMENTATION [10 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2021-02-26
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Food Preservation and Canning
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeast
1, record 1, English, symbiotic%20culture%20of%20bacteria%20and%20yeast
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- SCOBY 1, record 1, English, SCOBY
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
SCOBY is the commonly-used acronym for "symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeast, "[that] is formed after the completion of a unique fermentation process of lactic acid bacteria(LAB), acetic acid bacteria(AAB), and yeast [and is used to] to form several sour foods and beverages such as kombucha and kimchi. 2, record 1, English, - symbiotic%20culture%20of%20bacteria%20and%20yeast
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Conservation des aliments et conserverie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- culture symbiotique de levures et de bactéries
1, record 1, French, culture%20symbiotique%20de%20levures%20et%20de%20bact%C3%A9ries
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- SCOBY 2, record 1, French, SCOBY
correct, masculine noun
- CSLB 3, record 1, French, CSLB
feminine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Originaire de Mongolie, le kombucha est traditionnellement préparé en Russie et en Chine depuis millénaires. Sa fabrication se transmet de génération en génération, en même temps que l'ingrédient clé, indispensable à la réalisation du kombucha : le SCOBY (culture symbiotique de levures et de bactéries [...] 2, record 1, French, - culture%20symbiotique%20de%20levures%20et%20de%20bact%C3%A9ries
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2013-10-09
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Biological Sciences
- Biomass Energy
- Food Industries
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- fermentation
1, record 2, English, fermentation
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An enzymatic transformation of organic substrates, especially carbohydrates, generally accompanied by the evolution of gas ... 2, record 2, English, - fermentation
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Per unit of substrate, fermentation yields far less energy than respiration. For example, a yeast cell obtains 2 molecules of ATP per molecule of glucose when it ferments it to ethanol, while complete respiration would yield 38 molecules of ATP. 3, record 2, English, - fermentation
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Pasteur's definition of fermentation as "life without air" is not strictly observed because, in addition to anaerobic processes, some aerobic ones, such as acetic acid fermentation, are called fermentation. 3, record 2, English, - fermentation
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Sciences biologiques
- Énergie de la biomasse
- Industrie de l'alimentation
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- fermentation
1, record 2, French, fermentation
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Transformation que subissent certaines substances organiques, notamment les sucres, sous l'influence d'enzymes produites par divers micro-organismes. 2, record 2, French, - fermentation
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
fermentation : terme normalisé par le Comité de normalisation de la terminologie des pêches commerciales. 3, record 2, French, - fermentation
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ciencias biológicas
- Energía de la biomasa
- Industria alimentaria
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- fermentación
1, record 2, Spanish, fermentaci%C3%B3n
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 anaerobio mediante el cual algunos organismos descomponen substancias orgánicas con liberación de energía. 2, record 2, Spanish, - fermentaci%C3%B3n
Record 3 - internal organization data 2004-11-18
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Distilling Industries (Food Ind.)
- Winemaking
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- fermentation vinegar
1, record 3, English, fermentation%20vinegar
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Carriage of fermentation vinegar(vinegar prepared by fermentation) and food quality acetic acid(vinegar essence) with not more than 20% acetic acid. 2, record 3, English, - fermentation%20vinegar
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The Chairman of the Committee, Mr. P. Rossier... pointed out that many difficulties had been encountered in defining the scope of the standard. It was now limited to fermentation vinegar and did not include diluted edible acetic acid. He also informed the Commission that full consideration had been given to comments received from countries which were not members of the Region of Europe. 3, record 3, English, - fermentation%20vinegar
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Distillerie (Alimentation)
- Industrie vinicole
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- vinaigre de fermentation
1, record 3, French, vinaigre%20de%20fermentation
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Vinaigre obtenu par la fermentation acétique de liquides alcooliques. 1, record 3, French, - vinaigre%20de%20fermentation
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Sont réputés vinaigres de fermentation : a. le vinaigre de vin : vinaigre de fermentation obtenu exclusivement à partir de vin; b. le vinaigre de cidre : vinaigre de fermentation obtenu exclusivement à partir de cidre ou de concentré fermenté de jus de fruits; c. le vinaigre d'alcool ou vinaigre d'alcool pur : vinaigre de fermentation obtenu à partir d'alcool provenant de matières végétales; d. le vinaigre de petit-lait : vinaigre de fermentation obtenu à partir de petit-lait; e. le vinaigre de sérum de lait : vinaigre de fermentation obtenu à partir de sérum de lait ou d'ultra-filtrat (perméat); f. autres sortes de vinaigre de fermentation (p. ex. vinaigre de malt, de bière ou de miel) : vinaigre de fermentation obtenu par la fermentation alcoolique et acétique de denrées alimentaires contenant des hydrates de carbone. 1, record 3, French, - vinaigre%20de%20fermentation
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2003-09-17
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Food Additives
- Winemaking
- Biomass Energy
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- fusel oil
1, record 4, English, fusel%20oil
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A clear, colorless, poisonous, liquid mixture of alcohols obtained as a by-product of grain fermentation; generally amyl, isoamyl, propyl, isopropyl, butyl, and isobutyl alcohols and acetic and lactic acids. 2, record 4, English, - fusel%20oil
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Before the 1920s, the only economical source of amyl alcohol was fusel oil, formed as a minor product in fermentation of carbohydrates to make ethyl alcohol. 3, record 4, English, - fusel%20oil
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Additifs alimentaires
- Industrie vinicole
- Énergie de la biomasse
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- fusel
1, record 4, French, fusel
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- huile de fusel 2, record 4, French, huile%20de%20fusel
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Huile] obtenue par fermentation de produits végétaux. 3, record 4, French, - fusel
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les dérivés amyliques [...] les plus intéressants sont les alcools amyliques [...] dont la plupart s'obtiennent à partir des pentanes et de l'huile de fusel, sous-produit de fermentation de l'alcool éthylique. 4, record 4, French, - fusel
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Aditivos alimentarios
- Industria vinícola
- Energía de la biomasa
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- aceite de fusel
1, record 4, Spanish, aceite%20de%20fusel
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
- aceite empireumático 2, record 4, Spanish, aceite%20empireum%C3%A1tico
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mezcla aceitosa, volátil, compuesto fundamentalmente por distintos alcoholes amílicos no primarios. Inflamable. Tóxico. Moderado riesgo de incendio. Etiqueta de veneno. 1, record 4, Spanish, - aceite%20de%20fusel
Record 5 - internal organization data 2003-05-09
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Biochemistry
- Winemaking
- Fermentation Techniques (Farming)
- Biotechnology
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- acetic fermentation 1, record 5, English, acetic%20fermentation
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Formation of acetic acid from ethyl alcohol by acetic acid bacteria. 2, record 5, English, - acetic%20fermentation
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Biochimie
- Industrie vinicole
- Fermentation (Techniques agricoles)
- Biotechnologie
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- fermentation acétique
1, record 5, French, fermentation%20ac%C3%A9tique
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Bioquímica
- Industria vinícola
- Fermentación (Técnicas agrícolas)
- Biotecnología
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- fermentación acética
1, record 5, Spanish, fermentaci%C3%B3n%20ac%C3%A9tica
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2003-05-09
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Microbiology and Parasitology
- Biomass Energy
- Biotechnology
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- aerobic fermentation
1, record 6, English, aerobic%20fermentation
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- aerobic degradation 2, record 6, English, aerobic%20degradation
proposal
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Fermentation processes that require the presence of air. 3, record 6, English, - aerobic%20fermentation
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
During fermentation organic matter is decomposed in the absence of air(oxygen) ;hence, there is always an accumulation of reduction products, or incomplete oxidation products.... There are also many microbiological processes that go on in the presence of air while yielding incomplete oxidation products. Good examples are the formation of acetic acid(vinegar) from alcohol by vinegar bacteria, and of citric acid from sugar by certain molds.... 4, record 6, English, - aerobic%20fermentation
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Microbiologie et parasitologie
- Énergie de la biomasse
- Biotechnologie
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- fermentation aérobie
1, record 6, French, fermentation%20a%C3%A9robie
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- dégradation aérobie 2, record 6, French, d%C3%A9gradation%20a%C3%A9robie
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
fermentation : Transformation de la matière organique sous l'influence d'organismes microscopiques qui sécrètent des enzymes. [...] Elle peut se produire en l'absence d'oxygène libre (fermentation anaérobie, telle la transformation du sucre en alcool et en gaz carbonique sous l'influence des levures) ou à l'air libre (fermentation aérobie, telle la transformation de l'alcool en acide acétique, ou vinaigre). 3, record 6, French, - fermentation%20a%C3%A9robie
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 CONT
La fermentation de la matière végétale. On distingue deux types de fermentation : 1. La première a lieu à l'air libre : elle est appelée dégradation aérobie. L'activité de certaines bactéries provoque la décomposition de la matière végétale. Cette décomposition dégage du gaz carbonique et de l'ammoniaque. Elle donne un sous-produit solide, le compost, qui est un excellent engrais naturel. [...] 2. La fermentation méthanique. 4, record 6, French, - fermentation%20a%C3%A9robie
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Microbiología y parasitología
- Energía de la biomasa
- Biotecnología
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- fermentación aeróbica
1, record 6, Spanish, fermentaci%C3%B3n%20aer%C3%B3bica
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2003-01-31
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Biochemistry
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- mixed acid fermentation
1, record 7, English, mixed%20acid%20fermentation
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- formic acid fermentation 2, record 7, English, formic%20acid%20fermentation
avoid, see observation
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A type of fermentation carried out by members of the family Enterobacteriaceae in which ethanol and a complex mixture of organic acids are produced. 3, record 7, English, - mixed%20acid%20fermentation
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
formic acid fermentation: In our view, this term is not a synonym of "mixed acid fermentation" but a specific. See the following context. 4, record 7, English, - mixed%20acid%20fermentation
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Methyl Red Voges Proskauer Test(MR-VP)-differentiates members of family Enterobacteriaciae based on ability to produce acid end products from fermentation of glucose. Enterobacteriaciae divided into two groups based on type of formic acid fermentation performed. 1.) Mixed acid type formic acid fermentation-results in production of ethanol and lactic, acetic, succinic, and formic acids as fermentation end products. If mixed acid fermentor, then when Methyl Red added to inoculated broth, medium turns red. If butanediol fermentor, then the color of the medium will change to yellow. Butanediol fermentor yields orange/yellow color after addition methyl red. 2.) Butanediol fermentors produce acidic fermentation products. 5, record 7, English, - mixed%20acid%20fermentation
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Biochimie
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- fermentation acide mixte
1, record 7, French, fermentation%20acide%20mixte
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La fermentation acide mixte [...], réalisée par des entérobactéries, est caractérisée par la production d'éthanol et de plusieurs acides organiques : acide lactique, acide acétique, acide succinique, acide formique. Certaines bactéries (Escherichia coli) possèdent l'hydrogène lyase formique et décomposent immédiatement l'acide formique en hydrogène et gaz carbonique. 2, record 7, French, - fermentation%20acide%20mixte
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2002-03-21
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Biochemistry
- Microbiology and Parasitology
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- methane fermentation
1, record 8, English, methane%20fermentation
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- methanogenic fermentation 2, record 8, English, methanogenic%20fermentation
correct
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A reaction sequence that produces methane during the anaerobic decomposition of organic waste. In the first phase, acid-forming bacteria produce acetic acid; in the second, methane bacteria use this acid and carbon dioxide to produce methane. Fermentation resulting in conversion of organic matter into methane gas. 3, record 8, English, - methane%20fermentation
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Biochimie
- Microbiologie et parasitologie
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- fermentation méthanique
1, record 8, French, fermentation%20m%C3%A9thanique
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- fermentation méthanogène 2, record 8, French, fermentation%20m%C3%A9thanog%C3%A8ne
avoid, see observation, feminine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Décomposition de matières organiques provoquée par des bactéries anaérobies ayant pour résultat la production de méthane et de gaz carbonique. 3, record 8, French, - fermentation%20m%C3%A9thanique
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Sous l'influence de l'anglais est apparu le doublet «méthanogène». Adjectif inutile puisque «méthanique» signifie déjà «qui produit du méthane». 4, record 8, French, - fermentation%20m%C3%A9thanique
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Bioquímica
- Microbiología y parasitología
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- fermentación metánica
1, record 8, Spanish, fermentaci%C3%B3n%20met%C3%A1nica
feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2000-11-08
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Biochemistry
- Biotechnology
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- vinegar production
1, record 9, English, vinegar%20production
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Oxidative fermentation in which dilute solutions of ethanol are oxidized by Acetobacter, with oxygen or air, to produce acetic acid and water. 2, record 9, English, - vinegar%20production
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Biochimie
- Biotechnologie
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- fabrication de vinaigre
1, record 9, French, fabrication%20de%20vinaigre
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Oxydation de l'alcool éthylique en acide acétique par les bactéries acétiques (Acetomonas, Acetobacter), aérobies strictes. Cette fermentation [...] est aérobie. 1, record 9, French, - fabrication%20de%20vinaigre
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'une des bioconversions les plus anciennes est celle de l'alcool éthylique en acide acétique dans la fabrication du vinaigre. 2, record 9, French, - fabrication%20de%20vinaigre
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le vinaigre fabriqué traditionnellement par une culture de surface (procédé d'Orléans) ou par ruissellement sur des copeaux de bois sur lesquels sont adsorbées les bactéries (procédé Schutzenbach) est actuellement fabriqué par culture agitée fortement aérée. 1, record 9, French, - fabrication%20de%20vinaigre
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2000-03-08
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Viticulture
- Winemaking
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- vinegar eel
1, record 10, English, vinegar%20eel
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Acetic fermentation may be impeded by an excessive growth of mother of vinegar, a slimy mass of bacteria, or of the parasitic vinegar eel, a minute, threadlike worm. 1, record 10, English, - vinegar%20eel
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Viticulture
- Industrie vinicole
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- anguillule du vinaigre
1, record 10, French, anguillule%20du%20vinaigre
proposal, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
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