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BAKING SODA [11 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2018-03-09
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Pastries
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- cherry pound cake
1, record 1, English, cherry%20pound%20cake
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
pound cake : A yellow cake with a dense texture and rich flavor that is traditionally made with one pound each of flour, butter, sugar, and eggs. Throughout the years many variations of pound cake recipes have been developed, such as the addition of leavening(baking powder or baking soda) and numerous flavorings, such as coconut, nuts, raisins and dried fruit. Pound cakes are often considered to be classified as quick breads or tea cakes. 2, record 1, English, - cherry%20pound%20cake
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Pâtisserie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- quatre-quarts aux cerises
1, record 1, French, quatre%2Dquarts%20aux%20cerises
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
quatre-quarts : c'est un classique dans la pâtisserie française, un gâteau riche au goût de vrai beurre. Ici pas de substitut. Le Quatre-quarts, comme son nom l'indique, est composé de 4 ingrédients de base ayant un poids identique ce qui donne, mathématiquement, 4 X ¼. [beurre, farine, sucre, œufs]. 2, record 1, French, - quatre%2Dquarts%20aux%20cerises
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-12-20
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Food Additives
Universal entry(ies) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- sodium hydrogencarbonate
1, record 2, English, sodium%20hydrogencarbonate
correct, see observation
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- sodium bicarbonate 2, record 2, English, sodium%20bicarbonate
correct
- bicarbonate of soda 3, record 2, English, bicarbonate%20of%20soda
- baking soda 2, record 2, English, baking%20soda
correct
- sodium acid carbonate 2, record 2, English, sodium%20acid%20carbonate
correct
- sodium hydrogen carbonate 1, record 2, English, sodium%20hydrogen%20carbonate
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A chemical compound which appears under the form of a white powder or of crystals, with a light-saline taste and which is used in the food industry as a water softener, a baking powder, a preservative and also in medicine, in ceramics and to prevent timber mold. 4, record 2, English, - sodium%20hydrogencarbonate
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
sodium hydrogencarbonate: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry). 1, record 2, English, - sodium%20hydrogencarbonate
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Also known under the following commercial designations: Col-Evac; Jusonin; Soda Mint. 4, record 2, English, - sodium%20hydrogencarbonate
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Chemical formula: NaHCO3 or CHNaO3 4, record 2, English, - sodium%20hydrogencarbonate
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Additifs alimentaires
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- hydrogénocarbonate de sodium
1, record 2, French, hydrog%C3%A9nocarbonate%20de%20sodium
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- bicarbonate de sodium 2, record 2, French, bicarbonate%20de%20sodium
correct, masculine noun
- bicarbonate de soude 2, record 2, French, bicarbonate%20de%20soude
masculine noun, officially approved
- carbonate acide de sodium 1, record 2, French, carbonate%20acide%20de%20sodium
correct, masculine noun
- carbonate monosodique 1, record 2, French, carbonate%20monosodique
correct, masculine noun
- sel de Vichy 3, record 2, French, sel%20de%20Vichy
correct, masculine noun, obsolete
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sel disodique de l'acide carbonique [, se trouvant] dans le commerce sous forme d'une poudre cristalline blanche, d'une saveur alcaline et légèrement salée [que] l'eau bouillante dissocie et transforme en carbonate neutre. 4, record 2, French, - hydrog%C3%A9nocarbonate%20de%20sodium
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le bicarbonate de soude est employé en cuisine pour rendre plus douce l'eau dans laquelle on fait cuire certaines légumineuses. 4, record 2, French, - hydrog%C3%A9nocarbonate%20de%20sodium
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
hydrogénocarbonate de sodium : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée). 5, record 2, French, - hydrog%C3%A9nocarbonate%20de%20sodium
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
bicarbonate de soude : terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de terminologie du Génie. 6, record 2, French, - hydrog%C3%A9nocarbonate%20de%20sodium
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Formule chimique : NaHCO3 ou CHNaO3 7, record 2, French, - hydrog%C3%A9nocarbonate%20de%20sodium
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Aditivos alimentarios
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- bicarbonato de sodio
1, record 2, Spanish, bicarbonato%20de%20sodio
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fórmula química: NaHCO3 o CHNaO3 2, record 2, Spanish, - bicarbonato%20de%20sodio
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-12-12
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Food Additives
- Breadmaking
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- baking powder
1, record 3, English, baking%20powder
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A [chemical] leavening agent that raises dough by the gas(carbon dioxide) produced when baking soda and acid react in the presence of water : it usually contains baking soda mixed with either starch or flour and cream of tartar or other acid-forming substance, as anhydrous sodium aluminum sulfate. 2, record 3, English, - baking%20powder
Record 3, Key term(s)
- baking-powder
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Additifs alimentaires
- Boulangerie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- poudre à pâte
1, record 3, French, poudre%20%C3%A0%20p%C3%A2te
correct, feminine noun, Quebec
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- levure chimique 2, record 3, French, levure%20chimique
correct, feminine noun, Europe
- poudre à lever 3, record 3, French, poudre%20%C3%A0%20lever
correct, feminine noun, Europe
- poudre alsacienne 4, record 3, French, poudre%20alsacienne
correct, feminine noun, Europe
- poudre levante 5, record 3, French, poudre%20levante
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] mélange de substances chimiques (bicarbonate de soude ou carbonate d'ammoniaque associé avec de la crème de tartre, de l'acide tartrique ou du phosphate d'aluminium sodique, et avec un excipient : farine, amidon ou carbonate de chaux alimentaire). 5, record 3, French, - poudre%20%C3%A0%20p%C3%A2te
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Aditivos alimentarios
- Panificación
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- levadura en polvo
1, record 3, Spanish, levadura%20en%20polvo
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- polvo para hornear 2, record 3, Spanish, polvo%20para%20hornear
correct, masculine noun
- levadura química 3, record 3, Spanish, levadura%20qu%C3%ADmica
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Producto químico que permite dar esponjosidad a una masa debido a la capacidad de liberar dióxido de carbono [...], es una mezcla de un ácido no tóxico (como el cítrico o el tartárico) y una sal de un ácido o base débil, generalmente carbonato o bicarbonato [...] 1, record 3, Spanish, - levadura%20en%20polvo
Record 4 - internal organization data 2011-01-26
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Food Additives
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Medication
Universal entry(ies) Record 4
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- potassium bicarbonate
1, record 4, English, potassium%20bicarbonate
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- potassium acid carbonate 1, record 4, English, potassium%20acid%20carbonate
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A white powder or granules, or transparent colorless crystals, used in baking powder and in medicine as an antacid. 2, record 4, English, - potassium%20bicarbonate
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Potassium bicarbonate [is soluble] in water and potassium carbonate solution; insoluble in alcohol ... Uses: Baking; soft drinks; medicine (antacid); manufacture of pure potassium carbonate; fire-extinguishing agent; low pH liquid detergents; laboratory reagent. 3, record 4, English, - potassium%20bicarbonate
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Chemical formula: KHCO3 4, record 4, English, - potassium%20bicarbonate
Record 4, Key term(s)
- acid potassium carbonate
- baking soda
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Additifs alimentaires
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Médicaments
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 4
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- bicarbonate de potassium
1, record 4, French, bicarbonate%20de%20potassium
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- carbonate acide de potassium 1, record 4, French, carbonate%20acide%20de%20potassium
correct, masculine noun
- carbonate monopotassique 2, record 4, French, carbonate%20monopotassique
masculine noun
- hydrogénocarbonate de potassium 1, record 4, French, hydrog%C3%A9nocarbonate%20de%20potassium
masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sel se présentant sous forme de cristaux incolores, ou bien de poudre ou de granules blancs, solubles dans l'eau et insolubles dans l'alcool. 1, record 4, French, - bicarbonate%20de%20potassium
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Usages :] Levure artificielle, diurétique, détersif. On l'emploie aussi dans certaines boissons gazeuses. 1, record 4, French, - bicarbonate%20de%20potassium
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Formule chimique : KHCO3 3, record 4, French, - bicarbonate%20de%20potassium
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Aditivos alimentarios
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Medicamentos
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 4
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- bicarbonato de potasio
1, record 4, Spanish, bicarbonato%20de%20potasio
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Se utiliza el subíndice para la cifra (3) dentro de la fórmula química. 2, record 4, Spanish, - bicarbonato%20de%20potasio
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Fórmula química: KHCO3 3, record 4, Spanish, - bicarbonato%20de%20potasio
Record 5 - internal organization data 2010-03-12
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Food Additives
- Breadmaking
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- leavening agent
1, record 5, English, leavening%20agent
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- leavener 2, record 5, English, leavener
correct
- leaven 2, record 5, English, leaven
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... any one of a number of substances used in doughs and batters that cause a foaming action which lightens and softens the finished product. 2, record 5, English, - leavening%20agent
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The leavening agent (biological, chemical or even mechanical) reacts with moisture, heat, acidity or other triggers to produce gas (usually carbon dioxide and sometimes ethanol) that becomes trapped as bubbles within the dough. 2, record 5, English, - leavening%20agent
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Some examples are : yeast, sour milk, air, steam, baking soda and baking powder. 3, record 5, English, - leavening%20agent
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Additifs alimentaires
- Boulangerie
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- agent de levage
1, record 5, French, agent%20de%20levage
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- agent levain 2, record 5, French, agent%20levain
correct, masculine noun
- levant 3, record 5, French, levant
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Substance naturelle ou artificielle susceptible de dégager du gaz carbonique sous l'effet de la chaleur, simulant ainsi la fermentation biologique de la pâte enfournée. 1, record 5, French, - agent%20de%20levage
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
On peut citer, parmi les agents de levage : la levure, le lait sur, l'air, la vapeur, le bicarbonate [de soude] et autres levures chimiques [la poudre à pâte, par exemple]. 1, record 5, French, - agent%20de%20levage
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Aditivos alimentarios
- Panificación
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- gasificante
1, record 5, Spanish, gasificante
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2009-11-23
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Food Additives
- Breadmaking
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- chemical leavening agent
1, record 6, English, chemical%20leavening%20agent
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- chemical leavener 2, record 6, English, chemical%20leavener
correct
- chemical leaven 1, record 6, English, chemical%20leaven
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Chemical leaveners include baking powder, baking soda, baking ammonia, phosphates, cream of tartar, etc. 3, record 6, English, - chemical%20leavening%20agent
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Since chemical expertise is required to create a functional chemical leaven without leaving behind off-flavors from the chemical precursors involved, such substances are often mixed into premeasured combinations for maximum results. 1, record 6, English, - chemical%20leavening%20agent
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Additifs alimentaires
- Boulangerie
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- levure chimique
1, record 6, French, levure%20chimique
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- agent de levage chimique 2, record 6, French, agent%20de%20levage%20chimique
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le pain éclair est comme le pain, mais la levure y est remplacée par un agent de levage chimique pour aérer la pâte. 2, record 6, French, - levure%20chimique
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les levures chimiques comprennent le bicarbonate de soude, la poudre à pâte (dite «levure chimique», en Europe), le bicarbonate d'ammonium, la crème de tartre, etc. 3, record 6, French, - levure%20chimique
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2009-11-20
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Cookies and Cookie Making
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- biscuit
1, record 7, English, biscuit
correct, Canada, United States
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- hot biscuit 2, record 7, English, hot%20biscuit
correct, Canada, United States
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In American English, a "biscuit" is a small bread made with baking powder or baking soda as a leavening agent rather than yeast(although a type of biscuit called an "angel biscuit" contains yeast as well, as do those made with a sourdough starter). This roughly corresponds to a "scone" in British English usage. 3, record 7, English, - biscuit
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Baking powder biscuit. 2, record 7, English, - biscuit
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 PHR
Sour cream, whole-wheat hot biscuit. 2, record 7, English, - biscuit
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Biscuits et biscuiterie
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- biscuit chaud
1, record 7, French, biscuit%20chaud
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Biscuit chaud à l'ancienne, à la crème sure, à la farine de blé entier, à la poudre à pâte. 1, record 7, French, - biscuit%20chaud
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2009-03-24
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Breadmaking
- Culinary Techniques
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- quick bread
1, record 8, English, quick%20bread
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A bread(as corn bread, muffins, biscuits) made with a leavening agent(as baking powder, soda) that permits immediate baking of the dough or batter mixture. 2, record 8, English, - quick%20bread
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Breads made with leavenings other than yeast. 3, record 8, English, - quick%20bread
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Boulangerie
- Techniques culinaires
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- pain éclair
1, record 8, French, pain%20%C3%A9clair
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le pain éclair est comme le pain, mais la levure y est remplacée par un agent de levage chimique pour aérer la pâte. 1, record 8, French, - pain%20%C3%A9clair
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2007-01-04
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Pastries (Cooking)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- almond cake
1, record 9, English, almond%20cake
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Almond Cake... ingredients are simple : butter, sour cream, baking soda, flour, sea salt, sugar, almond paste, 4 egg yolks, almond extract and confectioner's sugar for dusting. 2, record 9, English, - almond%20cake
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Pâtisserie (Art culinaire)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- gâteau aux amandes
1, record 9, French, g%C3%A2teau%20aux%20amandes
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2001-08-27
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Food Industries
- Breadmaking
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- soda bread
1, record 10, English, soda%20bread
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Regional breads within the United Kingdom are numerous. In Ireland much of the bread is chemically aerated and is made from locally grown and milled soft wheat. These types of bread rely upon buttermilk and bicarbonate of soda to provide the gas for aeration. They are usually referred to as soda breads if oven baked in pans, and as farls if baked on a hot plate in flat shapes. The method of preparation involves gentle mixing, immediate shaping of the dough pieces, and transfer to the oven or to the hotplate for baking. 1, record 10, English, - soda%20bread
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Industrie de l'alimentation
- Boulangerie
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- pain au bicarbonate de soude
1, record 10, French, pain%20au%20bicarbonate%20de%20soude
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les variétés régionales de pain sont nombreuses au Royaume-Uni. En Irlande, une forte proportion du pain est aérée chimiquement et préparée avec les blés tendres de production et de mouture locales. Les gaz nécessaires à l'aération proviennent du babeurre et du bicarbonate de soude. One les appelle généralement «soda breads» (pains au bicarbonate de soude), s'ils sont cuits en moule au four, et «farls» s'ils sont cuits en forme de galettes sur plaque chaude. La méthode de préparation comporte un pétrissage modéré, la mise en forme immédiate des pâtons et le passage au four ou sur plaque chaude pour la cuisson. 1, record 10, French, - pain%20au%20bicarbonate%20de%20soude
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1994-03-17
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Food Industries
- Recipes
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- tea biscuit
1, record 11, English, tea%20biscuit
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
- biscuit 1, record 11, English, biscuit
correct
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A biscuit leavened with either baking soda or baking powder or both and having a flaky texture, a smooth brown crust and good flavor. They contain a larger proportion of shortening than most other breads and are mixed in somewhat the same manner as pastry. It is rolled and cut. 1, record 11, English, - tea%20biscuit
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Industrie de l'alimentation
- Recettes de cuisine
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- biscuit à la poudre levante
1, record 11, French, biscuit%20%C3%A0%20la%20poudre%20levante
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- biscuit à la levure chimique 1, record 11, French, biscuit%20%C3%A0%20la%20levure%20chimique
correct
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
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