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GLUTINOUS STARCH [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-11-09
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Grain Growing
- Food Industries
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- glutinous rice
1, record 1, English, glutinous%20rice
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- sticky rice 2, record 1, English, sticky%20rice
correct
- sweet rice 3, record 1, English, sweet%20rice
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The consistency of "sticky" rice is determined by two kinds of starch in the kernels, amylose and amylopectin. The more amylopectin, the stickier the texture. Glutinous rice is easily distinguished from other varieties by its milky colour. Most widely consumed where it is grown-mainly in dry areas of northern Thailand, Laos and Cambodia-it is often used as an ingredient in sweet dishes and snacks, and for brewing beer. 2, record 1, English, - glutinous%20rice
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Despite its name [glutinous rice], this rice, widely used in Chinese cooking, is completely gluten-free. When boiled it becomes sweet and sticky and is thus used mainly in baking and confectionery, and also for making beer. (There are two varieties, black and white). 4, record 1, English, - glutinous%20rice
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Culture des céréales
- Industrie de l'alimentation
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- riz gluant
1, record 1, French, riz%20gluant
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- riz collant 1, record 1, French, riz%20collant
correct, masculine noun
- riz glutineux 2, record 1, French, riz%20glutineux
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Variété de riz à saveur douce et à l'aspect onctueux et collant utilisé dans la préparation des machis (galettes confectionnées avec du riz). 3, record 1, French, - riz%20gluant
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le riz gluant se distingue facilement des autres variétés par sa couleur laiteuse. 1, record 1, French, - riz%20gluant
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Cultivo de cereales
- Industria alimentaria
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- arroz glutinoso
1, record 1, Spanish, arroz%20glutinoso
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- arroz pegajoso 1, record 1, Spanish, arroz%20pegajoso
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
El arroz glutinoso (Oryza sativa var. glutinosa o Oryza glutinosa; también denominado arroz pegajoso y arroz dulce) es un tipo de arroz de grano corto que se vuelve pegajoso cuando se cocina. Se denomina glutinoso (del latín glūtinōsus) por lo pegajoso que es y no porque contenga gluten. No debe confundirse con otros arroces asiáticos que poseen este efecto pegajoso, el arroz glutinoso es más pegajoso que estos arroces. 1, record 1, Spanish, - arroz%20glutinoso
Record 2 - internal organization data 1994-08-25
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Food Industries
- Biochemistry
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- waxy starch
1, record 2, English, waxy%20starch
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- glutinous starch 2, record 2, English, glutinous%20starch
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Waxy starches are also modified to change their specification in the same manner as regular starch. The major use of modified waxy maize is in processed foods. It is also used as a stabilizer in pie fillings and salad dressings. In the non-food area it is employed as an adhesive on gummed paper tape. (Grain Starch Utilization Study, McNicol et al., Canadian Wheat Board, Sept. 1972, p. 18.) 3, record 2, English, - waxy%20starch
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Industrie de l'alimentation
- Biochimie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- amidon de grain cireux
1, record 2, French, amidon%20de%20grain%20cireux
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- amidon de grains cireux 2, record 2, French, amidon%20de%20grains%20cireux
correct, masculine noun
- amidon glutineux 3, record 2, French, amidon%20glutineux
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Amidon particulièrement riche en amylopectine, extrait de certains cultivars de céréales. 4, record 2, French, - amidon%20de%20grain%20cireux
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Suivant l'origine, on peut parler d'amidon de maïs cireux, d'amidon de riz gluant, etc. 4, record 2, French, - amidon%20de%20grain%20cireux
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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