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LEMON GRASS [6 records]

Record 1 2022-01-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Seed Plants (Spermatophyta)
Universal entry(ies)
OBS

A plant of the family Poaceae.

Key term(s)
  • lemon grass
  • lemonscented grass

French

Domaine(s)
  • Plantes à graines (Spermatophyta)
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
OBS

Plante de la famille des Poaceae.

OBS

Elionurus citreus : Il n'y a pas de nom commun pour désigner cette espèce.

Spanish

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Record 2 2011-05-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies)
C10H18O
formula, see observation
106-23-0
CAS number
DEF

An aldehyde appearing under the form of a liquid which constitutes the main constituent of citronella oil, is also found in many volatile oils, such as lemon, lemon grass, melissa, and is used in soap perfumes, as a flavoring for jellies, beverages, ices, candies and as an insect repellant.

OBS

3,7-dimethyloct-6-enal: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry).

OBS

Chemical formula: C10H18O or C9H17CHO

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
C10H18O
formula, see observation
106-23-0
CAS number
DEF

Aldéhyde monoterpénique se présentant sous la forme d'un liquide à odeur de mélisse, présent dans les essences d'eucalyptus (antipode dextrogyre) et de citron de Java (antipode lévogyre), principal composant de l'essence de citronnelle, que l'on utilise dans la chimie des parfums, en savonnerie, comme aromatisant pour gelées, boissons, glaces et bonbons, et pour repousser les insectes.

OBS

3,7-diméthyloct-6-énal : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée).

OBS

Formule chimique : C10H18O ou C9H17CHO

OBS

rhodinal : Ce terme, donné comme parfait synonyme de «citronellal» dans les sources anglaises, est peut-être un spécifique, soit un isomère du citronellal. Voir la définition qui suit.

OBS

rhodinal : Aldéhyde monoterpénique isomère du citronellal, qu'il accompagne dans les essences naturelles.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
Entrada(s) universal(es)
C10H18O
formula, see observation
106-23-0
CAS number
OBS

Corresponde al producto obtenido de la esencia de Citronella de Java, por destilación fraccionada y procedimientos químicos de purificación.

OBS

Fórmula química: C10H18O o C9H17CHO

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Record 3 2008-07-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Beverages
DEF

A [hot] beverage made by brewing tea with a mixture of aromatic spices.

CONT

Using a strong black tea as a base ingredient, many spices are added to give the tea a somewhat spicy and complex flavor. Spices such as cardamon, cinnamon, cloves, coriander, cumin seed, curry leaves, ginger, lemon grass, peppercorn, and rampe leaves may be blended with the black tea to add the flavors so mildly prevalent in Chai.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Boissons (Industrie de l'alimentation)
DEF

Boisson chaude contenant un mélange de thé noir et d'épices dont la noix de muscade, le poivre, la cannelle, le clou de girofle, la cardamome et le gingembre, et d'eau.

Spanish

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Record 4 2001-01-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Botany
  • Cooking and Gastronomy (General)
DEF

A lemon-flavoured grass common in Southeast Asia, but now grown in parts of Florida. It contains a great deal of essential oil called citral. Lemon grass is a popular ingredient in Indonesian and Malaysian food and where this is not available citral can be used instead.

Key term(s)
  • lemongrass
  • lemon-grass

French

Domaine(s)
  • Botanique
  • Cuisine et gastronomie (Généralités)
OBS

lemon-grass : Nom usuel et commercial de deux espèces de plantes aromatiques du genre cymbopogon [...]

Key term(s)
  • lemongrass
  • lemon grass

Spanish

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Record 5 1999-02-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Food Additives
  • Cosmetology
DEF

A volatile oil, dark yellow to light brownish yellow, with a lemon-like odor, obtained by steam distillation of Lemon grass.

OBS

Used as a flavoring agent and in perfumery.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Additifs alimentaires
  • Cosmétologie
DEF

Liquide à odeur de citron et de verveine, de couleur jaune tirant parfois sur le rouge, obtenu par distillation des feuilles de lemongrass. Aromatisant. On l'emploie aussi en cosmétologie, en pharmacie et en parfumerie.

Spanish

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Record 6 1998-12-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemistry
  • Food Additives
  • Perfume and Cosmetics Industry
Universal entry(ies)
DEF

A yellow to reddish brown essential oil that has an odor of lemon or verbena, is obtained especially from either of two lemon grasses (Cymbopogon citratus or C. flexuosus), and is used chiefly as a perfume (as in soap) and as a source of the aldehyde citral.

OBS

Lemon-grass oil [is a] natural flavoring agent used in lemon and fruit flavorings for beverages, ice cream, ices, candy, baked goods, gelatin desserts, and chewing gum.

OBS

Indian or ’Cochin’ lemon grass oil, the principal lemon grass oil of commerce, is from C. flexuosos which is indigenous to India, and the so-called ’West Indian’ oil is from C. citratus which is widely cultivated in India, Guatemala, Haiti, East and West Africa, and other tropical countries. The Indian oil is a reddish-yellow or brownish-red mobile liquid with a very stong verbana-like odour, while the ’West Indian’ oil is pale yellow to yellowish-brown and has an odour similar to but somewhat lighter in character than that of the indian oil.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chimie
  • Additifs alimentaires
  • Parfumerie
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
DEF

Huile essentielle produite par distillation de deux espèces de plantes aromatiques du genre Cymbopogon (Cymbopogon citratus et C. flexuosus).

CONT

Essence de lemongrass. [...] Usages - Thérapeutique (carminatif), parfumerie, cosmétique, savons, préparation de l'ionone, du citral.

Spanish

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