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STORED CHEESE [8 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2016-10-05
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Cheese and Dairy Products
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- aging cellar
1, record 1, English, aging%20cellar
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- maturing room 1, record 1, English, maturing%20room
correct
- aging room 1, record 1, English, aging%20room
correct
- ageing room 2, record 1, English, ageing%20room
correct
- ageing cellar 3, record 1, English, ageing%20cellar
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A cellar or room for aging cheese. 3, record 1, English, - aging%20cellar
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
aged cheese : A cheese which has been properly stored to become mellow and to attain its proper texture and flavor. 4, record 1, English, - aging%20cellar
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
ageing room: term extracted from the “Glossaire de l’agriculture” and reproduced with permission of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. 5, record 1, English, - aging%20cellar
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Laiterie, beurrerie et fromagerie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- cave d'affinage
1, record 1, French, cave%20d%27affinage
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- aire d'affinage 2, record 1, French, aire%20d%27affinage
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Pour fromage. 1, record 1, French, - cave%20d%27affinage
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
aire d'affinage : terme extrait du «Glossaire de l’agriculture» et reproduit avec l’autorisation de l’Organisation de coopération et de développement économiques. 3, record 1, French, - cave%20d%27affinage
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Productos lácteos
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- cámara de maduración
1, record 1, Spanish, c%C3%A1mara%20de%20maduraci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2016-02-24
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Household Refrigerators and Freezers
- Electrical Domestic Appliances
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- cheese compartment
1, record 2, English, cheese%20compartment
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An enclosed area or container for storing cheese. 2, record 2, English, - cheese%20compartment
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Firm, semi-firm and semi-soft cheese should be... stored in the refrigerator's cheese compartment. 3, record 2, English, - cheese%20compartment
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Réfrigérateurs et congélateurs domestiques
- Appareillage électrique domestique
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- compartiment à fromages
1, record 2, French, compartiment%20%C3%A0%20fromages
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Espace fermé à l'intérieur d'un réfrigérateur ménager, tel qu'un bac ou un tiroir, dans lequel on conserve les fromages. 2, record 2, French, - compartiment%20%C3%A0%20fromages
Record 2, Key term(s)
- compartiment des fromages
- compartiment à fromage
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-11-09
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Cheese and Dairy Products
- Food Industries
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- milk quota
1, record 3, English, milk%20quota
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The amount of milk which may be sold at an established domestic price. The national quota is for industrial milk used to manufacture easily stored items, like butter, milk powder, cheese, yogurt, and ice cream. 2, record 3, English, - milk%20quota
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Each [milk] producer owns a contract, or "quota" that specifies the amount of milk that producer can deliver. Farmers can’t ship milk without owning quota. ... Milk quota, and the privilege of producing milk that goes with it, was initially given to producers in the early 1970s. Today, farmers wanting to produce milk must buy or sell quota through a "quota exchange." 3, record 3, English, - milk%20quota
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Laiterie, beurrerie et fromagerie
- Industrie de l'alimentation
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- quota laitier
1, record 3, French, quota%20laitier
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- quota de lait 2, record 3, French, quota%20de%20lait
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pourcentage déterminé qu'un producteur laitier peut vendre durant une période de l'année. 3, record 3, French, - quota%20laitier
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Chaque producteur [laitier] a un contrat, c'est-à-dire un «quota», qui précise la quantité de lait qu'il peut livrer. [...] Le quota de lait, et le droit de produire de lait qui s'y rattache, a d'abord été accordé aux producteurs au début des années 70. Ajuoud'hui, les agriculteurs qui veulent produire du lait doivent acheter ou vendre des quotas dans une «bourse d'échange». 2, record 3, French, - quota%20laitier
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Productos lácteos
- Industria alimentaria
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- cuota lechera
1, record 3, Spanish, cuota%20lechera
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2010-10-26
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Biochemistry
- Food Additives
Universal entry(ies) Record 4
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- 3-hydroxybutan-2-one
1, record 4, English, 3%2Dhydroxybutan%2D2%2Done
correct, see observation
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- 3-hydroxy-2-butanone 2, record 4, English, 3%2Dhydroxy%2D2%2Dbutanone
former designation
- 2,3-butanolone 3, record 4, English, 2%2C3%2Dbutanolone
- acetoin 4, record 4, English, acetoin
- acetylmethylcarbinol 5, record 4, English, acetylmethylcarbinol
correct
- acetyl methyl carbinol 6, record 4, English, acetyl%20methyl%20carbinol
avoid
- dimethylketol 7, record 4, English, dimethylketol
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A colorless liquid; a condensation product of two molecules of acetic acid. 8, record 4, English, - 3%2Dhydroxybutan%2D2%2Done
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Acetoin... A flavoring agent that occurs naturally in broccoli, grapes, pears, cultured dairy products, cooked beef, and cooked chicken. As a product of fermentation and of cream ripened for churning, it is a colorless or pale yellow liquid or a white powder, it has a characteristic buttery odor and must be stored in a light-resistant container. It is used in raspberry, strawberry, butter, butterscotch, caramel, coconut, coffee, fruit, liquor, rum, nut, walnut, vanilla, cream soda, and cheese flavorings for beverages, ice cream, ices, candy, baked goods, margarine, gelatin desserts, cottage cheese, and shortenings. 9, record 4, English, - 3%2Dhydroxybutan%2D2%2Done
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
3-hydroxybutan-2-one: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry). 10, record 4, English, - 3%2Dhydroxybutan%2D2%2Done
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
acetyl methyl carbinol: incorrect form. 10, record 4, English, - 3%2Dhydroxybutan%2D2%2Done
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Chemical formulas: CH3COCHOHCH3 or C4H8O2 or CH3-CO-CHOH-CH3 11, record 4, English, - 3%2Dhydroxybutan%2D2%2Done
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Biochimie
- Additifs alimentaires
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 4
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- 3-hydroxybutan-2-one
1, record 4, French, 3%2Dhydroxybutan%2D2%2Done
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- acétoïne 2, record 4, French, ac%C3%A9to%C3%AFne
former designation, feminine noun
- acétylméthylcarbinol 3, record 4, French, ac%C3%A9tylm%C3%A9thylcarbinol
correct, masculine noun
- diméthylcétol 4, record 4, French, dim%C3%A9thylc%C3%A9tol
correct, masculine noun
- butanol-2 one-3 5, record 4, French, butanol%2D2%20one%2D3
masculine noun, obsolete
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Produit formé au cours de nombreuses fermentations et en particulier de la fermentation alcoolique. Se trouve dans les vins et dans les eaux-de-vie. 6, record 4, French, - 3%2Dhydroxybutan%2D2%2Done
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Au cours de la maturation des crèmes, il se forme de l'acétoïne, précurseur du diacétyle, qui donne son odeur caractéristique au beurre. 6, record 4, French, - 3%2Dhydroxybutan%2D2%2Done
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
3-hydroxybutan-2-one : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée). 1, record 4, French, - 3%2Dhydroxybutan%2D2%2Done
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Formules chimiques : CH3COCHOHCH3 ou C4H8O2 ou CH3-CO-CHOH-CH3 7, record 4, French, - 3%2Dhydroxybutan%2D2%2Done
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Bioquímica
- Aditivos alimentarios
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 4
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- acetilmetilcarbinol
1, record 4, Spanish, acetilmetilcarbinol
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
- acetoína 2, record 4, Spanish, aceto%C3%ADna
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Líquido algo amarillento, o bien sólido cristalino. Soluble en alcohol. Miscible con agua. Ligeramente soluble en éter. Combustible. 3, record 4, Spanish, - acetilmetilcarbinol
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Fórmulas químicas : CH3COCHOHCH3 o C4H8O2 o CH3-CO-CHOH-CH3 4, record 4, Spanish, - acetilmetilcarbinol
Record 5 - internal organization data 2003-11-28
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Cheese and Dairy Products
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- maturation
1, record 5, English, maturation
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Cheese then stored at 17-11°C to allow full flavor to develop during maturation which lasts 4 to 12 months. 2, record 5, English, - maturation
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Laiterie, beurrerie et fromagerie
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- maturation
1, record 5, French, maturation
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Fermentation du lait (destiné à la fabrication de fromages) et de la crème (destinée à la fabrication du beurre) en but de leur conférer l'acidité et l'arôme favorable à l'obtention de produits de bonne qualité. 2, record 5, French, - maturation
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Équivalent adopté par le Comité intergouvernemental de terminologie de l'industrie laitière. 3, record 5, French, - maturation
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Productos lácteos
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- maduración
1, record 5, Spanish, maduraci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2003-03-20
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Food Additives
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- acetylated monoglyceride
1, record 6, English, acetylated%20monoglyceride
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
At room temperature and below, technical grade products will remain in the waxy form for several years. Their physical properties make the acetylated monoglyceride products potentially valuable as protective coatings for processed meats and for dressed meats that are to be stored at low temperatures. They also show potential as coatings for cheese, fruits, nuts, candy and other foods. 2, record 6, English, - acetylated%20monoglyceride
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Additifs alimentaires
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- monoglycéride acétylé
1, record 6, French, monoglyc%C3%A9ride%20ac%C3%A9tyl%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Monoglycéride dont la molécule renferme le groupement acétyle, soit le radical CH3CO. 2, record 6, French, - monoglyc%C3%A9ride%20ac%C3%A9tyl%C3%A9
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
monoglycéride : Ester du glycérol avec les acides gras contenant une seule molécule d'acide; émulsifiant, cosmétiques, lubrifiants. 3, record 6, French, - monoglyc%C3%A9ride%20ac%C3%A9tyl%C3%A9
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Aditivos alimentarios
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- monoglicérido acetilado
1, record 6, Spanish, monoglic%C3%A9rido%20acetilado
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2001-05-29
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Food Industries
- Cheese and Dairy Products
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- cheese cellar
1, record 7, English, cheese%20cellar
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... blue cheese is blue because of a pigment-producing mold. Because this mold needs oxygen and space to grow, the cheese needs to be porous, not squished. So rather than being squeezed, our cheese is drained in a mold. Which is then stored in a cheese cellar. A cheese cellar is a place that can maintain the temperature and humidity so our mold can grow. 2, record 7, English, - cheese%20cellar
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Industrie de l'alimentation
- Laiterie, beurrerie et fromagerie
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- cave de fromagerie
1, record 7, French, cave%20de%20fromagerie
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Local où l'on place les fromages à affiner. 1, record 7, French, - cave%20de%20fromagerie
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1986-05-21
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Cheese and Dairy Products
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- stored cheese
1, record 8, English, stored%20cheese
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Laiterie, beurrerie et fromagerie
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- fromage entreposé
1, record 8, French, fromage%20entrepos%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
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