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TRICALCIUM CITRATE [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2018-03-08
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Food Additives
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- sodium aluminium silicate
1, record 1, English, sodium%20aluminium%20silicate
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- sodium aluminum silicate 2, record 1, English, sodium%20aluminum%20silicate
avoid, see observation
- sodium aluminosilicate 3, record 1, English, sodium%20aluminosilicate
avoid
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A chemical widely used as an anti-caking agent in food powders (onion, garlic, icing sugar, dried egg yolk, etc.). 4, record 1, English, - sodium%20aluminium%20silicate
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The following potential anti-caking agents have been identified for further investigation : calcium aluminum silicate, sodium aluminum silicate, iron ammonium citrate, tricalcium phosphate, stearates, calcium silicate, proprietary products such as Microsal... 5, record 1, English, - sodium%20aluminium%20silicate
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
sodium aluminium silicate: a commercial name. The International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC) recommends the form "aluminium" rather than "aluminum." 1, record 1, English, - sodium%20aluminium%20silicate
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Additifs alimentaires
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- silicate d'aluminium et de sodium
1, record 1, French, silicate%20d%27aluminium%20et%20de%20sodium
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- silicate double d'aluminium et de sodium 2, record 1, French, silicate%20double%20d%27aluminium%20et%20de%20sodium
former designation, correct, masculine noun
- aluminosilicate de sodium 3, record 1, French, aluminosilicate%20de%20sodium
avoid, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Produit chimique très utilisé comme antimottant des poudres alimentaires (oignon, ail, sucre glace, jaunes d'œufs, etc.). 4, record 1, French, - silicate%20d%27aluminium%20et%20de%20sodium
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
double : L'emploi de cet adjectif est obsolète. 5, record 1, French, - silicate%20d%27aluminium%20et%20de%20sodium
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2003-10-29
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- aluminium calcium silicate
1, record 2, English, aluminium%20calcium%20silicate
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- calcium aluminum silicate 2, record 2, English, calcium%20aluminum%20silicate
correct, see observation, United States
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Plagioclase is an amorphous series of albite, which is sodium aluminium silicate, and anorthite which is calcium aluminium silicate. It includes the gems sunstone and labradorite. 3, record 2, English, - aluminium%20calcium%20silicate
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The following potential anti-caking agents have been identified for further investigation : calcium aluminum silicate, sodium aluminum silicate, iron ammonium citrate, tricalcium phosphate, stearates, calcium silicate, proprietary products such as Microsal... 1, record 2, English, - aluminium%20calcium%20silicate
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
calcium aluminium silicate: a commercial name. The International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC) recommends the form "aluminium" rather than "aluminum." 1, record 2, English, - aluminium%20calcium%20silicate
Record 2, Key term(s)
- aluminum calcium silicate
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- silicate d'aluminium et de calcium
1, record 2, French, silicate%20d%27aluminium%20et%20de%20calcium
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- silicate de calcium et d'aluminium 1, record 2, French, silicate%20de%20calcium%20et%20d%27aluminium
correct, masculine noun
- silicate double d'aluminium et de calcium 2, record 2, French, silicate%20double%20d%27aluminium%20et%20de%20calcium
former designation, avoid, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2001-11-15
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Food Additives
- Medication
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- calcium citrate
1, record 3, English, calcium%20citrate
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- lime citrate 2, record 3, English, lime%20citrate
avoid
- tricalcium citrate 2, record 3, English, tricalcium%20citrate
avoid
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A calcium salt of citric acid available as a fine white powder, slightly soluble in cold water. 3, record 3, English, - calcium%20citrate
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
An improving agent for flour, a buffer for jams and marmalades. Also used in candy. 3, record 3, English, - calcium%20citrate
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Additifs alimentaires
- Médicaments
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- citrate de calcium
1, record 3, French, citrate%20de%20calcium
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sel calcique de l'acide citrique, se présentant sous la forme d'une fine poudre blanche, inodore, très peu soluble dans l'eau froide. 2, record 3, French, - citrate%20de%20calcium
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Améliorant des farines, tampon des gelées et marmelades. Également utilisé en confiserie. 2, record 3, French, - citrate%20de%20calcium
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Employé en médecine comme recalcifiant. 3, record 3, French, - citrate%20de%20calcium
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Aditivos alimentarios
- Medicamentos
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- citrato de calcio
1, record 3, Spanish, citrato%20de%20calcio
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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