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BABASSU OIL [1 record]

Record 1 2011-08-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Food Additives
DEF

A nondrying, edible oil expressed from the kernels of the Babassu palm which grows in profusion in Brazil, used in foods and soap-making.

OBS

babassu : a tall pinnate-leaved palm ... Orbignya speciosa ....

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Additifs alimentaires
DEF

Liquide jaune pâle provenant des drupes d'un palmier brésilien, Orbignya speciosa, utilisé dans l'alimentation et dans la préparation de savons et de cosmétiques.

Spanish

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