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FICAIN [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2003-12-01
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Food Additives
- Biochemistry
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- ficain
1, record 1, English, ficain
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- ficin 2, record 1, English, ficin
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An enzyme found in the latex of tropical Moraceae (Ficus). Widely used by the food industry. 3, record 1, English, - ficain
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In brewing, it prevents beer from being damaged by cold storage and, in cheese, it is a good substitute for rennet. Tenderizes meat more efficiently than papain and is used as a dough preservative in baking. 3, record 1, English, - ficain
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Additifs alimentaires
- Biochimie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- ficine
1, record 1, French, ficine
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Enzyme présente dans le latex de moracées tropicales (Ficus), très utilisée par l'industrie alimentaire. 2, record 1, French, - ficine
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En brasserie, elle sert à prémunir la bière contre les risques d'altération par le froid et, en fromagerie, remplace avantageusement la présure. Elle attendrit les viandes plus efficacement que la papaïne et assure, en boulangerie, la conservation de la pâte. 2, record 1, French, - ficine
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Utilisée aussi comme anthelminthique. 3, record 1, French, - ficine
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Aditivos alimentarios
- Bioquímica
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- ficina
1, record 1, Spanish, ficina
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Enzima proteolítica que hidroliza caseína, carne, polvo de cuero, edestina, fibrina, hígado y otras materias del tipo proteína. Muy higroscópica. Parcialmente soluble en agua e insoluble en disolventes orgánicos corrientes. 2, record 1, Spanish, - ficina
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