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NUT OIL [9 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2018-04-12
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Fatty Substances (Food)
- Oilseed Crops
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- palm kernel oil
1, record 1, English, palm%20kernel%20oil
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- palm-kernel oil 2, record 1, English, palm%2Dkernel%20oil
correct
- nut oil 3, record 1, English, nut%20oil
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The outer fleshy portion of the fruit [of the oil palm] is ... pressed to recover the palm oil ... The kernels of the fruit are also pressed ... to recover palm-kernel oil, which is chemically quite different from the oil from the flesh of the fruit. ... Palm-kernel oil is used in manufacturing such edible products as margarine, chocolate confections, and pharmaceuticals. 2, record 1, English, - palm%20kernel%20oil
Record 1, Key term(s)
- palm white oil
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Corps gras (Ind. de l'aliment.)
- Culture des plantes oléagineuses
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- huile de palmiste
1, record 1, French, huile%20de%20palmiste
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- huile de noyaux de palme 2, record 1, French, huile%20de%20noyaux%20de%20palme
feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Huile comestible riche en acide laurique (40 à 45 %), contenue dans le palmiste et ayant des propriétés analogues à celles de l'huile de coprah. (Ces huiles sont largement utilisées en margarinerie, mais aussi, en raison du pouvoir moussant de leurs sels de sodium, en savonnerie.) 3, record 1, French, - huile%20de%20palmiste
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le palmier à huile (Elæis guineensis) [...] a comme fruits de petites drupes (noix de palme), dont le péricarpe donne l'huile de palme, et la graine l'huile de palmiste. 3, record 1, French, - huile%20de%20palmiste
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
palmiste : Amande du fruit du palmier à huile. 3, record 1, French, - huile%20de%20palmiste
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Substancias grasas (Industria alimentaria)
- Cultivo de oleaginosas
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- aceite de palmiste
1, record 1, Spanish, aceite%20de%20palmiste
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- aceite de almendra de palma 2, record 1, Spanish, aceite%20de%20almendra%20de%20palma
correct, masculine noun
- aceite de palmiche 3, record 1, Spanish, aceite%20de%20palmiche
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Variedad de aceite] procedente de la semilla del fruto de la palmera ("Elaeis guineensis", L), adecuadamente refinado. 4, record 1, Spanish, - aceite%20de%20palmiste
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
De la palma aceitera (Elaeis guineensis) se obtiene el aceite de palma y también el de la almendra de palma o palmiste. El primero se emplea para la elaboración de mantecas, margarinas y aceites, utilizados para panadería, pastelería, confitería, chocolatería, heladería, etcétera. El segundo presenta características similares a las del de coco, es decir, resulta un excelente sustituto para la elaboración de jabones. 5, record 1, Spanish, - aceite%20de%20palmiste
Record 2 - internal organization data 2010-12-13
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- cashew nutshell liquid
1, record 2, English, cashew%20nutshell%20liquid
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- CNSL 2, record 2, English, CNSL
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- cashew nutshell oil 3, record 2, English, cashew%20nutshell%20oil
correct
- cashew nut shell liquid 4, record 2, English, cashew%20nut%20shell%20liquid
- CNSL 5, record 2, English, CNSL
correct
- CNSL 5, record 2, English, CNSL
- cashew nut shell oil 5, record 2, English, cashew%20nut%20shell%20oil
- cashew shell liquid 6, record 2, English, cashew%20shell%20liquid
- cashew shell oil 2, record 2, English, cashew%20shell%20oil
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A phenolic oily liquid obtained from the double shell of the cashew nut and used chiefly in making phenolic resins notable for their flexibility and alkali resistance. 7, record 2, English, - cashew%20nutshell%20liquid
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The cashew nutshell liquid (CNSL) or cashew shell oil is a natural resin found in the honeycomb structure of the cashew nutshell. It consists of about 90% anacardic acids and 10% cardol. Both substances are dermatogenic, similarly to the oils of the poison ivy, and present danger during manual cashew processing. It is a raw material of multiple uses in developing drugs, antioxidants, fungicides, etc. It is used in tropical folk medicine and for anti-termite treatment of timber. 2, record 2, English, - cashew%20nutshell%20liquid
Record 2, Key term(s)
- oil of cashew nutshell
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- baume de cajou
1, record 2, French, baume%20de%20cajou
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- huile de coque de noix de cajou 2, record 2, French, huile%20de%20coque%20de%20noix%20de%20cajou
correct, feminine noun
- huile du CNSL 3, record 2, French, huile%20du%20CNSL
feminine noun
- baume cajou 4, record 2, French, baume%20cajou
masculine noun
- liquide d'écorce 2, record 2, French, liquide%20d%27%C3%A9corce
masculine noun
- huile d'écorce d'anacarde 5, record 2, French, huile%20d%27%C3%A9corce%20d%27anacarde
feminine noun
- CNSL 6, record 2, French, CNSL
masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le baume de cajou [...] est une résine phénolique visqueuse de couleur brun foncé constituée à 90% d'acide anacardique, de cardanol et de cardol (moins de 10%). Ce produit est extrait du péricarpe de l'anacarde qui en contient jusqu'à 20%. Le principal producteur de cette substance est l'Inde qui exporte principalement vers la Corée, le Japon ou l'Australie. 7, record 2, French, - baume%20de%20cajou
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
[...] la coque externe du cajou contient un liquide extrêmement corrosif : le CSL (Cashew Shell Liquid) [...] (appelé baume cajou en Afrique). [Ce produit] est très utilisé dans la fabrication d'éléments de friction (freins, embrayages), l'industrie de revêtements spéciaux (peintures marines vernis, matières plastiques...) et des insecticides. 8, record 2, French, - baume%20de%20cajou
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 CONT
Le baume cajou ou «liquide d'écorce» ou encore «huile de coque de noix de cajou» exerce une action vésicante sur la peau ainsi que des effets allergiques provoqués par le cardol ou le cardanol. Le baume a une action vermifuge dans le cas de l'ankylostomiase des chiens. Chez l'humain, les tests montrent qu'une prise d'une dose de 13 g d'huile de coque en 3 prises échelonnées sur 15 jours [...] produit un effet purgatif doux, sans symptômes d'intoxication. [...] L'huile du CNSL rétablit en outre l'équilibre oxydo-réducteur dans les tissu et le sang des lépreux et ramène à la normale le taux de glycémie. Les propriétés insecticides et germicides du CNSL sont utilisées dans la lutte contre les termites souterrains et les vers du bois. On obtient des produits actifs par simple distillation du CNSL à pression ordinaire. Les extraits aqueux et éthanoliques des téguments sont ichtyotoxiques et montrent une activité cardiorespiratoire chez le chat et ocytocique sur l'utérus de rate. 2, record 2, French, - baume%20de%20cajou
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les principaux produits de l'anacardier sont issus des trois éléments du fruit : la coque, l'amande et la pomme. 9, record 2, French, - baume%20de%20cajou
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Ne pas confondre avec l'huile de noix de cajou qui est une huile filtrée et raffinée obtenue à partir de la pâte d'amandes broyées. 10, record 2, French, - baume%20de%20cajou
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- aceite de cáscara de nuez de anacardo
1, record 2, Spanish, aceite%20de%20c%C3%A1scara%20de%20nuez%20de%20anacardo
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2010-12-10
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Fruits and Vegetables (Types and Processing - Food Ind.)
- Medication
- Cosmetology
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- cashew nut oil
1, record 3, English, cashew%20nut%20oil
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- cashew oil 2, record 3, English, cashew%20oil
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Cashew nut oil contains mainly unsaturated fatty acids, but also sterols and unsaponifiable matter (0.9 to1.8%). The oil is dark yellow in color. ... The oil is traditionally used for culinary purposes or applied locally on psoriasis and eczema or to promote the healing of lesions. 3, record 3, English, - cashew%20nut%20oil
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Cashew nut oil is extracted from the nut kernels of the cashew tree, native to Brazil. The cashew tree is now cultivated in South America, Asia and Africa. It is rich in oleic, palmitic, stearic and linoleic acids, protein, vitamin E and vitamins and minerals. Cashew nut oil is a natural antioxidant and helps to protect and restore moisture and elasticity to dry, mature and damaged skin. Cashew nut oil can be added to creams/lotions, anti-wrinkle creams and treatment products for dry skin. It can be added to hair products, hand creams, balms and lip balms, massage oils and sun care products. 4, record 3, English, - cashew%20nut%20oil
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Caution: Cashew nut oil should not be confused with Oil of Cashew Nutshell. Oil of Cashew Nutshell is a highly acidic substance and can cause blistering of the skin. It has various industrial and agricultural applications, but should not be considered safe for cosmetic [or culinary] use. 4, record 3, English, - cashew%20nut%20oil
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Fruits et légumes (Types et traitement - Alimentation)
- Médicaments
- Cosmétologie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- huile de noix de cajou
1, record 3, French, huile%20de%20noix%20de%20cajou
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- huile d'anacarde 2, record 3, French, huile%20d%27anacarde
correct, feminine noun
- huile de cajou 3, record 3, French, huile%20de%20cajou
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'huile de noix de Cajou contient principalement des acides gras insaturés mais également des stérols et des insaponifiables. C'est une huile de couleur jaune foncé. [...] L'huile de noix de Cajou trouve des applications [en pharmacologie et] en cosmétique grâce à sa richesse en acides gras insaturés oléiques, linoléiques et en vitamine E. 4, record 3, French, - huile%20de%20noix%20de%20cajou
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Obtention de l'huile. Les noix récoltées et collectées en Afrique de l'Ouest [...] sont [...] expédiées en Inde pour y être décortiquées. Les amandes sont ensuite rapatriées en France afin d'y être traitées. La fabrication de l'huile de noix de cajou s'exécute en trois étapes : dans un premier temps les amandes sont broyées à l'aide d'une meule de pierre afin d'obtenir une pâte fine. La pâte est ensuite versée dans des marmites et chauffée. En dernier lieu, la pâte est versée dans des presses hydrauliques. L'huile obtenue est ensuite filtrée et raffinée (neutralisation, décoloration et désodorisation). 5, record 3, French, - huile%20de%20noix%20de%20cajou
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Huile d'anacarde ou huile de noix de cajou. [...] De la pression des amandes des noix de cajou, on extrait une huile végétale comestible d'excellente qualité. [...] L'huile est utilisée de manière traditionnelle en usage alimentaire et en usage externe [...] 3, record 3, French, - huile%20de%20noix%20de%20cajou
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
En applications externes, l'huile de noix de cajou est utilisée comme support de liniments, pour soulager les plaies dues à la lèpre et au psoriasis, pour soigner les ampoules, les verrues, les cors, les ulcères. 6, record 3, French, - huile%20de%20noix%20de%20cajou
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Les principaux produits de l'anacardier sont issus des trois éléments du fruit : la coque, l'amande et la pomme. 7, record 3, French, - huile%20de%20noix%20de%20cajou
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2010-06-04
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Oilseed Crops
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Cosmetology
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- macadamia oil 1, record 4, English, macadamia%20oil
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- macadamia nut oil 2, record 4, English, macadamia%20nut%20oil
- Queensland nut oil 2, record 4, English, Queensland%20nut%20oil
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
From the macadamia nut. Used in the manufacturing of cosmetics. 1, record 4, English, - macadamia%20oil
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
"macadamia nut": the large, smooth nut of the macadamia; Queensland nut. It is rich in oil and has a sweet flavor. 3, record 4, English, - macadamia%20oil
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Culture des plantes oléagineuses
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Cosmétologie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- huile de macadamia
1, record 4, French, huile%20de%20macadamia
proposal, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- huile de noix du Queensland 1, record 4, French, huile%20de%20noix%20du%20Queensland
proposal, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
"macadamia", n.m. Syn.: "noix du Queensland" : Fruit du noisetier d'Australie. 2, record 4, French, - huile%20de%20macadamia
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Termes proposés sur le modèle de : "huile d'arachide", "huile de noix", "huile d'olive". 1, record 4, French, - huile%20de%20macadamia
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Cultivo de oleaginosas
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Productos de belleza
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- aceite de Macadamia
1, record 4, Spanish, aceite%20de%20Macadamia
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
El aceite virgen de Macadamia se obtiene del árbol Interglifolia Macadamia originario de Australia. Su composición, especialmente rica en ácidos oleicos, linoléicos y esteroles (Avenasterol), le confieren propiedades muy suavizantes y calmantes. 1, record 4, Spanish, - aceite%20de%20Macadamia
Record 5 - internal organization data 2001-01-23
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Fatty Substances (Food)
- Oilseed Crops
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- curcas oil 1, record 5, English, curcas%20oil
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record 5, Key term(s)
- infernal oil
- purging nut oil
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Corps gras (Ind. de l'aliment.)
- Culture des plantes oléagineuses
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- huile de purghere
1, record 5, French, huile%20de%20purghere
feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- huile de jatropha 1, record 5, French, huile%20de%20jatropha
feminine noun
- huile de pignon d'Inde 2, record 5, French, huile%20de%20pignon%20d%27Inde
feminine noun
- huile de pulghere 1, record 5, French, huile%20de%20pulghere
feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Observation : Sert de support vivant à la vanille. Les graines sont un sous-produit de la production de la vanille. Emploi : savonnerie. Régions de production : Amérique Tropicale, Colonies portugaises, Îles du Cap Vert, Réunion, Madagascar. 1, record 5, French, - huile%20de%20purghere
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Jatropha curcas Linnaeus. Famille botanique : Euphorbiacées. Nom de la matière première : graine de jatropha, graine de pignon d'Inde, graine de pulghere; curcas seed. 1, record 5, French, - huile%20de%20purghere
Record 5, Key term(s)
- huile de médicinier
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Substancias grasas (Industria alimentaria)
- Cultivo de oleaginosas
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- aceite de piñones de Indias
1, record 5, Spanish, aceite%20de%20pi%C3%B1ones%20de%20Indias
masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2000-10-24
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Pharmacy
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- coroza nut oil 1, record 6, English, coroza%20nut%20oil
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Pharmacie
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- huile de noix de palmier
1, record 6, French, huile%20de%20noix%20de%20palmier
feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Farmacia
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- aceite de nuez de palma
1, record 6, Spanish, aceite%20de%20nuez%20de%20palma
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2000-09-20
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Pharmacy
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Brazil nut oil 1, record 7, English, Brazil%20nut%20oil
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Pharmacie
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- huile de noix de Brésil
1, record 7, French, huile%20de%20noix%20de%20Br%C3%A9sil
feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Farmacia
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- aceite de castañas de Brasil
1, record 7, Spanish, aceite%20de%20casta%C3%B1as%20de%20Brasil
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2000-08-16
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Botany
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- cashew nut oil
1, record 8, English, cashew%20nut%20oil
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Botanique
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- huile de noix d'acajou
1, record 8, French, huile%20de%20noix%20d%27acajou
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Botánica
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- aceite de nuez de anacardo
1, record 8, Spanish, aceite%20de%20nuez%20de%20anacardo
masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1997-01-01
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Fatty Substances (Food)
- Food Additives
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- crude ground-nut oil 1, record 9, English, crude%20ground%2Dnut%20oil
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record 9, Key term(s)
- crude groundnut oil
- crude ground nut oil
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Corps gras (Ind. de l'aliment.)
- Additifs alimentaires
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- huile d'arachide brute
1, record 9, French, huile%20d%27arachide%20brute
feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Source(s) : Agriculture, mai 1995. 1, record 9, French, - huile%20d%27arachide%20brute
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
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