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NUTRACEUTICAL [8 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2018-03-12
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Food Industries
- Dietetics
- Pharmacology
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- nutraceutical products and functional foods
1, record 1, English, nutraceutical%20products%20and%20functional%20foods
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- functional foods and nutraceutical products 2, record 1, English, functional%20foods%20and%20nutraceutical%20products
correct
- nutraceuticals and functional foods 3, record 1, English, nutraceuticals%20and%20functional%20foods
correct
- functional foods and nutraceuticals 4, record 1, English, functional%20foods%20and%20nutraceuticals
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Industrie de l'alimentation
- Diététique
- Pharmacologie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- produits nutraceutiques et aliments fonctionnels
1, record 1, French, produits%20nutraceutiques%20et%20aliments%20fonctionnels
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- aliments fonctionnels et produits nutraceutiques 2, record 1, French, aliments%20fonctionnels%20et%20produits%20nutraceutiques
correct, masculine noun
- nutraceutiques et aliments fonctionnels 3, record 1, French, nutraceutiques%20et%20aliments%20fonctionnels
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
- aliments fonctionnels et nutraceutiques 2, record 1, French, aliments%20fonctionnels%20et%20nutraceutiques
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
nutraceutiques et aliments fonctionnels : désignation approuvée par le Comité de terminologie d'Agriculture et Agroalimentaire Canada. 4, record 1, French, - produits%20nutraceutiques%20et%20aliments%20fonctionnels
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Industria alimentaria
- Dietética
- Farmacología
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- productos nutracéuticos y alimentos funcionales
1, record 1, Spanish, productos%20nutrac%C3%A9uticos%20y%20alimentos%20funcionales
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- alimentos funcionales y productos nutracéuticos 2, record 1, Spanish, alimentos%20funcionales%20y%20productos%20nutrac%C3%A9uticos
correct, masculine noun
- nutracéuticos y alimentos funcionales 3, record 1, Spanish, nutrac%C3%A9uticos%20y%20alimentos%20funcionales
correct, masculine noun
- alimentos funcionales y nutracéuticos 4, record 1, Spanish, alimentos%20funcionales%20y%20nutrac%C3%A9uticos
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2018-01-08
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Intergovernmental Bodies and Committees
- Pharmacology
- Regulations and Standards (Food)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Saskatchewan Nutraceutical Network
1, record 2, English, Saskatchewan%20Nutraceutical%20Network
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- SNN 1, record 2, English, SNN
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Saskatchewan Nutraceutical Network (SNN) was launched [on October 20, 1998] with $1 million from the Canada-Saskatchewan Agri-Food Innovation Fund (AFIF). The not-for-profit organization was created to link the nutraceutical, functional food and plant-derived cosmetic industries in the province. 1, record 2, English, - Saskatchewan%20Nutraceutical%20Network
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités intergouvernementaux
- Pharmacologie
- Réglementation et normalisation (Alimentation)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Saskatchewan Nutraceutical Network
1, record 2, French, Saskatchewan%20Nutraceutical%20Network
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- SNN 2, record 2, French, SNN
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2017-07-21
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Pharmacology
- Dietetics
- Regulations and Standards (Food)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- nutraceutical product
1, record 3, English, nutraceutical%20product
correct, Canada, Great Britain
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- nutraceutical 2, record 3, English, nutraceutical
correct, noun, Canada, Great Britain
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A product isolated or purified from foods that is generally sold in medicinal forms not usually associated with food. 3, record 3, English, - nutraceutical%20product
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
... both in Canada and in Britain, a functional food is essentially a food, but a nutraceutical is an isolated or concentrated form. In America, "medical foods" and "dietary supplements" are regulatory terms ..., however "nutraceuticals", "functional foods", and other such terms are determined by consultants and marketers, based on consumer trends. 4, record 3, English, - nutraceutical%20product
Record 3, Key term(s)
- nutriceutical product
- nutriceutical
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Pharmacologie
- Diététique
- Réglementation et normalisation (Alimentation)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- produit nutraceutique
1, record 3, French, produit%20nutraceutique
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- nutraceutique 2, record 3, French, nutraceutique
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] composante bénéfique qui est extraite d'un aliment fonctionnel pour être vendue sous forme de pilules, de poudre ou sous d'autres formes médicinales qui ne sont pas généralement liées à des aliments. 3, record 3, French, - produit%20nutraceutique
Record 3, Key term(s)
- produit nutriceutique
- nutriceutique
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Farmacología
- Dietética
- Reglamentación y normalización (Alimentación)
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- producto nutracéutico
1, record 3, Spanish, producto%20nutrac%C3%A9utico
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- nutracéutico 1, record 3, Spanish, nutrac%C3%A9utico
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Producto elaborado a partir de un alimento, pero que se vende en forma de píldoras, polvos, y otras presentaciones farmacéuticas no asociadas generalmente con los alimentos y que ha demostrado tener propiedades fisiológicas beneficiosas o protege contra enfermedades crónicas. 1, record 3, Spanish, - producto%20nutrac%C3%A9utico
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
No confundir las expresiones alimento funcional y producto nutracéutico. 2, record 3, Spanish, - producto%20nutrac%C3%A9utico
Record 4 - internal organization data 2016-09-23
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Provincial Government Programs (Canadian)
- Food Industries
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Nutraceutical/Functional Foods Initiative
1, record 4, English, Nutraceutical%2FFunctional%20Foods%20Initiative
correct, Alberta
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Key term(s)
- Nutraceutical and Functional Foods Initiative
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes de gouvernements provinciaux canadiens
- Industrie de l'alimentation
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Initiative sur les nutraceutiques et les aliments fonctionnels
1, record 4, French, Initiative%20sur%20les%20nutraceutiques%20et%20les%20aliments%20fonctionnels
correct, feminine noun, Alberta
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2012-10-12
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Food Industries
- Dietetics
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- nutraceutic value
1, record 5, English, nutraceutic%20value
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- nutraceutical value 2, record 5, English, nutraceutical%20value
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The emphasis of this trial is on fruit types that are known to have or are suspected of having high levels of antioxidants and other compounds that protect against cancer and other diseases - also known as nutraceutical value. 2, record 5, English, - nutraceutic%20value
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Industrie de l'alimentation
- Diététique
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- valeur nutraceutique
1, record 5, French, valeur%20nutraceutique
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Des travaux de recherche portant sur l'utilisation d'emballages contenant de la vitamine E ont permis de démontrer une interaction entre la vitamine E de l'emballage et les niveaux de vitamine C dans les aliments lacto-fermentés. Cette interaction assure le maintien des taux d'antioxydants dans l'aliment à un niveau qui permet de retarder les phénomènes de brunissement enzymatique. La valeur nutraceutique des aliments en est ainsi protégée. 2, record 5, French, - valeur%20nutraceutique
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Industria alimentaria
- Dietética
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- valor nutracéutico
1, record 5, Spanish, valor%20nutrac%C3%A9utico
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Entre los ejemplos de oportunidades para ampliación del agronegocio convencional en nuestro país podemos mencionar el interés de diferentes grupos de productores y consumidores por el desarrollo de productos vegetales con valor nutracéutico. La nutracéutica se refiere a la calidad nutricional de los alimentos, relacionada con la composición química (presencia de moléculas bioactivas) que le otorga valor adicional al alimento respecto a su contribución a la salud. 1, record 5, Spanish, - valor%20nutrac%C3%A9utico
Record 6 - internal organization data 2007-03-15
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
- Food Industries
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Functional Food and Nutraceutical Research Program
1, record 6, English, Functional%20Food%20and%20Nutraceutical%20Research%20Program
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
FRDC [Food Research and Development Centre] has gone into high gear by setting up the Functional Food and Nutraceutical Research Program ... The program has got off to a roaring start with work on kefir, kombucha (fermented tea) and medicinal plants. 1, record 6, English, - Functional%20Food%20and%20Nutraceutical%20Research%20Program
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Industrie de l'alimentation
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Programme de recherche sur les aliments fonctionnels et les produits nutraceutiques
1, record 6, French, Programme%20de%20recherche%20sur%20les%20aliments%20fonctionnels%20et%20les%20produits%20nutraceutiques
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Centre [de recherche et de développement sur les aliments] est d'ailleurs passé à la vitesse «grand V» en créant le Programme de recherche sur les aliments fonctionnels et les nutraceutiques [...] Ce programme a démarré sur les chapeaux de roues avec des travaux sur le kéfir, le kombucha (thé fermenté) et les plantes médicinales. 1, record 6, French, - Programme%20de%20recherche%20sur%20les%20aliments%20fonctionnels%20et%20les%20produits%20nutraceutiques
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1997-05-14
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Meetings
- Food Industries
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Functional Food and Nutraceutical Consultation Workshop 1, record 7, English, Functional%20Food%20and%20Nutraceutical%20Consultation%20Workshop
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Réunions
- Industrie de l'alimentation
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Atelier de consultation sur les aliments fonctionnels et les produits nutraceutiques
1, record 7, French, Atelier%20de%20consultation%20sur%20les%20aliments%20fonctionnels%20et%20les%20produits%20nutraceutiques
masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Source(s) : Santé Canada. 1, record 7, French, - Atelier%20de%20consultation%20sur%20les%20aliments%20fonctionnels%20et%20les%20produits%20nutraceutiques
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1996-07-10
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Food Additives
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- Canadian Nutraceutical Innovation Centre and Network 1, record 8, English, Canadian%20Nutraceutical%20Innovation%20Centre%20and%20Network
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record 8, Key term(s)
- Canadian Nutraceutical Innovation Center and Network
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Additifs alimentaires
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- Centre et réseau d'innovation nutraceutique canadiens
1, record 8, French, Centre%20et%20r%C3%A9seau%20d%27innovation%20nutraceutique%20canadiens
masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les produits nutraceutiques sont des produits qui, selon des preuves cliniques, ont des effets bénéfiques pour la santé, par exemple l'acide folique prévient le spina-bifida. 1, record 8, French, - Centre%20et%20r%C3%A9seau%20d%27innovation%20nutraceutique%20canadiens
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
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