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FERMENTO [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2019-06-18
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Biological Sciences
- Cheese and Dairy Products
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- chymosin
1, record 1, English, chymosin
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- rennin 2, record 1, English, rennin
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An enzyme that coagulates the casein in milk, it is the active ingredient of rennet and is secreted from the stomach wall of young mammals. 3, record 1, English, - chymosin
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
rennin: To avoid confusion with the kidney enzyme "renin," the term "chymosin" is preferable. 4, record 1, English, - chymosin
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Sciences biologiques
- Laiterie, beurrerie et fromagerie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- chymosine
1, record 1, French, chymosine
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- rennine 2, record 1, French, rennine
correct, feminine noun
- lab-ferment 3, record 1, French, lab%2Dferment
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La caséine [...] est une phosphoprotéine du lait. […] Sous l'action d'une enzyme protéolytique comme la pepsine gastrique et surtout d'une enzyme spécifique, la rennine, il se produit une coagulation en présence de Ca++. 4, record 1, French, - chymosine
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
rennine : ne pas confondre avec «rénine». 5, record 1, French, - chymosine
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ciencias biológicas
- Productos lácteos
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- quimosina
1, record 1, Spanish, quimosina
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- renina 2, record 1, Spanish, renina
correct, see observation, feminine noun
- rennina 3, record 1, Spanish, rennina
correct, see observation, feminine noun
- fermento lab 4, record 1, Spanish, fermento%20lab
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Enzima secretada por las células que tapizan el estómago de los mamíferos y responsable de la coagulación de la leche. 5, record 1, Spanish, - quimosina
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[La] renina, quimosina o fermento lab [...] determina la coagulación de la leche en presencia de sales de calcio, para la formación de la cuajada en la elaboración de quesos. La renina actúa sobre la fracción kappa-caseína de la leche con liberación de varios péptidos. Al realizar su acción proteolítica, se destruye el efecto de coloide protector de la micela de caseína, causando su floculación. Acidez, tiempo y temperatura en este proceso influyen significativamente en las características posteriores del queso resultante. 4, record 1, Spanish, - quimosina
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
renina; rennina: No confundir con "renina" cuando significa la enzima producida por los riñones. 6, record 1, Spanish, - quimosina
Record 2 - internal organization data 2012-07-09
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Breadmaking
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- liquid ferment
1, record 2, English, liquid%20ferment
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Continuous Bread Making System uses the following basic elements: A liquid ferment, brew or liquid sponge is prepared and allowed to ferment in stainless steel tanks under controlled temperature conditions for several hours. The fermented mixtures are cooled by the use of refrigerated coils between the walls of the tanks until ready to be used. This process eliminates setting individual sponges and dough’s, and the need for dough troughs and large fermentation rooms — a method of bringing together continuously all the ingredients in the right proportion for the dough. 1, record 2, English, - liquid%20ferment
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Boulangerie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- ferment liquide
1, record 2, French, ferment%20liquide
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Des produits cuits, très aromatisés, comme des pains, bagels, pâtisseries, gâteaux, céréales, biscuits, craquelins et produits pour casse-croûte, sont préparés à l'aide d'un ferment liquide renfermant généralement un mélange de microbes, qui produisent de l'acide lactique et de l'acide acétique, comme un mélange des espèces Lactobacillus et Gluconobacter, qui se multiplient en même temps lorsqu'elles sont incubées à environ 25-37 degrés C avec de la farine et de l'eau, pour donner un ferment avec un pH d'environ 3,6-3,9, une acidité titrable d'environ 0,04-0,3 méq./g, une concentration d'acide lactique d'environ 0,5-2 %, d'acide acétique d'environ 0,1-1 %, et une viscosité d'au moins 100 cP environ. Le ferment liquide est maintenu dans un état actif, de façon à pouvoir générer en continu l'arôme fermenté, par addition d'eau et de farine, et par prélèvement de liquide pour obtenir un temps de séjour moyen de 12 à 48 heures. 1, record 2, French, - ferment%20liquide
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Panificación
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- fermento líquido
1, record 2, Spanish, fermento%20l%C3%ADquido
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
El fermento líquido es uno de los primeros pre-fermentos elaborado con levadura comercial. [...] El pan hecho con un fermento líquido es más ligero y menos agrio [además de que, ] el fermento líquido permite fermentar a la temperatura del cuarto; por consiguiente, la cantidad de levadura es calculada dependiendo en el tiempo de fermentación del fermento líquido. 1, record 2, Spanish, - fermento%20l%C3%ADquido
Record 3 - internal organization data 2004-07-12
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Geochemistry
- Erosion and Weathering (Geol.)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- hydrolysis
1, record 3, English, hydrolysis
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- hydrolytic alteration 2, record 3, English, hydrolytic%20alteration
correct
- hydrolytic decomposition 3, record 3, English, hydrolytic%20decomposition
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... the introduction of hydrogen ion for the formation of hydroxyl-bearing minerals such as micas and chlorite ... 4, record 3, English, - hydrolysis
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The main period of sulphide deposition follows skarn formation and is accompanied by hydrous alteration of early skarn minerals and hydrolytic alteration of intrusions. 5, record 3, English, - hydrolysis
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Géochimie
- Érosion et corrosion (Géologie)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- hydrolyse
1, record 3, French, hydrolyse
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- décomposition hydrolytique 2, record 3, French, d%C3%A9composition%20hydrolytique
feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Processus de décomposition chimique d'un corps par l'eau. 3, record 3, French, - hydrolyse
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Une des substitutions les plus fréquentes, et qui constitue un des modes d'altération les plus répandus, est l'hydrolyse, c'est-à-dire l'attaque par les ions de l'eau H et OH. L'eau [...] comprend un ion H électropositif et un ion OH électronégatif. Elle est susceptible de libérer son ion OH, qui entre alors dans les structures des minéraux pour constituer des hydroxydes ou des argiles. 4, record 3, French, - hydrolyse
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
La principale période de dépôt des sulfures suit la formation des skarns et s'accompagne d'une hydratation des premiers minéraux de skarn formés ainsi que d'une hydrolyse des intrusions. 5, record 3, French, - hydrolyse
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Réaction chimique d'un corps qui fixe les éléments de H2O et donne de nouveaux composés; c'est le phénomène principal dans l'altération des minéraux des roches magmatiques et métamorphiques. 3, record 3, French, - hydrolyse
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Geoquímica
- Erosión y corrosión (Geología)
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- hidrólisis
1, record 3, Spanish, hidr%C3%B3lisis
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- descomposición hidrolítica 2, record 3, Spanish, descomposici%C3%B3n%20hidrol%C3%ADtica
feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Reacción que produce el desdoblamiento de la molécula de ciertos compuestos orgánicos, bien por exceso de agua, bien por la presencia de un fermento o ácido. 1, record 3, Spanish, - hidr%C3%B3lisis
Record 4 - internal organization data 2004-03-09
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Food Additives
- Biochemistry
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- pectinase
1, record 4, English, pectinase
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An enzyme present in most plants. It catalyzes the hydrolysis of pectin to sugar and galacturonic acid. Uses: Biochemical research; juice and jelly industry. 2, record 4, English, - pectinase
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Pectinase ... [is used in] cider; wine; distillers' mash; ... skins of citrus fruits destined for jam, marmalade and candied fruit production; vegetable stock for use in soups ... 3, record 4, English, - pectinase
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Additifs alimentaires
- Biochimie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- pectinase
1, record 4, French, pectinase
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Enzyme présente dans les végétaux ou sécrétée par certains microorganismes, notamment les moisissures, capable d'hydrolyser les pectines. 2, record 4, French, - pectinase
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La pectinase hydrolyse les pectines en acide galacturonique. Dans l'industrie des jus de fruit, les pectinases sont utilisées soit pour augmenter le rendement de l'extraction (jus de raisin), soit pour abaisser la viscosité des solutions (jus de pomme). Grâce aux pectinases, la concentration des jus de fruit évite la gélification. 3, record 4, French, - pectinase
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Aditivos alimentarios
- Bioquímica
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- pectinasa
1, record 4, Spanish, pectinasa
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Fermento hidrolizante de las pectinas que se encuentra en las semillas y frutos, solubilizando las propectinas durante el proceso de maduración. 2, record 4, Spanish, - pectinasa
Record 5 - internal organization data 2003-11-19
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Medication
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- emulsin 1, record 5, English, emulsin
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Médicaments
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- émulsine
1, record 5, French, %C3%A9mulsine
feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Medicamentos
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- emulsina
1, record 5, Spanish, emulsina
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Fermento de muchos vegetales. 2, record 5, Spanish, - emulsina
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