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HORCHATA [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-11-17
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Sugar Industry
- Beverages
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- orgeat
1, record 1, English, orgeat
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- orzata 2, record 1, English, orzata
correct
- almond syrup 2, record 1, English, almond%20syrup
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A sweet syrup made from almonds, sugar and rosewater or orange flower water; its strong almond flavor is used as a flavoring for cocktails and baked goods. 3, record 1, English, - orgeat
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This sweet almond-flavored syrup is used in many mixed drinks. 2, record 1, English, - orgeat
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Sucrerie (Industrie de l'alimentation)
- Boissons (Industrie de l'alimentation)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- orgeat
1, record 1, French, orgeat
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- sirop d'orgeat 2, record 1, French, sirop%20d%27orgeat
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sirop à base de sucre et de lait d'amande, parfumé à la fleur d'oranger, que l'on sert comme rafraîchissement, allongé d'eau [...] 1, record 1, French, - orgeat
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Industria azucarera
- Bebidas
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- horchata
1, record 1, Spanish, horchata
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Bebida hecha con chufas u otros frutos, machacados, exprimidos y mezclados con agua y azúcar. 1, record 1, Spanish, - horchata
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En España se elabora a partir de chufas, en México se elabora con arroz o bien con semillas de melón. En Puerto Rico es elaborada a base de ajonjolí. En otros países de Latinoamérica se elabora a partir de almendras, semillas de jícaro, u otros frutos. 2, record 1, Spanish, - horchata
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