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CROCUS SATIVUS [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2012-01-23
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Spices and Condiments
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- saffron
1, record 1, English, saffron
correct, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Nomenclature on spices and condiments: natural vegetable products or mixtures thereof, free from extraneous matter, used for flavouring, seasoning and imparting aroma to foods. 2, record 1, English, - saffron
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The term "saffron" applies equally to the product in the whole form or in the ground form. 2, record 1, English, - saffron
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
saffron: term standardized by ISO. 3, record 1, English, - saffron
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Crocus sativus: scientific name of the plant from which the spice is produced. 3, record 1, English, - saffron
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Épices et condiments
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- safran
1, record 1, French, safran
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Nomenclature sur les épices : produits végétaux naturels ou mélanges de ceux-ci, exempts de matières étrangères, utilisés pour donner de la saveur et de l’arôme et pour assaisonner les aliments. 2, record 1, French, - safran
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Le terme «safran» est applicable à la fois au produit entier et au produit en poudre. 2, record 1, French, - safran
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
safran : terme normalisé par l’ISO. 3, record 1, French, - safran
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Crocus sativus : nom scientifique de la plante dont est tirée l'épice. 3, record 1, French, - safran
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Especias y condimentos
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- azafrán
1, record 1, Spanish, azafr%C3%A1n
masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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