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FECULE MAIS [9 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2022-05-06
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Sugar Industry
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- confectioners' sugar
1, record 1, English, confectioners%27%20sugar
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- powdered sugar 1, record 1, English, powdered%20sugar
correct
- icing sugar 2, record 1, English, icing%20sugar
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Confectioners' sugar is regular granulated white sugar that's pulverized to a powder so fine it's basically sugar dust. On its own, this powder will draw water from the air and clump, so cornstarch is added to prevent this ... 2, record 1, English, - confectioners%27%20sugar
Record 1, Key term(s)
- confectioner's sugar
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Sucrerie (Industrie de l'alimentation)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- sucre glace
1, record 1, French, sucre%20glace
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- sucre à glacer 2, record 1, French, sucre%20%C3%A0%20glacer
correct, masculine noun
- sucre en poudre 1, record 1, French, sucre%20en%20poudre
correct, masculine noun, Canada
- sucre impalpable 3, record 1, French, sucre%20impalpable
masculine noun, Belgium
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le sucre glace, que l'on nomme sucre en poudre au Québec, est du sucre blanc pulvérisé auquel on ajoute [de la] fécule de maïs afin d’empêcher la formation de grumeaux. 1, record 1, French, - sucre%20glace
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Industria azucarera
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- azúcar de lustre
1, record 1, Spanish, az%C3%BAcar%20de%20lustre
masculine and feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
El término "azúcar de lustre" se puede utilizar como nombre masculino o femenino, aunque normalmente "azúcar" se utiliza en el masculino. 2, record 1, Spanish, - az%C3%BAcar%20de%20lustre
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-12-12
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Sugar Industry
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- high-fructose corn syrup
1, record 2, English, high%2Dfructose%20corn%20syrup
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- HFCS 1, record 2, English, HFCS
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- high fructose corn syrup 2, record 2, English, high%20fructose%20corn%20syrup
correct
- HFCS 2, record 2, English, HFCS
correct
- HFCS 2, record 2, English, HFCS
- glucose-fructose 3, record 2, English, glucose%2Dfructose
avoid, see observation
- isosyrup 4, record 2, English, isosyrup
avoid, see observation
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Any of a group of corn syrups that has undergone enzymatic processing to convert its glucose into fructose and has then been mixed with pure corn syrup (100% glucose) to produce a desired sweetness. 1, record 2, English, - high%2Dfructose%20corn%20syrup
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The usual use for glucose isomerase is to take glucose made by hydrolysis of corn starch and turn it into a mixture of mostly fructose with some glucose. The corn starch is broken down using amylases. The result is called "high fructose corn syrup (HFCS)." 5, record 2, English, - high%2Dfructose%20corn%20syrup
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
"High-fructose corn syrup" is often used as a synonym for "isosyrup" since it is the main type of isosyrup. 4, record 2, English, - high%2Dfructose%20corn%20syrup
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
On food labels, you may see HFCS called "glucose-fructose." 3, record 2, English, - high%2Dfructose%20corn%20syrup
Record 2, Key term(s)
- glucose fructose
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Sucrerie (Industrie de l'alimentation)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- sirop de maïs à haute teneur en fructose
1, record 2, French, sirop%20de%20ma%C3%AFs%20%C3%A0%20haute%20teneur%20en%20fructose
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- sirop de glucose à haute teneur en fructose 2, record 2, French, sirop%20de%20glucose%20%C3%A0%20haute%20teneur%20en%20fructose
avoid, see observation, masculine noun
- glucose-fructose 2, record 2, French, glucose%2Dfructose
avoid, see observation, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] sirop de maïs qui a été soumis à des processus enzymatiques en vue d’augmenter sa teneur en fructose et ensuite mélangé à du sirop de maïs pur (100 % de glucose) pour obtenir sa composition finale. 1, record 2, French, - sirop%20de%20ma%C3%AFs%20%C3%A0%20haute%20teneur%20en%20fructose
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Bien que les sirops de glucose peuvent techniquement être à base de différentes sources de fécule(maïs, riz, pomme de terre, blé, etc.), ils sont généralement à base de fécule de maïs. C'est la raison pour laquelle les termes «sirop de glucose à haute teneur en fructose» et «sirop de maïs à haute teneur en fructose» sont souvent utilisés de façon interchangeable. 3, record 2, French, - sirop%20de%20ma%C3%AFs%20%C3%A0%20haute%20teneur%20en%20fructose
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Sur l’emballage des aliments, le sirop de glucose à haute teneur en fructose est souvent appelé «glucose-fructose». 2, record 2, French, - sirop%20de%20ma%C3%AFs%20%C3%A0%20haute%20teneur%20en%20fructose
Record 2, Key term(s)
- glucose fructose
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Industria azucarera
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- jarabe de maíz rico en fructosa
1, record 2, Spanish, jarabe%20de%20ma%C3%ADz%20rico%20en%20fructosa
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- jarabe de maíz de alto contenido en fructosa 2, record 2, Spanish, jarabe%20de%20ma%C3%ADz%20de%20alto%20contenido%20en%20fructosa
masculine noun
- sirope de maíz de alto contenido en fructosa 3, record 2, Spanish, sirope%20de%20ma%C3%ADz%20de%20alto%20contenido%20en%20fructosa
masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2010-02-11
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Sugar Industry
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- corn syrup
1, record 3, English, corn%20syrup
correct, Canada, United States
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- glucose syrup 2, record 3, English, glucose%20syrup
avoid, see observation
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... a syrup, made using cornstarch as a feedstock, and composed mainly of glucose. 2, record 3, English, - corn%20syrup
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Corn syrup is used to soften texture, add volume, prohibit crystallization and enhance flavour. 2, record 3, English, - corn%20syrup
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The more general term "glucose syrup" is often used synonymously with "corn syrup," since the former is most commonly made from corn starch. Technically, glucose syrup is any liquid starch hydrolysate of mono, di, and higher saccharides ... made from any sources of starch; wheat, rice and potatoes are the most common sources. 2, record 3, English, - corn%20syrup
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Sucrerie (Industrie de l'alimentation)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- sirop de maïs
1, record 3, French, sirop%20de%20ma%C3%AFs
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] sirop de glucose fabriqué à partir de fécule de maïs. 2, record 3, French, - sirop%20de%20ma%C3%AFs
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le sirop de maïs est un liquide sucré et collant utilisé, entre autres, comme édulcorant pour faire des confiseries. Fabriqué à partir d’amidon de maïs, il est constitué essentiellement de glucose. 3, record 3, French, - sirop%20de%20ma%C3%AFs
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Industria azucarera
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- jarabe de maíz
1, record 3, Spanish, jarabe%20de%20ma%C3%ADz
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2001-11-16
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Food Industries
- Milling and Cereal Industries
- Chemistry
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- cornstarch
1, record 4, English, cornstarch
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- corn starch 2, record 4, English, corn%20starch
correct, United States
- cornflour 1, record 4, English, cornflour
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A dense, very fine, powdery flour made from ground corn endosperm and used as a thickening agent; also known as corn flour (especially in Great Britain). 3, record 4, English, - cornstarch
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Industrie de l'alimentation
- Minoterie et céréales
- Chimie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- fécule de maïs
1, record 4, French, f%C3%A9cule%20de%20ma%C3%AFs
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- amidon de maïs 2, record 4, French, amidon%20de%20ma%C3%AFs
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Depuis 50 ans, les Canadiens choisissent la fécule de maïs «Canada» et «Benson's» pour la préparation de mets des fêtes et de bien d’autres mets. 3, record 4, French, - f%C3%A9cule%20de%20ma%C3%AFs
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Industria alimentaria
- Molinería y cereales
- Química
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- fécula de maíz
1, record 4, Spanish, f%C3%A9cula%20de%20ma%C3%ADz
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
- almidón de maíz 2, record 4, Spanish, almid%C3%B3n%20de%20ma%C3%ADz
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2001-08-13
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Milling and Cereal Industries
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- pearl cornstarch 1, record 5, English, pearl%20cornstarch
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
cornstarch: Starch resembling a fine white flour made from corn and used chiefly in foods as a thickening agent ..., in making corn syrup and sugars, and in the manufacture of adhesives and sizes for paper and textiles. 2, record 5, English, - pearl%20cornstarch
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Minoterie et céréales
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- amidon de maïs en grains
1, record 5, French, amidon%20de%20ma%C3%AFs%20en%20grains
masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L’amidonnerie de Maïs est très concentrée, et deux importantes usines assurent pratiquement la totalité de la production. 2, record 5, French, - amidon%20de%20ma%C3%AFs%20en%20grains
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Amidon en grains, en poudre. 3, record 5, French, - amidon%20de%20ma%C3%AFs%20en%20grains
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Amidon et fécule sont une même substance [...] Mais on a adopté plus particulièrement le nom de «fécule» pour désigner l'amidon des organes souterrains, tubercules et racines [...] en réservant celui d’«amidon» pour le produit industriel tiré des graines(blé, riz, maïs). 4, record 5, French, - amidon%20de%20ma%C3%AFs%20en%20grains
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2001-01-10
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Chemistry
- Food Additives
- Food Industries
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- potato starch
1, record 6, English, potato%20starch
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- farina 2, record 6, English, farina
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The flour or meal of cereal, nuts, or starchy roots. 2, record 6, English, - potato%20starch
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Chimie
- Additifs alimentaires
- Industrie de l'alimentation
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- fécule de pomme de terre
1, record 6, French, f%C3%A9cule%20de%20pomme%20de%20terre
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- amidon de pomme de terre 2, record 6, French, amidon%20de%20pomme%20de%20terre
avoid, see observation, masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Amidon et fécule sont une même substance [...] qui existe dans presque toutes les parties des végétaux(racines, tubercules, tiges, feuilles, fruits, graines). Mais on a adopté plus particulièrement le nom de «fécule» pour désigner l'amidon des organes souterrains, tubercules et racines(manioc, igname), en réservant celui d’«amidon» pour le produit industriel tiré des graines(blé, riz, mais). On retire industriellement la fécule des pommes de terre. 1, record 6, French, - f%C3%A9cule%20de%20pomme%20de%20terre
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La majorité des ouvrages consultés établissent une distinction entre «fécule» (tubercules et racines) et «amidon» (céréales). Seul l’Encyclopédie internationale des sciences et des techniques (AUTEC) indique qu’il s’agit tout simplement d’une distinction commerciale qui n’existe pas au point de vue chimique. 3, record 6, French, - f%C3%A9cule%20de%20pomme%20de%20terre
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Química
- Aditivos alimentarios
- Industria alimentaria
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- almidón de papa
1, record 6, Spanish, almid%C3%B3n%20de%20papa
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
- fécula de papa 1, record 6, Spanish, f%C3%A9cula%20de%20papa
feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2000-11-20
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics (Physics)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- dilatant
1, record 7, English, dilatant
correct, noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Fluids that show an increase in viscosity as agitation is increased at a constant temperature. 2, record 7, English, - dilatant
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Mécanique des fluides et hydraulique (Physique)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- fluide dilatant
1, record 7, French, fluide%20dilatant
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
En fait c'est simple : la fécule de pomme de terre est un fluide dilatant. Ça veut dire quoi au juste? La fécule de pomme de terre est composée de molécules qu'on appelle les polysaccharides(exemple de polysaccharide : l'amidon). Ces molécules ont une particularité : elles sont très longues. [...] quand on soumet le mélange à une contrainte [...] les molécules s’enchevêtrent, ce qui donne un aspect solide au mélange; mais dès que la contrainte cesse, les molécules se desenchevêtrent et le mélange reprend son aspect liquide. 2, record 7, French, - fluide%20dilatant
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1992-01-08
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Milling and Cereal Industries
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- corn-processing mill
1, record 8, English, corn%2Dprocessing%20mill
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- corn-processing plant 1, record 8, English, corn%2Dprocessing%20plant
correct
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Minoterie et céréales
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- maïserie
1, record 8, French, ma%C3%AFserie
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- maïzerie 2, record 8, French, ma%C3%AFzerie
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Usine où l'on traite le maïs, pour en extraire la fécule, pour fabriquer du glucose, etc. 3, record 8, French, - ma%C3%AFserie
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1986-08-29
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Chocolate and Confectionery
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- gum paste
1, record 9, English, gum%20paste
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Icing sugar, with or without the addition of starch, kneaded to a paste of modelling consistency with gum tragacanth mucilage. The paste can be moulded or modelled and is then air-dried till as hard and brittle as china. Many cake ornaments, vases, decorative motifs, and pillars are made from this material. 1, record 9, English, - gum%20paste
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Confiserie et chocolaterie
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- pastillage
1, record 9, French, pastillage
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Préparation faite d’un mélange de sucre glace et d’eau, additionné de gélatine, d’amidon, de fécule ou de gomme adragante, pétri à la main ou à la machine et au crochet jusqu'à l'obtention d’une pâte ferme mais susceptible d’être abaissée au rouleau ou moulée facilement. Les pièces moulées ou découpées dans les abaisses de pastillage sont, après séchage à l'air, assemblées avec de la glace royale ou du pastillage ramolli. Le pastillage permet d’effectuer des pièces décoratives proches de la sculpture. 2, record 9, French, - pastillage
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
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