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SEL ATTENDRISSEUR [1 record]

Record 1 2011-06-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Food Industries
  • Spices and Condiments
  • Biochemistry
DEF

A ... substance that tenderizes.

CONT

Tenderizer ... usually refers to the enzyme papain, when used to tenderize meat. Weak acids such as vinegar and lemon juice and 2% sodium chloride also tenderize meat.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Industrie de l'alimentation
  • Épices et condiments
  • Biochimie
CONT

Le sel contenant 2 à 3 pour cent de papaïne est un attendrisseur admis pour les viandes uniquement au stade des usages domestiques.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Industria alimentaria
  • Especias y condimentos
  • Bioquímica
CONT

Al igual que los cítricos, el vinagre es un excelente ingrediente para marinar ya que es un ablandador natural porque desdobla las fibras y proteínas de las carnes.

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