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SEL FRUITS [8 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-12-19
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Dietetics
- Hygiene and Health
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- unwholesome
1, record 1, English, unwholesome
correct, adjective
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- unhealthy 1, record 1, English, unhealthy
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[That is] not favourable to or promoting good health. 2, record 1, English, - unwholesome
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Diététique
- Hygiène et santé
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- malsain
1, record 1, French, malsain
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'alimentation malsaine est responsable d’environ 30 % des cancers en Occident, et 20 % dans les pays en développement, selon l'OMS [Organisation mondiale de la Santé]. En effet, nous consommons des plats trop caloriques, trop de viandes rouges et de charcuteries, de gras, de sel et de sucre, et insuffisamment de fruits, de légumes et de céréales à grains entiers. 2, record 1, French, - malsain
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Dietética
- Higiene y Salud
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- insalubre
1, record 1, Spanish, insalubre
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Dícese de aquello que es] dañoso a la salud. 1, record 1, Spanish, - insalubre
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-01-19
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Dyes and Pigments (Industries)
- Food Additives
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Allura Red
1, record 2, English, Allura%20Red
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- Allura Red AC 2, record 2, English, Allura%20Red%20AC
correct
- F.D. and C. Red No. 40 3, record 2, English, F%2ED%2E%20and%20C%2E%20Red%20No%2E%2040
correct
- FD & C Red No. 40 4, record 2, English, FD%20%26%20C%20Red%20No%2E%2040
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... color [which] shall contain not less than 85% dye. 5, record 2, English, - Allura%20Red
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Allura Red. Synthetic color [produced by Allied Chemical] permitted in or upon apple (or rhubarb) and [other fruit] jam; Bread; Butter; Concentrated fruit juice; Fig marmalade with pectin; Ice cream mix; Ice milk mix; Icing sugar ... 6, record 2, English, - Allura%20Red
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Chemical formula: C18H14N208S2Na2 7, record 2, English, - Allura%20Red
Record 2, Key term(s)
- FD and C red number 40
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Teintures et pigments (Industries)
- Additifs alimentaires
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- rouge allura AC
1, record 2, French, rouge%20allura%20AC
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- rouge allura 2, record 2, French, rouge%20allura
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sel sodique rouge foncé. Colorant monoazoïque pour jus de fruits concentrés, beurre, pain, jambon. 3, record 2, French, - rouge%20allura%20AC
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Formule chimique : C18H14N2O8S2Na2. 4, record 2, French, - rouge%20allura%20AC
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-01-19
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Food Additives
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Pulp Preparation (papermaking)
Universal entry(ies) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- sodium sulfite
1, record 3, English, sodium%20sulfite
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- sodium sulphite 2, record 3, English, sodium%20sulphite
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
White crystals or powder; saline, sulfurous taste. Soluble in water; sparingly soluble in alcohol. ... Uses: Paper industry (semichemical pulp); water treatment; photographic developer; food preservative and antioxidant; textile bleaching (antichlor); dietary supplements. 3, record 3, English, - sodium%20sulfite
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Chemical formula: Na2SO3 4, record 3, English, - sodium%20sulfite
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Additifs alimentaires
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Préparation de la pâte à papier
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- sulfite neutre de sodium
1, record 3, French, sulfite%20neutre%20de%20sodium
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- sulfite de sodium 1, record 3, French, sulfite%20de%20sodium
correct, masculine noun
- sulfite disodique 1, record 3, French, sulfite%20disodique
masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sel sodique se présentant en poudre blanche ou en cristaux incolores ou blancs, solubles dans l'eau. On en fait usage comme antibiotique(boissons alcooliques), antioxydant et conservateur(jus, fruits, viandes). 1, record 3, French, - sulfite%20neutre%20de%20sodium
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Sulfite de sodium. Agent de blanchiment à faible consistance parfois utilisé dans le blanchiment par macération. Il est aussi ajouté à l’eau de rinçage des défibreurs dans le procédé de fabrication de pâte mécanique pour augmenter le degré de blancheur et réduire la consommation d’énergie. 2, record 3, French, - sulfite%20neutre%20de%20sodium
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Formule chimique : Na2SO3 3, record 3, French, - sulfite%20neutre%20de%20sodium
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2011-01-06
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Food Additives
Universal entry(ies) Record 4
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- potassium hydroxide
1, record 4, English, potassium%20hydroxide
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- caustic potash 2, record 4, English, caustic%20potash
correct
- potassium hydrate 3, record 4, English, potassium%20hydrate
correct
- lye 4, record 4, English, lye
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
White deliquescent pieces, lumps, sticks, pellets, or flakes ... Soluble in water, alcohol, glycerin; slightly soluble in ether. 4, record 4, English, - potassium%20hydroxide
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
It is used in the preparation of cocoa and food colorings, as well as in the processing of some fruits and vegetables. 5, record 4, English, - potassium%20hydroxide
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Additifs alimentaires
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 4
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- hydroxyde de potassium
1, record 4, French, hydroxyde%20de%20potassium
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- hydrate de potassium 1, record 4, French, hydrate%20de%20potassium
correct, masculine noun
- potasse caustique 1, record 4, French, potasse%20caustique
correct, masculine noun
- potasse 1, record 4, French, potasse
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sel potassique déliquescent, soluble dans l'eau et l'alcool, se présentant sous forme de flocons, de plaquettes, etc. Caustique. On l'utilise dans la préparation des colorants alimentaires et du cacao, dans le traitement de certains fruits et légumes. 2, record 4, French, - hydroxyde%20de%20potassium
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
D’après le Petit Robert (PEROB, 1985, page 1494), «potasse» désigne à la fois l’hydroxyde de potassium et le carbonate de potassium impur. 3, record 4, French, - hydroxyde%20de%20potassium
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2006-01-24
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Horticulture
- Farming Techniques
- Flowers and Ornamentals (Horticulture)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- mulch
1, record 5, English, mulch
correct, noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- mulching material 2, record 5, English, mulching%20material
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A layer of material spread on the soil above the roots of plants with the object of 1) supplying "food" for the plant, 2) conserving soil moisture, or 3) preventing sudden fluctuations in temperature. 3, record 5, English, - mulch
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Common mulching materials include compost, sawdust, wood chips, and straw. Sometimes paper, fine brush, or small stones are used. 2, record 5, English, - mulch
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Horticulture
- Techniques agricoles
- Floriculture
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- paillis
1, record 5, French, paillis
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- paillage 2, record 5, French, paillage
correct, masculine noun
- couverture du sol 3, record 5, French, couverture%20du%20sol
correct, feminine noun
- couverture 4, record 5, French, couverture
correct, feminine noun, less frequent
- mulch 5, record 5, French, mulch
see observation, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Couche de matériaux protecteurs (paille, fumier, tourbe, écorces ou aiguilles de pin, films plastiques), utilisée pour recouvrir le sol [...] 6, record 5, French, - paillis
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le paillage permet l'élimination de mauvaises herbes, une économie d’eau, le contrôle des remontées de sel en surface et l'amélioration de la couche superficielle du sol, qui s’enrichit en matière organique et n’ est pas lessivée. Les films plastiques assurent un meilleur échauffement des terres au printemps : ils procurent un gain de précocité pour les melons, les asperges, etc., et garantissent la propreté des fruits. 7, record 5, French, - paillis
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 CONT
L’utilisation de films plastiques souples en couverture du sol a représenté une véritable innovation technique qui a notablement élargi le domaine d’utilisation du paillage (maïs, vigne, cultures de primeurs de plein champ ou sous abri). 8, record 5, French, - paillis
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Mulch : Au Canada, «mulch» est encore souvent considéré comme un anglicisme. 9, record 5, French, - paillis
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Horticultura
- Técnicas agrícolas
- Floricultura
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- recubrimiento vegetal
1, record 5, Spanish, recubrimiento%20vegetal
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
- cubierta orgánica 2, record 5, Spanish, cubierta%20org%C3%A1nica
feminine noun
- mulch 3, record 5, Spanish, mulch
masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cubierta superficial del suelo, orgánica o inorgánica y protectora. 3, record 5, Spanish, - recubrimiento%20vegetal
Record 6 - internal organization data 2004-10-26
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Pharmacology
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- fruit salt
1, record 6, English, fruit%20salt
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Pharmacologie
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- sel de fruits
1, record 6, French, sel%20de%20fruits
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
En 1938, Beecham Group Limited acquiert Eno Proprietaries and Macleans Limited, ajoutant à sa gamme l'antiacide Eno(R)(sel de fruits), un dentifrice et la boisson énergisante Lucozade; c'est le début de l'expansion sur le marché des boissons et des soins buccaux. 1, record 6, French, - sel%20de%20fruits
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1999-08-25
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Food Additives
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- sodium sorbate
1, record 7, English, sodium%20sorbate
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The sodium salt of sorbic acid. 2, record 7, English, - sodium%20sorbate
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Sodium sorbate ... Combustible. Nontoxic. Uses: food preservative. 3, record 7, English, - sodium%20sorbate
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Sodium sorbate [is a class] II preservative for same products as sorbic acid ... 4, record 7, English, - sodium%20sorbate
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Additifs alimentaires
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- sorbate de sodium
1, record 7, French, sorbate%20de%20sodium
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sel sodique employé comme conservateur. Antifongique pour boissons, salades, gâteaux, cocktails de fruits, etc. 1, record 7, French, - sorbate%20de%20sodium
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1986-12-10
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Dyes and Pigments (Industries)
- Food Additives
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- scarlet GN
1, record 8, English, scarlet%20GN
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- scarlet in grain 2, record 8, English, scarlet%20in%20grain
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In Canada, U.S.A. and France, scarlet GN is not permitted in coloring foods. 3, record 8, English, - scarlet%20GN
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Teintures et pigments (Industries)
- Additifs alimentaires
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- écarlate GN
1, record 8, French, %C3%A9carlate%20GN
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- écarlate G.N. 2, record 8, French, %C3%A9carlate%20G%2EN%2E
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sel disodique de l'acide(sulfo 6’m xylylozo l')-2 naphtol-1 sulfonique-5-Produit par synthèse, ce colorant est utilisé en masse ou en surface pour ses fruits rouges(en pâtisserie), bonbons, glaces, sirops, enveloppes de charcuterie. 3, record 8, French, - %C3%A9carlate%20GN
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Plusieurs pays, dont le Canada, les Etats-Unis et la France, interdisent l’usage de l’écarlate GN comme colorant alimentaire. 4, record 8, French, - %C3%A9carlate%20GN
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
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