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FORCE GLUTEN [9 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-06-23
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Grain Growing
- Milling and Cereal Industries
- Regulations and Standards (Food)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Canada Northern Hard Red
1, record 1, English, Canada%20Northern%20Hard%20Red
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- CNHR 1, record 1, English, CNHR
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Canada Northern Hard Red (CNHR). Characteristics: red spring wheat; medium to hard kernels; very good milling quality; medium gluten strength; 3 milling grades. End uses: hearth breads, flat breads, steamed breads, noodles. 1, record 1, English, - Canada%20Northern%20Hard%20Red
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A Canada wheat class. 2, record 1, English, - Canada%20Northern%20Hard%20Red
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Culture des céréales
- Minoterie et céréales
- Réglementation et normalisation (Alimentation)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Blé de force rouge du Nord canadien
1, record 1, French, Bl%C3%A9%20de%20force%20rouge%20du%20Nord%20canadien
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- CNHR 1, record 1, French, CNHR
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Blé de force rouge du Nord canadien(CNHR). Caractéristiques : blé roux de printemps; dureté des grains moyenne à élevée; très bonne qualité meunière; force du gluten moyenne; trois grades meuniers. Utilisations finales : pains cuits sur la sole, pains plats, pains cuits à la vapeur, nouilles. 1, record 1, French, - Bl%C3%A9%20de%20force%20rouge%20du%20Nord%20canadien
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Classe de blé canadien. 2, record 1, French, - Bl%C3%A9%20de%20force%20rouge%20du%20Nord%20canadien
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2023-06-23
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Grain Growing
- Milling and Cereal Industries
- Regulations and Standards (Food)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Canada Western Extra Strong
1, record 2, English, Canada%20Western%20Extra%20Strong
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- CWES 2, record 2, English, CWES
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- Canada Western Extra Strong Wheat 3, record 2, English, Canada%20Western%20Extra%20Strong%20Wheat
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Canada Western Extra Strong (CWES). Characteristics: hard red spring wheat; superior milling and baking quality; 3 milling grades. End uses: high volume pan bread; alone or in blends with other wheat for hearth bread, steamed bread, noodles, flat bread, common wheat pasta. 1, record 2, English, - Canada%20Western%20Extra%20Strong
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A Western Canada wheat class. 4, record 2, English, - Canada%20Western%20Extra%20Strong
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Culture des céréales
- Minoterie et céréales
- Réglementation et normalisation (Alimentation)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Blé extra fort de l’Ouest canadien
1, record 2, French, Bl%C3%A9%20extra%20fort%20de%20l%26rsquo%3BOuest%20canadien
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- CWES 2, record 2, French, CWES
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Blé extra fort de l'Ouest canadien(CWES). Caractéristiques : blé de force roux de printemps; gluten extra fort; deux grades meuniers. Utilisations finales : convient parfaitement aux mélanges; confection de produits spécialisés nécessitant un gluten résistant. 3, record 2, French, - Bl%C3%A9%20extra%20fort%20de%20l%26rsquo%3BOuest%20canadien
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Classe de blé de l’Ouest canadien. 4, record 2, French, - Bl%C3%A9%20extra%20fort%20de%20l%26rsquo%3BOuest%20canadien
Record 2, Key term(s)
- Blé extrafort de l’Ouest canadien
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Cultivo de cereales
- Molinería y cereales
- Reglamentación y normalización (Alimentación)
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- trigo extra resistente tipo Canada Western
1, record 2, Spanish, trigo%20extra%20resistente%20tipo%20Canada%20Western
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-11-09
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Grain Growing
- Milling and Cereal Industries
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- hard red winter wheat
1, record 3, English, hard%20red%20winter%20wheat
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
This class of wheat is grown in the Great Plains area of the U.S. which includes the states of Kansas, Nebraska, Colorado, Oklahoma, Texas, Montana, South Dakota and Wyoming. In 1981, it formed about 40% of total U.S. wheat production. The wheat is a strong type (gluten quality) and its flour produces good bread. Its average protein content is in the range of 12 to 13%; normally it has good test weight (75 to 77 kilograms per hectolitre) and is low in moisture content (11 to 12%). With proper conditioning it gives good milling results. The most prominent varieties of this group in 1981 were Newton, Larned, Eagle and Scout. Hard red winter wheat has no subclasses for grading purposes. It is assigned numerical grades but has somewhat higher (2 pounds for No. 1 and 1 pound for other grades) test weights. 1, record 3, English, - hard%20red%20winter%20wheat
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Culture des céréales
- Minoterie et céréales
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- blé de force rouge d’hiver
1, record 3, French, bl%C3%A9%20de%20force%20rouge%20d%26rsquo%3Bhiver
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Cette classe de blé est cultivée dans la Prairie américaine(Kansas, Nebraska, Colorado, Oklahoma, Texas, Montana, Dakota du Sud et Wyoming). En 1981, elle représentait environ 40% de la production américaine totale de blé. Ce type de blé est fort en gluten et sa farine donne un bon pain. Pour les protéines, sa teneur moyenne oscille entre 12 et 13%. Son poids spécifique est généralement bon(75 à 77 kg/hl) et sa teneur en eau est faible(11 à 12%). Conditionné convenablement, ce blé possède de bonnes qualités meunières. Les variétés les plus en évidence dans ce groupe, en 1981, étaient le Newton, le Larned, l'Eagle et le Scout(dont le Scout 66). Le blé de force rouge d’hiver n’ a pas de sous-classe. On lui attribue des grades numériques, mais il a des poids spécifiques quelque peu plus élevés(2 livres pour le no 1 et 1 livre pour les autres grades). 1, record 3, French, - bl%C3%A9%20de%20force%20rouge%20d%26rsquo%3Bhiver
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Cultivo de cereales
- Molinería y cereales
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- trigo duro rojo de invierno
1, record 3, Spanish, trigo%20duro%20rojo%20de%20invierno
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Clasificación de los trigos estadounidenses. [...] Hard Red Winter Wheat. Todas la variedades de trigo duro rojo de invierno. Esta clase no posee subclases. 1, record 3, Spanish, - trigo%20duro%20rojo%20de%20invierno
Record 4 - internal organization data 2011-11-09
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Grain Growing
- Agricultural Economics
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- durum wheat program
1, record 4, English, durum%20wheat%20program
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Canadian Wheat Board's durum wheat market development program can be used to illustrate how knowledge of the quality standards and processing methods of a purchasing country can be used by the Canadian grain industry to introduce and evaluate new grains. Durum quality development in the past catered largely to European requirements, and Canadian durum wheats were preferred in many European countries. However, Canadian durums traditionally lacked the high gluten strength demanded by the Italian market. 1, record 4, English, - durum%20wheat%20program
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Culture des céréales
- Économie agricole
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- programme des blés durs
1, record 4, French, programme%20des%20bl%C3%A9s%20durs
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
On peut prendre l'exemple du programme de développement des marchés des blés durs de la Commission canadienne du blé pour montrer comment la connaissance des normes de qualité et des méthodes de transformation d’un pays importateur peuvent aider l'industrie céréalière canadienne à commercialiser et à évaluer des nouveaux grains. Dans le passé, les variétés de blé dur étaient surtout destinées au marché européen dont plusieurs pays ont toujours préféré les blés canadiens de ce type. Toutefois, les blés durs canadiens ne possédaient pas un gluten de la force élevée demandée par le marché italien. 1, record 4, French, - programme%20des%20bl%C3%A9s%20durs
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Cultivo de cereales
- Economía agrícola
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- programa de trigos duros
1, record 4, Spanish, programa%20de%20trigos%20duros
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2011-02-08
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Milling and Cereal Industries
- Grain Growing
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- soft wheat
1, record 5, English, soft%20wheat
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Soft wheats are used for the production of biscuit and cake flours. Compared to hard red spring wheats they are lower in protein, have starchy endosperms and when milled produce a white flour of finer particle size, which is very suitable for cake and biscuit flours. 2, record 5, English, - soft%20wheat
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Minoterie et céréales
- Culture des céréales
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- blé tendre
1, record 5, French, bl%C3%A9%20tendre
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[Les] blés tendres [...] sont généralement renflés, à pellicule assez épaisse [...]; leur cassure est blanche, forte en amidon, faible en protides. 2, record 5, French, - bl%C3%A9%20tendre
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En Europe on a tendance à parler du "blé de pays", ou du "blé indigène, réservant le terme "blé tendre" pour désigner la notion plus vaste du "blé commun". Les blés de pays sont renforcés par des "blés de force" d’importation pour en augmenter la teneur en gluten et donc améliorer la valeur boulangère. 3, record 5, French, - bl%C3%A9%20tendre
Record 5, Key term(s)
- blé de pays
- blé indigène
- blé farineux
- blé amylacé
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Molinería y cereales
- Cultivo de cereales
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- trigo blando
1, record 5, Spanish, trigo%20blando
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
El trigo blando es un grupo al que pertenecen una serie de especies que se destinan fundamentalmente a la producción de pan en Europa y a la producción de pastas en Estados Unidos o Canadá. La especie más abundante dentro de este grupo es el trigo blando (Triticum aestivum) aunque al mismo grupo pertenecen otros tan conocidos como la escaña mayor (Triticum spelta). El trigo blando se cultiva preferentemente en regiones cálidas o templadas y el grano al romperse presenta una diferencia de textura entre el borde, más duro, y el centro más harinoso. Su contenido en almidón, grasas, hierro, fósforo y vitamina B es superior al trigo duro. 1, record 5, Spanish, - trigo%20blando
Record 6 - internal organization data 2010-08-18
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Crop Protection
- Grain Growing
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- insect damage
1, record 6, English, insect%20damage
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- I DMG 1, record 6, English, I%20DMG
correct
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
For CWRS [Canada Western Red Spring] and CWAD [Canada Western Amber Durum], there are specific limits for kernels damaged by grasshopper and armyworm, midge and sawfly; grasshoppers and armyworms chew out sections of kernels, particularly the ends and sides; at an early stage, armyworms may chew tunnels through the kernels; this destroys the endosperm, and leaves the exposed chewed areas susceptible to fungal and bacterial infections; heavy discolourations and moulds may result; the orange wheat blossom midge causes a distinct form of damage; grade tolerances for midge have existed for many years based primarily on the shrivelling and distortion of midge-damaged kernels; the tiny midge larvae feed directly on the developing kernels in the heads of wheat; the extent of damage largely depends on the number of larvae feeding on each kernel. Only recently have the full effects of midge damage on Canadian red spring bread wheat quality been studied, revealing the seriousness of midge damage to quality. The shrunken distorted grains reduce flour yields and produce dark flours with increased flour ash. Severely midge-damaged wheat exhibits weak, sticky dough properties, low baking absorption and poor bread quality. Protein content is abnormally high, but gluten protein quality is distinctly inferior. 2, record 6, English, - insect%20damage
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Term and abbreviation used at the Canadian Grain Commission. 3, record 6, English, - insect%20damage
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Protection des végétaux
- Culture des céréales
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- dommages causés par les insectes
1, record 6, French, dommages%20caus%C3%A9s%20par%20les%20insectes
correct, masculine noun, plural
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
- I DMG 1, record 6, French, I%20DMG
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dans le cas du blé CWRS [roux de printemps de l'Ouest canadien] et du blé dur CWAD [ambré de l'Ouest canadien, on a fixé des tolérances visant les grains endommagés par la sauterelle et le légionnaire, et la cécidomyie et la tenthrède; les sauterelles et les légionnaires mangent certaines sections des grains, notamment les extrémités et les côtés; les légionnaires peuvent creuser des tunnels dans les jeunes grains; l'albumen en est détruit et les surfaces ainsi exposées risquent d’être atteintes d’infections fongiques et bactériennes; des mouchetures et moisissures importantes peuvent recouvrir la surface des grains; les dommages causés par la cécidomyie du blé sont d’une nature particulière; on a établi il y a longtemps déjà des tolérances pour les grades en ce qui a trait à l'aspect ratatiné et déformé des grains; les larves minuscules se nourrissent directement des grains en croissance sur les épis de blé; l'étendue des dommages est largement fonction du nombre de larves se nourrissant de chaque grain. On n’ a que très récemment étudié l'incidence totale des dommages dus à la cécidomyie du blé sur le blé panifiable de la classe roux de printemps. On a alors découvert la gravité de son incidence sur la qualité. Les grains échaudés et déformés donnent moins de farine et celle-ci est terne et a une teneur accrue en cendres. Le blé fortement endommagé par la cécidomyie du blé donne une pâte gluante d’une force insuffisante, affiche un faible pouvoir d’absorption à la cuisson et donne un pain de piètre qualité. La teneur en protéines est très élevée mais la qualité du gluten laisse nettement à désirer. 2, record 6, French, - dommages%20caus%C3%A9s%20par%20les%20insectes
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Terme et abréviation en usage à la Commission canadienne des grains. 3, record 6, French, - dommages%20caus%C3%A9s%20par%20les%20insectes
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Protección de las plantas
- Cultivo de cereales
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- daños causados por insectos
1, record 6, Spanish, da%C3%B1os%20causados%20por%20insectos
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
- daños por insectos 1, record 6, Spanish, da%C3%B1os%20por%20insectos
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2008-03-10
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Measurements and Analyses
- Milling and Cereal Industries
- Noodles and Pasta
- Breadmaking
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Zeleny sedimentation test
1, record 7, English, Zeleny%20sedimentation%20test
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- Zeleny test 2, record 7, English, Zeleny%20test
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A modification of the Zeleny Sedimentation test was introduced by Axford et al. for predicating baking quality by estimating gluten characteristics. Sodium dodecyl sulphate (SDS) as a dispersing medium makes the test very sensitive and has proven to be an excellent test for assessing gluten strength. The test is rapid and requires only small samples and simple equipment. 3, record 7, English, - Zeleny%20sedimentation%20test
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
- Minoterie et céréales
- Pâtes alimentaires
- Boulangerie
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- essai de sédimentation de Zeleny
1, record 7, French, essai%20de%20s%C3%A9dimentation%20de%20Zeleny
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- test de Zeleny 2, record 7, French, test%20de%20Zeleny
correct, masculine noun
- test de sédimentation de Zeleny 1, record 7, French, test%20de%20s%C3%A9dimentation%20de%20Zeleny
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Une modification de l'essai de sédimentation de Zeleny a été introduite par Axford et coll. pour prévoir la valeur boulangère par l'estimation des caractéristiques du gluten. Le sulfate de dodécyle de sodium(SDS), utilisé comme agent de dispersion, rend le test très sensible et s’est avéré un excellent test d’évaluation de la force du gluten. Ce test est rapide et ne requiert que de petits échantillons et un matériel simple. 1, record 7, French, - essai%20de%20s%C3%A9dimentation%20de%20Zeleny
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2007-02-10
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Milling and Cereal Industries
- Food Industries
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- blended wheat
1, record 8, English, blended%20wheat
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
"Hard Red Wheat or Hard Red Wheat Blend" shall mean blended wheat of all subclasses and varieties of hard red winter wheat ... 2, record 8, English, - blended%20wheat
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Minoterie et céréales
- Industrie de l'alimentation
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- blé mélangé
1, record 8, French, bl%C3%A9%20m%C3%A9lang%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] le gluten du blé mélangé peut subir plus de dommages pendant la transformation et la pâte aura une force rhéologique et un comportement boulanger inférieurs à ce qu'aurait la pâte obtenue à partir d’un blé [...] 2, record 8, French, - bl%C3%A9%20m%C3%A9lang%C3%A9
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1990-05-18
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Grain Growing
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- gluten strength 1, record 9, English, gluten%20strength
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Culture des céréales
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- fermeté du gluten
1, record 9, French, fermet%C3%A9%20du%20gluten
feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- force du gluten 1, record 9, French, force%20du%20gluten
feminine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Source de "fermeté du gluten" : Science des aliments 1986 (6) p. 447 1, record 9, French, - fermet%C3%A9%20du%20gluten
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
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