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FRUIT PASSION [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2019-04-24
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Culture of Fruit Trees
- Botany
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- sweet granadilla
1, record 1, English, sweet%20granadilla
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- sweet passionfruit 2, record 1, English, sweet%20passionfruit
correct
- grenadia 3, record 1, English, grenadia
correct, less frequent
- yellow passionfruit 4, record 1, English, yellow%20passionfruit
correct, less frequent
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The sweet granadilla is the common species of Passiflora ranging from central Mexico through Central America and western South America, through western Bolivia to south-central Peru. 5, record 1, English, - sweet%20granadilla
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The epicarp is a hard sclerophyllous tissue that gives the [sweet granadilla] fruit a firm texture and brittle nature and will crack rather than wrinkle as yellow [or purple] passionfruit does when it ripens or pressure is applied. 6, record 1, English, - sweet%20granadilla
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
yellow passionfruit: common name also used to refer to the species Passiflora edulis f. flavicarpa. 7, record 1, English, - sweet%20granadilla
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Arboriculture fruitière
- Botanique
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- grenadille sucrée
1, record 1, French, grenadille%20sucr%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- grenadille douce 2, record 1, French, grenadille%20douce
correct, feminine noun
- grenadille commune 3, record 1, French, grenadille%20commune
correct, feminine noun
- grenadelle 2, record 1, French, grenadelle
correct, feminine noun, France
- grenadille des montagnes 4, record 1, French, grenadille%20des%20montagnes
correct, less frequent
- pomme d’or 5, record 1, French, pomme%20d%26rsquo%3Bor
correct, less frequent
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Ainsi, le fruit de la passion pourpre(Passiflora edulis Sims) est sans aucun doute le plus présent sur les marchés européens. Le fruit de la passion jaune(Passiflora edulis flavicarpa) est moins fréquent et son commerce semble avoir diminué ces dernières années. Quant à la grenadille de montagne(Passiflora ligularis), son créneau commercial est peu important en termes de volumes mais régulier. 4, record 1, French, - grenadille%20sucr%C3%A9e
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
À ne pas confondre avec Passiflora edulis f. flavicarpa(fruit de la passion jaune) et Passiflora edulis(grenadille pourpre, communément appelé fruit de la passion). Principales différences : la peau ne se fripe pas, elle est plus coriace et luisante et le fruit est un peu plus gros. 6, record 1, French, - grenadille%20sucr%C3%A9e
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2019-04-24
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Botany
- Culture of Fruit Trees
Universal entry(ies) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- yellow passionfruit
1, record 2, English, yellow%20passionfruit
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- yellow granadilla 2, record 2, English, yellow%20granadilla
correct
- golden passionfruit 3, record 2, English, golden%20passionfruit
correct, Australia
- yellow lilikoi 4, record 2, English, yellow%20lilikoi
correct
- likikoi 5, record 2, English, likikoi
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The yellow passionfruit was introduced into Fiji from Hawaii in 1950, was distributed to farmers in 1960 and became the basis of a small juice-processing industry. 3, record 2, English, - yellow%20passionfruit
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Although not a distinct species from the purple passion fruit, the lilikoi is a slightly larger fruit, with bright yellow skin and tarter pulp. Most other characteristics of the vine and fruit are similar to the purple passion fruit. 6, record 2, English, - yellow%20passionfruit
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
yellow passionfruit: common name also used to refer to the Passiflora ligularis species. 7, record 2, English, - yellow%20passionfruit
Record 2, Key term(s)
- yellow passion fruit
- golden passion fruit
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Botanique
- Arboriculture fruitière
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- grenadille jaune
1, record 2, French, grenadille%20jaune
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- fruit de la passion jaune 2, record 2, French, fruit%20de%20la%20passion%20%20jaune
correct, masculine noun
- couzou 3, record 2, French, couzou
correct, masculine noun, Africa
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le fruit de la grenadille jaune, qui a une peau jaune clair à jaune doré, est plus gros que celui de la grenadille. Il est également plus acide, et selon les amateurs, moins parfumé, ce qui le destine plus en général à la transformation en jus. 1, record 2, French, - grenadille%20jaune
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ne pas confondre avec Passiflora ligularis. 4, record 2, French, - grenadille%20jaune
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-07-12
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Botany
- Culture of Fruit Trees
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- passionfruit
1, record 3, English, passionfruit
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- passion fruit 2, record 3, English, passion%20fruit
correct
- water lemon 3, record 3, English, water%20lemon
correct
- purple granadilla 4, record 3, English, purple%20granadilla
correct
- granadilla 3, record 3, English, granadilla
correct
- parchita 3, record 3, English, parchita
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fruit of the tropical American vine, Passiflora spp. Purple or greenish-yellow when ripe, it contains watery pulp surrounding small seeds; used in fruit drinks. A 100-g portion (four fruits, 60 g of edible flesh and pips) is a good source of vitamin C; supplies 20 kcal (85 kj). 3, record 3, English, - passionfruit
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Botanique
- Arboriculture fruitière
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- grenadille
1, record 3, French, grenadille
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- fruit de la passion 2, record 3, French, fruit%20de%20la%20passion
correct, masculine noun
- passiflore 2, record 3, French, passiflore
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Botánica
- Fruticultura
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- fruta de la pasión
1, record 3, Spanish, fruta%20de%20la%20pasi%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- granadilla 2, record 3, Spanish, granadilla
correct, feminine noun
- maracuyá 1, record 3, Spanish, maracuy%C3%A1
correct, feminine noun
- parchita 3, record 3, Spanish, parchita
correct, feminine noun
- fruto de la pasionaria 4, record 3, Spanish, fruto%20de%20la%20pasionaria
correct, masculine noun
- pasionaria 4, record 3, Spanish, pasionaria
correct, feminine noun
- parcha 5, record 3, Spanish, parcha
correct, feminine noun, Venezuela
- granada china 3, record 3, Spanish, granada%20china
correct, feminine noun, Mexico
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2007-08-22
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Fruits and Vegetables (Types and Processing - Food Ind.)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- exotic fruit
1, record 4, English, exotic%20fruit
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Exotic fruit is often more widely known than exotic [vegetable] thanks to its appealing colours and snacking quality. 2, record 4, English, - exotic%20fruit
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Fruits et légumes (Types et traitement - Alimentation)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- fruit exotique
1, record 4, French, fruit%20exotique
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La dénomination de fruit exotique est en usage dans la cuisine et le commerce dans les pays occidentaux (européens et nord-américains). Elle concerne les fruits qui proviennent des autres continents ou des régions tropicales. 2, record 4, French, - fruit%20exotique
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Par exemple : ananas, banane, carambole, cherimoya, durian, figue de barbarie, fruit de l'arbre à pain, fruit de la passion, goyave, grenade, grenadille, jacque, kaki, kiwano, kiwi, litchi, mangoustan, mangue, nashi, nèfle du Japon, papaye, pepino, pitaya, physalis ou coqueret ou alkékenge, pomme de lait, ramboutan, salak, sapote, sapotille, tamarillo, taxo, tamarin. 2, record 4, French, - fruit%20exotique
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1999-01-21
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Botany
- Cosmetology
- Food Additives
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- linden flower
1, record 5, English, linden%20flower
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A facial moisturizer made with Linden flower which soothes, moisturizes and protects. Linden flower has been a favorite herb used for centuries in European skin care formulas. 2, record 5, English, - linden%20flower
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Can also be used as a flavoring agent for beverages. 3, record 5, English, - linden%20flower
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Botanique
- Cosmétologie
- Additifs alimentaires
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- fleur de tilleul
1, record 5, French, fleur%20de%20tilleul
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Elysium pour femme. Accord : fruité, fleuri, fruit de la passion. Composants : fleurs de tilleul, freesia, muguet, jasmin. 2, record 5, French, - fleur%20de%20tilleul
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Aromatisant naturel pour boissons [...] 3, record 5, French, - fleur%20de%20tilleul
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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