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GRAINES SECHEES [3 records]

Record 1 2011-07-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemistry
  • Food Additives
  • Perfume and Cosmetics Industry
  • Pharmacology
DEF

A colorless or pale yellow oil having a sweetish acrid taste that is obtained from the dried ripe fruits of the dill and is used as an aromatic carminative and as a flavoring agent.

OBS

dill: ... a European herb (Anethum graveolens) with aromatic foliage and seeds both of which are used in flavoring pickles and other foods.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chimie
  • Additifs alimentaires
  • Parfumerie
  • Pharmacologie
DEF

Liquide huileux, incolore ou jaune pâle, tiré des graines séchées d’Anethum graveolens(aneth odorant).

OBS

Utilisations : parfumerie, liqueurs, thérapeutique, savonnerie.

Key term(s)
  • essence de fenouil bâtard
  • huile de fenouil bâtard

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Química
  • Aditivos alimentarios
  • Industria del perfume y cosméticos
  • Farmacología
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Record 2 2002-01-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemistry
  • Food Additives
  • Pharmacology
DEF

Volatile oil from dried ripe kernels of bitter almonds [which contains] amygdalin ... Obtained by macerating with water, then steam distilling ... Colorless to yellow, very refractive liquid; characteristic odor and taste of benzaldehyde. Very poisonous! ... Use: Only the oil free from HCN may be used for liqueurs and foods.

OBS

[The same oil is also obtained from many kernels] such as apricots, cherries, plums, and especially peaches.

OBS

The scientific name for bitter almond is Amygdalus communis var. amara.

Key term(s)
  • bitter oil

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chimie
  • Additifs alimentaires
  • Pharmacologie
DEF

Liquide huileux, incolore ou jaune, volatil, obtenu par macération et distillation des graines séchées de l'amandier(Amygdalus communis var. amara).

OBS

Débarrassée de ses composants mortels, cette huile sert d’aromatisant pour boissons et autres.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Química
  • Aditivos alimentarios
  • Farmacología
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Record 3 1983-05-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Archaeology
OBS

seeds, as of peas, beans, grain, etc., dried by exposure to heat without burning

French

Domaine(s)
  • Archéologie

Spanish

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