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LAIT AMANDE [3 records]

Record 1 2011-11-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Sugar Industry
  • Beverages
DEF

A sweet syrup made from almonds, sugar and rosewater or orange flower water; its strong almond flavor is used as a flavoring for cocktails and baked goods.

OBS

This sweet almond-flavored syrup is used in many mixed drinks.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sucrerie (Industrie de l'alimentation)
  • Boissons (Industrie de l'alimentation)
DEF

Sirop à base de sucre et de lait d’amande, parfumé à la fleur d’oranger, que l'on sert comme rafraîchissement, allongé d’eau [...]

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Industria azucarera
  • Bebidas
DEF

Bebida hecha con chufas u otros frutos, machacados, exprimidos y mezclados con agua y azúcar.

OBS

En España se elabora a partir de chufas, en México se elabora con arroz o bien con semillas de melón. En Puerto Rico es elaborada a base de ajonjolí. En otros países de Latinoamérica se elabora a partir de almendras, semillas de jícaro, u otros frutos.

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Record 2 2007-01-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Beverages
DEF

A creamy mixture of blanched almonds, sugar, and water, blended to a smooth paste and sieved.

CONT

Unlike animal milk, almond milk contains no cholesterol or lactose and can be used as a substitute for animal milk in many recipes.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Boissons (Industrie de l'alimentation)
DEF

Émulsion d’amandes (douces ou amères).

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Bebidas
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Record 3 2004-01-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Beverages
CONT

Coconut milk is used in some exotic mixed drinks. Coconut meat may be used fresh or dried; ... shredded as a topping for desserts.

OBS

coconut: Hard shelled fruit of the coco palm.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Boissons (Industrie de l'alimentation)
DEF

Partie liquide, laiteuse et sucrée de la noix de coco non encore mûre qui donnera l’amande.

OBS

La noix de coco renferme une sorte de lait ou de crème. Mûre, l'amande est creuse [...] et possède une saveur qui rappelle celle de la noisette.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Bebidas
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