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SUCRE DOUX [11 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2021-09-29
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Animal Feed (Agric.)
- Forage Crops
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- alfalfa hay
1, record 1, English, alfalfa%20hay
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- lucerne hay 2, record 1, English, lucerne%20hay
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Lucerne (or alfalfa) hay is made from the lucerne plant (Medicago sativa), a leguminous temperate perennial plant. ... Lucerne hay is an exceptional source of energy and good quality protein for pregnant and lactating mares. 3, record 1, English, - alfalfa%20hay
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Alimentation des animaux (Agric.)
- Culture des plantes fourragères
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- foin de luzerne
1, record 1, French, foin%20de%20luzerne
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Doux et sucré, le foin de luzerne est un foin de légumineuses riche en fibres, en protéines et en énergie digestible. Le foin de luzerne est le foin idéal pour les animaux de compagnie qui grandissent, qui sont [en gestation] ou qui allaitent. 2, record 1, French, - foin%20de%20luzerne
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Alimentación animal (Agricultura)
- Cultivo de plantas forrajeras
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- heno de alfalfa
1, record 1, Spanish, heno%20de%20alfalfa
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2018-03-09
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Prepared Dishes (Cooking)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Geneva fondue 1, record 2, English, Geneva%20fondue
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In fact, each canton in Switzerland has their own "traditional" style fondue. ... Geneva. It is common to use three cheeses, Gruyere, Emmental and Walliser Bergkase. 2, record 2, English, - Geneva%20fondue
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Plats cuisinés
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- fondue genevoise
1, record 2, French, fondue%20genevoise
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La fondue genevoise d’autrefois. 200 gr de fromage râpé(ou restes de fromage), 2 jaunes d’œufs battus, 75 gr de beurre par caquelon, un peu de crème fraîche, sel, poivre, muscade, une pincée de sucre, croûtons de pain aillé. [...] Laisser sur feu doux sur le brûleur et déguster avec de petits croûtons de pain aillé comme une fondue ordinaire. 1, record 2, French, - fondue%20genevoise
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2016-01-21
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Botany
- Grain Growing
- Vegetable Crop Production
Universal entry(ies) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- sweet corn
1, record 3, English, sweet%20corn
correct, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- sugar corn 2, record 3, English, sugar%20corn
correct
- sugar maize 3, record 3, English, sugar%20maize
correct, standardized
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A variety of corn used as table corn having a high sugar content and used as table corn and as a processed food. 4, record 3, English, - sweet%20corn
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Grain food product. 4, record 3, English, - sweet%20corn
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
sweet corn; sugar maize: terms standardized by ISO. 4, record 3, English, - sweet%20corn
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Botanique
- Culture des céréales
- Production légumière
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- maïs sucré
1, record 3, French, ma%C3%AFs%20sucr%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- maïs doux 2, record 3, French, ma%C3%AFs%20doux
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le maïs doux(ou sucré) s’achète frais, en épis, de juillet à octobre. Ses grains sont plus clairs, avec un épi plus grand. 3, record 3, French, - ma%C3%AFs%20sucr%C3%A9
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Zea mays Linnaeus, var. saccharata (Sturtevant) L.H. Bailey. 4, record 3, French, - ma%C3%AFs%20sucr%C3%A9
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Céréales grains. 5, record 3, French, - ma%C3%AFs%20sucr%C3%A9
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
maïs sucré; maïs doux : termes normalisés par l'ISO. 5, record 3, French, - ma%C3%AFs%20sucr%C3%A9
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Botánica
- Cultivo de cereales
- Producción hortícola
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- maíz dulce
1, record 3, Spanish, ma%C3%ADz%20dulce
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- maíz azucarado 1, record 3, Spanish, ma%C3%ADz%20azucarado
masculine noun
- maíz arrugado 1, record 3, Spanish, ma%C3%ADz%20arrugado
masculine noun
- maíz dextrinoso 1, record 3, Spanish, ma%C3%ADz%20dextrinoso
masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2015-02-24
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Cheese and Dairy Products
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- sheep's milk cheese
1, record 4, English, sheep%27s%20milk%20cheese
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- sheep cheese 2, record 4, English, sheep%20cheese
correct
- ewe's milk cheese 1, record 4, English, ewe%27s%20milk%20cheese
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Sheep's milk is higher in fat than cow's milk, so these cheeses are rich and creamy. Like goat cheeses, they're also a bit tangy. Examples include Pecorino Romano ..., Roquefort, Manchego, Idiazabal, and Manouri. 3, record 4, English, - sheep%27s%20milk%20cheese
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Laiterie, beurrerie et fromagerie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- fromage de lait de brebis
1, record 4, French, fromage%20de%20lait%20de%20brebis
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- fromage de brebis 2, record 4, French, fromage%20de%20brebis
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le fromage de lait de brebis est bien différent d’un fromage de lait de chèvre ou de vache. C'est un fromage doux, riche et légèrement sucré, voir même fruité. 3, record 4, French, - fromage%20de%20lait%20de%20brebis
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
fromage de lait de brebis : équivalent adopté par le Comité intergouvernemental de terminologie de l’industrie laitière. 4, record 4, French, - fromage%20de%20lait%20de%20brebis
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Productos lácteos
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- queso de oveja
1, record 4, Spanish, queso%20de%20oveja
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2014-10-20
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Winemaking
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- liqueur wine
1, record 5, English, liqueur%20wine
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A sweet fortified wine to which spirits have been added. 1, record 5, English, - liqueur%20wine
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Industrie vinicole
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- vin de liqueur
1, record 5, French, vin%20de%20liqueur
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Vin liquoreux qui peut être un vin doux naturel ou un produit d’assemblage d’un moût frais et d’un alcool(ex. Pineau des Charentes) ou obtenu par fermentation de raisins dont la concentration en sucre a été augmentée par dessiccation partielle au soleil(ex. Malaga). 1, record 5, French, - vin%20de%20liqueur
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Le terme vin de liqueur n’a pas de définition légale mais, le plus souvent, chacun d’eux pris individuellement en a une. 1, record 5, French, - vin%20de%20liqueur
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Industria vinícola
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- vino de licor
1, record 5, Spanish, vino%20de%20licor
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
- vino licoroso 1, record 5, Spanish, vino%20licoroso
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Vino generalmente dulce, obtenido a partir de variedades de uva adecuadas con adición de alcohol, único autorizado y con graduación adquirida superior al 15% vol. 1, record 5, Spanish, - vino%20de%20licor
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Algunas mistelas se incluyen en este tipo. 1, record 5, Spanish, - vino%20de%20licor
Record 6 - internal organization data 2013-07-24
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Culinary Techniques
- Recipes
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- caramelise
1, record 6, English, caramelise
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- caramelize 2, record 6, English, caramelize
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
To cook white granulated sugar with a small amount of water until it turns into a nut-brown-colored syrup; used either to line a dessert mold or to add flavor or color to a mixture. 2, record 6, English, - caramelise
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... the pudding Crème Brûlée [is] set in a shallow tin of crushed ice, the top is sprinkled with icing or caster sugar and caramelised under a red hot grill. 1, record 6, English, - caramelise
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Techniques culinaires
- Recettes de cuisine
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- caraméliser
1, record 6, French, caram%C3%A9liser
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Transformer du sucre en caramel en le chauffant à feu doux. 1, record 6, French, - caram%C3%A9liser
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Cette manipulation culinaire [...] intervient surtout en pâtisserie et signifie «chemisier de caramel» (caraméliser un ramequin), «parfumer avec du caramel» (caraméliser un riz au lait) ou «glacer de sucre cuit au caramel» (caraméliser des fruits déguisés, des choux, etc.). [...] Enfin, «caraméliser» signifie aussi faire colorer sous le gril le dessus d’une pâtisserie poudrée de sucre, pour lui faire prendre couleur. De même, certains légumes (petits oignons, carottes ou navets tournés), dits «glacés», sont légèrement caramélisés en les passant sur le feu avec du sucre et une petite quantité d’eau ou de beurre, dans une casserole à fond plat. 1, record 6, French, - caram%C3%A9liser
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Técnicas culinarias
- Recetas de cocina
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- caramelizar
1, record 6, Spanish, caramelizar
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La caramelización es un proceso que se consigue calentando el azúcar para que acabe formando un jarabe de color marrón con un aroma intenso a caramelo. [...] El jarabe de azúcar al punto de caramelo puede utilizarse para decorar o mezclar con otros alimentos, pero también puede dejarse enfriar para que tome una forma sólida [...] La caramelización hace que el alimento cambie tanto en color como en sabor. 1, record 6, Spanish, - caramelizar
Record 7 - internal organization data 2012-10-09
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Cheese and Dairy Products
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- sheep's milk
1, record 7, English, sheep%27s%20milk
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- ewe's milk 2, record 7, English, ewe%27s%20milk
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Sheep's milk is both nutritious and delicious. It has a pure white colour and a rich, slightly nutty flavour. It is much higher in total solids than either cow's or goat's milk ... and also provides up to twice as many of the minerals like calcium, phosphorus and zinc and the all important B group vitamins. 3, record 7, English, - sheep%27s%20milk
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Laiterie, beurrerie et fromagerie
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- lait de brebis
1, record 7, French, lait%20de%20brebis
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le lait de brebis a un goût doux, riche et légèrement sucré. Il possède un taux de matières solides beaucoup plus élevé que le lait de vache ou de chèvre et contient jusqu'à deux fois plus de minéraux tels que le calcium, le phosphore et le zinc et tout le groupe de vitamines B. 2, record 7, French, - lait%20de%20brebis
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
lait de brebis : Équivalent adopté par le Comité intergouvernemental de terminologie de l’industrie laitière. 3, record 7, French, - lait%20de%20brebis
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Productos lácteos
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- leche de oveja
1, record 7, Spanish, leche%20de%20oveja
feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2012-02-28
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Sugar Industry
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- brown sugar
1, record 8, English, brown%20sugar
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- yellow sugar 1, record 8, English, yellow%20sugar
correct
- soft sugar 1, record 8, English, soft%20sugar
correct
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
White moist granulated sugar blended with small quantities of pure sugar syrups (molasses) selected for colour and taste. 1, record 8, English, - brown%20sugar
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The differences in colour and flavour between [types of] brown sugar depend on the amount of molasses present. The more molasses, the stickier the crystals, darker the colour and stronger the flavour. 1, record 8, English, - brown%20sugar
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Sugar refiners can produce brown sugar from boiling refinery cane syrups until brown sugar crystals form, or by blending molasses syrup with white sugar crystals. 1, record 8, English, - brown%20sugar
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Used in baked goods as dry mixes, meat glazes, and condiments. 1, record 8, English, - brown%20sugar
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Dark brown sugar. 1, record 8, English, - brown%20sugar
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 PHR
Brilliant, golden, light yellow sugar. 1, record 8, English, - brown%20sugar
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Sucrerie (Industrie de l'alimentation)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- sucre brun
1, record 8, French, sucre%20brun
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- cassonade 1, record 8, French, cassonade
correct, feminine noun
- sucre doux 1, record 8, French, sucre%20doux
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sucre blanc cristallisé humide mélangé avec de petites quantités de sirops de sucre purs (mélasses) choisis pour leur couleur et leur goût. 1, record 8, French, - sucre%20brun
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les différences de couleur et de saveur entre les types de sucre brun dépendent de la quantité de mélasse utilisée. Plus il y a de mélasse, plus les cristaux sont collants, plus la couleur est foncée et plus la saveur est prononcée. 1, record 8, French, - sucre%20brun
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Les fabricants de sucre peuvent produire du sucre brun en faisant bouillir les sirops de canne à sucre de raffinage jusqu’à ce qu’ils se cristallisent en sucre brun ou en mélangeant du sirop de mélasse avec des cristaux de sucre blanc. 1, record 8, French, - sucre%20brun
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 3 OBS
S’utilise dans les produits de boulangerie comme les mélanges secs, les glaces de viande et les condiments. 1, record 8, French, - sucre%20brun
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Sucre brun foncé. 1, record 8, French, - sucre%20brun
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 PHR
Cassonade brillante, dorée, pâle. 1, record 8, French, - sucre%20brun
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Industria azucarera
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- azúcar morena
1, record 8, Spanish, az%C3%BAcar%20morena
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
- azúcar moreno 1, record 8, Spanish, az%C3%BAcar%20moreno
correct, masculine noun
- azúcar amarilla 1, record 8, Spanish, az%C3%BAcar%20amarilla
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Azúcar de segunda producción, cuyo color varía desde el amarillo claro al pardo oscuro, según la cantidad de mezcla que queda adherida a los cristales. 1, record 8, Spanish, - az%C3%BAcar%20morena
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
"Azúcar" término que se emplea tanto como masculino o como femenino. 2, record 8, Spanish, - az%C3%BAcar%20morena
Record 9 - internal organization data 2010-06-15
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Beverages
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- anisette
1, record 9, English, anisette
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A usually colorless sweet liqueur flavored with aniseed. 1, record 9, English, - anisette
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Boissons (Industrie de l'alimentation)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- anisette
1, record 9, French, anisette
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Liqueur obtenue en distillant un mélange d’alcool sucré, d’anis vert, de badiane, de coriandre, de fenouil, de cannelle, etc., et caractérisée par son arôme doux, ses qualités toniques et rafraîchissantes. 1, record 9, French, - anisette
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Bebidas
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- anisete
1, record 9, Spanish, anisete
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2007-05-07
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Fruits and Vegetables (Types and Processing - Food Ind.)
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- Persian melon
1, record 10, English, Persian%20melon
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- round net melon 2, record 10, English, round%20net%20melon
correct
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A dark green melon with a dense, grey network on the skin and firm orange-coloured flesh full of flavour. 2, record 10, English, - Persian%20melon
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Fruits et légumes (Types et traitement - Alimentation)
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- melon de Perse
1, record 10, French, melon%20de%20Perse
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Melon du Moyen-Orient globulaire, à l'écorce verdâtre recouvert d’un fin filet et à la chair orange, au goût doux et sucré. 1, record 10, French, - melon%20de%20Perse
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Frutas y verduras (Tipos y procesamiento - Ind. alimentaria)
Record 10, Main entry term, Spanish
- melón persa
1, record 10, Spanish, mel%C3%B3n%20persa
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 10, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1993-02-08
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Cooking and Gastronomy
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- racahout 1, record 11, English, racahout
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Food preparation composed of rice flour, various starches, flour of sweet acorns, sugar and cocoa, flavoured with vanilla. 1, record 11, English, - racahout
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Cuisine et gastronomie
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- racahout
1, record 11, French, racahout
masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Préparation alimentaire composée de farine de riz, de fécules diverses, de farine de glands doux, de sucre, de cacao et aromatisée à la vanille. 1, record 11, French, - racahout
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
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