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FERMENTATION MALOLACTIQUE [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2020-08-10
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Winemaking
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- malolactic fermentation
1, record 1, English, malolactic%20fermentation
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- MLF 2, record 1, English, MLF
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- malo 3, record 1, English, malo
correct, familiar
- malolactic 4, record 1, English, malolactic
noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A process where tart malic acid in wine converts to softer, creamier lactic acid ... 5, record 1, English, - malolactic%20fermentation
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Contrary to common belief, malolactic fermentation can occasionally decrease microbial stability. 3, record 1, English, - malolactic%20fermentation
Record 1, Key term(s)
- malo-lactic fermentation
- malo-lactic retrogradation
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Industrie vinicole
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- fermentation malolactique
1, record 1, French, fermentation%20malolactique
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- rétrogradation malolactique 2, record 1, French, r%C3%A9trogradation%20malolactique
correct, feminine noun
- malo 3, record 1, French, malo
correct, feminine noun, familiar
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Seconde fermentation due à l'intervention de bactéries lactiques qui transforment l'acide malique en acide lactique, avec dégagement de gaz carbonique. 4, record 1, French, - fermentation%20malolactique
Record 1, Key term(s)
- fermentation malo-lactique
- rétrogradation malo-lactique
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Industria vinícola
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- fermentación maloláctica
1, record 1, Spanish, fermentaci%C3%B3n%20malol%C3%A1ctica
feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- desacidificación bioquímica 2, record 1, Spanish, desacidificaci%C3%B3n%20bioqu%C3%ADmica
feminine noun
- retrogradación del ácido málico 2, record 1, Spanish, retrogradaci%C3%B3n%20del%20%C3%A1cido%20m%C3%A1lico
feminine noun
- degradación ácida 2, record 1, Spanish, degradaci%C3%B3n%20%C3%A1cida
feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Fermentación láctica del ácido málico por las bacterias, con importante disminución de la acidez fija y el suavizamiento acentuado del vino. 2, record 1, Spanish, - fermentaci%C3%B3n%20malol%C3%A1ctica
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Cuando el vino se calienta en las bodegas, las bacterias de la fermentación maloláctica entran en actividad allí donde encuentran todavía ácido málico. 2, record 1, Spanish, - fermentaci%C3%B3n%20malol%C3%A1ctica
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-08-09
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Biochemistry
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- malo-lactic fermentation
1, record 2, English, malo%2Dlactic%20fermentation
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Number of different metabolic pathways by which microorganisms convert malic acid directly to lactic acid plus carbon dioxide. 2, record 2, English, - malo%2Dlactic%20fermentation
Record 2, Key term(s)
- malolactic fermentation
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Biochimie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- fermentation malolactique
1, record 2, French, fermentation%20malolactique
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Transformation de l'acide malique en acide lactique et en CO2 à l'aide de micro-organismes. 2, record 2, French, - fermentation%20malolactique
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Bioquímica
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- fermentación maloláctica
1, record 2, Spanish, fermentaci%C3%B3n%20malol%C3%A1ctica
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- fermentación ML 2, record 2, Spanish, fermentaci%C3%B3n%20ML%20
correct, feminine noun
- conversión maloláctica 2, record 2, Spanish, conversi%C3%B3n%20malol%C3%A1ctica
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Transformación del ácido málico en ácido láctico (con emisión de anhídrido carbónico) por acción de bacterias lácticas. 3, record 2, Spanish, - fermentaci%C3%B3n%20malol%C3%A1ctica
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La fermentación maloláctica (a veces en la literatura aparece abreviadamente como: fermentación ML o incluso como conversión maloláctica). Proceso por el cual el ácido málico (presente en la pulpa de muchas frutas) se transforma químicamente en ácido láctico; por medio de bacterias de origen láctico existentes de forma natural en el entorno, o en el interior de la fruta misma. En el caso del proceso de vinificación la fermentación maloláctica es objeto de interés. [...] En los vinos con mucha acidez, la fermentación maloláctica es deseable. 2, record 2, Spanish, - fermentaci%C3%B3n%20malol%C3%A1ctica
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
El proceso tiene lugar después de la fermentación alcohólica (maloalcohólica) por lo que en algunas ocasiones se denomina "fermentación secundaria". 3, record 2, Spanish, - fermentaci%C3%B3n%20malol%C3%A1ctica
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