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GLUCONO-DELTA-LACTONE [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-07-19
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Food Additives
- Food Industries
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- glucona delta lactone
1, record 1, English, glucona%20delta%20lactone
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- GDL 2, record 1, English, GDL
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Functions as a curing and pickling agent, leavening agent, pH control agent, and sequestrant. Applications for this acidulant include bakery products, fish and fish products, meat products, fruits and vegetables, pasta and rice, cheese and tofu, and salad dressings and sauces. 1, record 1, English, - glucona%20delta%20lactone
Record 1, Key term(s)
- glucona-delta-lactone
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Additifs alimentaires
- Industrie de l'alimentation
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- glucono-delta-lactone
1, record 1, French, glucono%2Ddelta%2Dlactone
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les agents acidifiants ont également des solubilités différentes. Par exemple, lorsqu'on les utilise avec un agent levant, pour produire du dioxyde de carbone, il vaut mieux utiliser un acide à faible solubilité, comme l'acide fumarique, ou un acide à libération lente, comme la glucono-delta-lactone, plutôt que de l'acide malique ou de l'acide citrique. 1, record 1, French, - glucono%2Ddelta%2Dlactone
Record 1, Key term(s)
- glucone-delta-lactone
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-05-31
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Food Additives
Universal entry(ies) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- D-glucono-1,5-lactone
1, record 2, English, D%2Dglucono%2D1%2C5%2Dlactone
correct, see observation
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- delta gluconolactone 2, record 2, English, delta%20gluconolactone
- D-gluconic acid delta-lactone 4, record 2, English, D%2Dgluconic%20acid%20delta%2Dlactone
- glucono-delta-lactone 5, record 2, English, glucono%2Ddelta%2Dlactone
- glucono delta lactone 6, record 2, English, glucono%20delta%20lactone
- gluconolactone 2, record 2, English, gluconolactone
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An odorless acid used in the dairy industry, in brewing, and in curing meat. 7, record 2, English, - D%2Dglucono%2D1%2C5%2Dlactone
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Used as a leavening agent. 8, record 2, English, - D%2Dglucono%2D1%2C5%2Dlactone
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
D-glucono-1,5-lactone: The letter "D" is a small capital; form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry). 1, record 2, English, - D%2Dglucono%2D1%2C5%2Dlactone
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Chemical formula: C6H10O6 9, record 2, English, - D%2Dglucono%2D1%2C5%2Dlactone
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Additifs alimentaires
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- D-glucono-1,5-lactone
1, record 2, French, D%2Dglucono%2D1%2C5%2Dlactone
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- glucono-delta-lactone 2, record 2, French, glucono%2Ddelta%2Dlactone
feminine noun
- G.D.L. 3, record 2, French, G%2ED%2EL%2E
feminine noun
- G.D.L. 3, record 2, French, G%2ED%2EL%2E
- delta-gluconolactone 4, record 2, French, delta%2Dgluconolactone
feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Acide inodore utilisé dans l'industrie laitière, en brasserie et en charcuterie. 5, record 2, French, - D%2Dglucono%2D1%2C5%2Dlactone
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Cette substance est utilisée pour acidifier des préparations de charcuterie et empêcher une maturation lente. 6, record 2, French, - D%2Dglucono%2D1%2C5%2Dlactone
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
D-glucono-1,5-lactone: La lettre «D» est une petite capitale; forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée). 1, record 2, French, - D%2Dglucono%2D1%2C5%2Dlactone
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Formule chimique : C6H10O6 7, record 2, French, - D%2Dglucono%2D1%2C5%2Dlactone
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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