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LUCUMA [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2016-05-18
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Botany
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- yellow sapote
1, record 1, English, yellow%20sapote
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Botanique
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Lucuma salicifolia
1, record 1, French, Lucuma%20salicifolia
Latin
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Botánica
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- zapote borracho
1, record 1, Spanish, zapote%20borracho
masculine noun, Mexico
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2008-07-11
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Fruits and Vegetables (Types and Processing - Food Ind.)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- lucuma
1, record 2, English, lucuma
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- lúcuma 2, record 2, English, l%C3%BAcuma
correct
- lucmo 3, record 2, English, lucmo
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A subtropical fruit of Andean origin (sometimes known as lucmo in English), native to the dry subtropical Andean coastal valleys of Peru; introduced later in other South American countries. 2, record 2, English, - lucuma
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Lucuma is a Peruvian fruit that is very nutritious, having high levels of carotene and vitamin B3. The lúcuma is exported all around the world. In some countries it is one of the most popular ice-cream flavors. Lúcuma is a popular flavoring for ice cream in its native range, and in Peru even exceeds the demand for more globally popular flavors such as strawberry, chocolate, and vanilla. 2, record 2, English, - lucuma
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Fruits et légumes (Types et traitement - Alimentation)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- lucuma
1, record 2, French, lucuma
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La lucuma appartient à la famille des sapotacées et est originaire des vallées andines du Pérou. Ce fruit a été retrouvé sur différentes céramiques et textiles pré-incas et est considéré comme étant un des fruits favoris des Incas. Il a une saveur unique, est plutôt sec, est d'une couleur jaune-orangé et possède un arôme unique et agréable. C'est un fruit très nutritif qui contient une quantité considérable de fibres, de vitamines et de minéraux. 1, record 2, French, - lucuma
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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