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MENTHE POIVREE [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2012-01-19
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Spices and Condiments
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- peppermint
1, record 1, English, peppermint
correct, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Nomenclature on spices and condiments: natural vegetable products or mixtures thereof, free from extraneous matter, used for flavouring, seasoning and imparting aroma to foods. 1, record 1, English, - peppermint
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The term "peppermint" applies equally to the product in the whole form or in the ground form. 1, record 1, English, - peppermint
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
peppermint: term standardized by ISO. 2, record 1, English, - peppermint
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Mentha piperita: scientific name of the plant from which the spice is produced. 2, record 1, English, - peppermint
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Épices et condiments
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- menthe poivrée
1, record 1, French, menthe%20poivr%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Nomenclature sur les épices : produits végétaux naturels ou mélanges de ceux-ci, exempts de matières étrangères, utilisés pour donner de la saveur et de l'arôme et pour assaisonner les aliments. 1, record 1, French, - menthe%20poivr%C3%A9e
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Le terme «menthe poivrée» est applicable à la fois au produit entier et au produit en poudre. 1, record 1, French, - menthe%20poivr%C3%A9e
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
menthe poivrée : terme normalisé par l'ISO. 2, record 1, French, - menthe%20poivr%C3%A9e
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Mentha piperita : nom scientifique de la plante dont est tirée l'épice. 2, record 1, French, - menthe%20poivr%C3%A9e
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Especias y condimentos
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- hierbabuena
1, record 1, Spanish, hierbabuena
feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2002-02-20
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Chemistry
- Food Additives
- Pharmacology
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- peppermint oil
1, record 2, English, peppermint%20oil
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- oil of peppermint 2, record 2, English, oil%20of%20peppermint
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Steam-distilled, volatile oil from fresh flowering plant Mentha piperita L., Labiatae. Constit. Not less than 50% total menthol including 5-9% esters calcd as menthyl acetate; menthyl isovalerate, menthone, inactive pinene, l-limonene, cadinene ... 2, record 2, English, - peppermint%20oil
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Peppermint oil [is used] in chocolate, fruit, cordial, creme de menthe, peppermint, nut, and spice flavorings for beverages, ice cream, ices, candy ... 1, record 2, English, - peppermint%20oil
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Chimie
- Additifs alimentaires
- Pharmacologie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- essence de menthe
1, record 2, French, essence%20de%20menthe
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- essence de menthe poivrée 2, record 2, French, essence%20de%20menthe%20poivr%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
- essence de menthe anglaise 2, record 2, French, essence%20de%20menthe%20anglaise
correct, feminine noun
- huile de menthe poivrée 3, record 2, French, huile%20de%20menthe%20poivr%C3%A9e
feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Liquide incolore et volatil, obtenu par distillation des feuilles et des fleurs de Mentha piperita (Labiacées). Aromatisant pour boissons, crème glacée, bonbons, etc. 4, record 2, French, - essence%20de%20menthe
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Química
- Aditivos alimentarios
- Farmacología
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- esencia de menta
1, record 2, Spanish, esencia%20de%20menta
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- aceite de hierbabuena 1, record 2, Spanish, aceite%20de%20hierbabuena
feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2000-10-24
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Pharmacy
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- peppermint essential oil 1, record 3, English, peppermint%20essential%20oil
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Pharmacie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- huile essentielle de menthe poivrée
1, record 3, French, huile%20essentielle%20de%20menthe%20poivr%C3%A9e
feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Farmacia
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- aceite esencial de menta piperita
1, record 3, Spanish, aceite%20esencial%20de%20menta%20piperita
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Beverages
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- peppermint tea 1, record 4, English, peppermint%20tea
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Boissons (Industrie de l'alimentation)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- tisane de menthe poivrée
1, record 4, French, tisane%20de%20menthe%20poivr%C3%A9e
feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Chemistry
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- peppermint leaves 1, record 5, English, peppermint%20leaves
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Chimie
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- feuilles de menthe poivrée 1, record 5, French, feuilles%20de%20menthe%20poivr%C3%A9e
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Liste de prod. pharm. dossier 3 1, record 5, French, - feuilles%20de%20menthe%20poivr%C3%A9e
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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