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ULTRA-HAUTE TEMPERATURE [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2012-10-16
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Cheese and Dairy Products
- Food Industries
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- ultra-high temperature
1, record 1, English, ultra%2Dhigh%20temperature
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- UHT 2, record 1, English, UHT
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
UHT milk is fresh milk, which has been processed with a technology called UHT (ultra high temperature). The UHT treatment ensures maximum microbic inactivation, while preserving the maximum flavor, taste, and nutritional value. The aseptic packaging system protects the product from air and light and guarantees long shelf life without the need for refrigeration. 3, record 1, English, - ultra%2Dhigh%20temperature
Record 1, Key term(s)
- ultra high temperature
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Laiterie, beurrerie et fromagerie
- Industrie de l'alimentation
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- ultra-haute température
1, record 1, French, ultra%2Dhaute%20temp%C3%A9rature
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- UHT 2, record 1, French, UHT
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- ultra haute température 3, record 1, French, ultra%20haute%20temp%C3%A9rature
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Stérilisation en flux continu. 2, record 1, French, - ultra%2Dhaute%20temp%C3%A9rature
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Le traitement se fait à 140° C ou plus pendant quelques secondes. Ce procédé est utilisé pour le lait, la crème fraîche liquide, les jus de fruits, soupes [...] 4, record 1, French, - ultra%2Dhaute%20temp%C3%A9rature
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Productos lácteos
- Industria alimentaria
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- ultra alta temperatura
1, record 1, Spanish, ultra%20alta%20temperatura
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
- UAT 1, record 1, Spanish, UAT
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2005-07-26
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Measurements and Analyses
- Animal Diseases
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- ultra high temperature
1, record 2, English, ultra%20high%20temperature
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- UHT 1, record 2, English, UHT
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
- Maladies des animaux
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- ultra-haute température
1, record 2, French, ultra%2Dhaute%20temp%C3%A9rature
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- UHT 1, record 2, French, UHT
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Medición y análisis (Ciencias)
- Enfermedades de los animales
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- temperatura ultraelevada
1, record 2, Spanish, temperatura%20ultraelevada
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2002-02-25
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Equipment (Chemistry)
- Bioengineering
- Scientific Instruments
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- ultra-high temperature sterilization 1, record 3, English, ultra%2Dhigh%20temperature%20sterilization
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Équipement (Chimie)
- Technique biologique
- Instruments scientifiques
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- stérilisation à température ultra-haute
1, record 3, French, st%C3%A9rilisation%20%C3%A0%20temp%C3%A9rature%20ultra%2Dhaute
feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Equipo (Química)
- Bioingeniería
- Instrumentos científicos
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- esterilización a temperatura ultraalta
1, record 3, Spanish, esterilizaci%C3%B3n%20a%20temperatura%20ultraalta
feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1999-02-11
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Cheese and Dairy Products
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- ultra-high temperature milk
1, record 4, English, ultra%2Dhigh%20temperature%20milk
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- ultra high temperature pasteurized milk 2, record 4, English, ultra%20high%20temperature%20pasteurized%20milk
correct
- UHT milk 1, record 4, English, UHT%20milk
correct
- U.H.T. milk 2, record 4, English, U%2EH%2ET%2E%20milk
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
According to dairy specialists, U.H.T. milk is milk which has been pasteurized by heating it at 235° F (113° C) for 2 or 3 seconds. 3, record 4, English, - ultra%2Dhigh%20temperature%20milk
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Laiterie, beurrerie et fromagerie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- lait pasteurisé à ultra-haute température
1, record 4, French, lait%20pasteuris%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20ultra%2Dhaute%20temp%C3%A9rature
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- lait U.H.T. 1, record 4, French, lait%20U%2EH%2ET%2E
correct, masculine noun
- lait UHT 2, record 4, French, lait%20UHT
correct, masculine noun
- lait à longue-conservation 3, record 4, French, lait%20%C3%A0%20longue%2Dconservation
masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
UHT : Technique de stérilisation du lait entre 140 et 150° C pendant 1 à 5 secondes. [...] La stabilité du lait UHT est moins grande que celle du lait stérilisé classique [...] 4, record 4, French, - lait%20pasteuris%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20ultra%2Dhaute%20temp%C3%A9rature
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1985-09-17
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Cheese and Dairy Products
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- ultra-high temperature pasteurization
1, record 5, English, ultra%2Dhigh%20temperature%20pasteurization
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- U.H.T. pasteurization 2, record 5, English, U%2EH%2ET%2E%20pasteurization
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ultra-High Temperature Process: A development in H.T.S.T. pasteurization is the Ultra-High Temperature process. ... It is used principally for processing milk but has found much application also in the processing of ice cream mix, cream, and cream toppings. There is no legal definition of ultra-high temperature pasteurization throughout the United States, but in England it means heating the product to not less than 270 ° F for not less than one second. 3, record 5, English, - ultra%2Dhigh%20temperature%20pasteurization
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
According to Canadian dairy specialists, it is a method of pasteurization which consists of heating milk to 230-235 degrees F for 2 or 3 seconds. 4, record 5, English, - ultra%2Dhigh%20temperature%20pasteurization
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Laiterie, beurrerie et fromagerie
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- pasteurisation à ultra-haute température
1, record 5, French, pasteurisation%20%C3%A0%20ultra%2Dhaute%20temp%C3%A9rature
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- pasteurisation U.H.T. 1, record 5, French, pasteurisation%20U%2EH%2ET%2E
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Méthode de pasteurisation qui se définit par un chauffage du lait à 230-235° F pendant 2 ou 3 secondes. 2, record 5, French, - pasteurisation%20%C3%A0%20ultra%2Dhaute%20temp%C3%A9rature
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Définition tirée du procès verbal de la réunion du 25 juin 1981, du Comité intergouvernemental de terminologie des produits laitiers. 2, record 5, French, - pasteurisation%20%C3%A0%20ultra%2Dhaute%20temp%C3%A9rature
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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