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LUCUMA [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2008-07-11
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Fruits and Vegetables (Types and Processing - Food Ind.)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- lucuma
1, record 1, English, lucuma
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- lúcuma 2, record 1, English, l%C3%BAcuma
correct
- lucmo 3, record 1, English, lucmo
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, 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 1, English, - lucuma
Record number: 1, 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 1, English, - lucuma
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Fruits et légumes (Types et traitement - Alimentation)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- lucuma
1, record 1, French, lucuma
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, 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 1, French, - lucuma
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1996-08-30
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Food Industries
- Horticulture
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- lucuma
1, record 2, English, lucuma
correct, Chile
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The fruit is used for its juice or as an ingredient in jellies and jams. 1, record 2, English, - lucuma
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The national fruit of Chile, has a dark, olive-green peel. It has been popular in South America for more than a thousand years, while remaining relatively unknown in Europe. 1, record 2, English, - lucuma
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Industrie de l'alimentation
- Horticulture
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- lacuma
1, record 2, French, lacuma
proposal
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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