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BUTTERMAKER [1 record]

Record 1 2008-12-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Cheese and Dairy Products
CONT

The cream is churned until granules of butter about one-eighth to one-fourth inch in diameter, are formed. ... Butter forms quickly at the end of the churning process, and it is said to break as it separates from the buttermilk. This point becomes apparent to the buttermaker because a glass observation port on the churn washes clear at each revolution of the churn at this time.

DEF

One that makes butter.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Laiterie, beurrerie et fromagerie
DEF

Celui qui fabrique du beurre.

OBS

Ne pas confondre avec beurrier, celui qui vend du beurre.

OBS

Fabricant. Personne qui fabrique des produits commerciaux, ou dirige, possède une entreprise qui les fabrique.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Productos lácteos
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