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Record 1 2010-11-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Milling and Cereal Industries
  • Food Industries
DEF

In flour quality evaluation, the measure of the activity of the starch degrading enzymes of the flour.

OBS

It can be expressed in terms of the maltose (sugar) produced or in terms of the peak viscosity in the amylograph test (Grains & Oilseeds, CIGI, 1982).

OBS

Term used at the Canadian Grain Commission.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Minoterie et céréales
  • Industrie de l'alimentation
DEF

Dans l'évaluation de la qualité d'une farine, mesure de l'activité des enzymes qui dégradent l'amidon.

OBS

Elle peut s'exprimer en termes de maltose (sucre) obtenu ou de viscosité maximale dans l'essai à l'amylographe (Céréales et Oléagineux, IICG, 1984).

OBS

Terme en usage à la Commission canadienne des grains.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Molinería y cereales
  • Industria alimentaria
DEF

Poder que tiene una sustancia para convertir el almidón en azúcar.

OBS

Es una importante propiedad de las harinas que permite que la levadura siga produciendo gas en las últimas etapas de la fermentación del pan.

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