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ESSENCE CLOUS GIROFLE [1 record]

Record 1 2002-02-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemistry
  • Food Additives
DEF

A volatile and aromatic, colorless or pale-yellow liquid with a pungent odor, distilled from cloves, i.e., the flower buds of Eugenia caryophyllata. Used in medicine and pharmacy (rheumatism, intestinal gas) and in the food industry (a flavoring for meat, condiments and desserts).

Key term(s)
  • clove bud extract

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chimie
  • Additifs alimentaires
DEF

Liquide volatil aromatique, incolore ou jaune pâle, d'odeur piquante, obtenu par distillation des clous de girofle (boutons floraux d'Eugenia caryophyllata, ou giroflier). Employé en médecine et en pharmacie (rhumatismes, flatulence) et en alimentation (aromatisant pour viandes, condiments et desserts).

Key term(s)
  • essence de griffe de girofle
  • huile de clou de girofle

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Química
  • Aditivos alimentarios
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