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Ingredientes Alimentarios - Sustancias Alimentarias y Aditivos

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés relacionadas con sustancias alimentarias y aditivos como "gelatina", "bicarbonato de sodio" y "acidulante".

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Words Related to Food Ingredients
food additive
food additive
[Sustantivo]

a substance added to food to improve its taste, texture, or appearance

aditivo alimentario, aditivo para alimentos

aditivo alimentario, aditivo para alimentos

Ex: Salt is a common food additive used to enhance flavor. 

El aditivo alimentario es un aditivo común utilizado para realzar el sabor.

rice paper
rice paper
[Sustantivo]

a thin, translucent sheet made from rice flour and water, used in various Asian cuisines for wrapping spring rolls

papel de arroz, hoja de arroz

papel de arroz, hoja de arroz

Ex: As the rice paper softened, I carefully layered sliced mangoes and coconut flakes, creating a sweet and tropical dessert roll. 

A medida que el papel de arroz se ablandaba, coloqué cuidadosamente rodajas de mango y copos de coco, creando un rollo de postre dulce y tropical.

preservative
preservative
[Sustantivo]

a substance that is added to food, cosmetics, or other products to prevent or slow down their spoilage or deterioration

conservante, preservativo

conservante, preservativo

Ex: The bread contains a natural preservative to keep it fresh longer. 

El pan contiene un conservante natural para mantenerlo fresco por más tiempo.

edible ink
edible ink
[Sustantivo]

ink that is safe for consumption and used for printing on food items, such as cakes, cookies, and candies, for decorative purposes

tinta comestible, tinta alimentaria

tinta comestible, tinta alimentaria

Ex: Chefs and bakers may use edible ink pens to add personalized messages or artwork to wedding cakes. 

Los chefs y panaderos pueden usar bolígrafos de tinta comestible para agregar mensajes personalizados o obras de arte a los pasteles de boda.

food coloring
food coloring
[Sustantivo]

a substance added to food to change or enhance its color

colorante alimentario, colorante para alimentos

colorante alimentario, colorante para alimentos

Ex: Blue food coloring is often used to give a bright blue hue to sports drinks and other beverages. 

El colorante alimentario azul se usa a menudo para dar un tono azul brillante a las bebidas deportivas y otras bebidas.

gold leaf
gold leaf
[Sustantivo]

a thin sheet of gold used for decoration or gilding

pan de oro, hoja de oro

pan de oro, hoja de oro

Ex: Gold leaf can be added to edible flowers and other botanicals for a dazzling effect on salads or cheese boards. 

La hoja de oro se puede agregar a las flores comestibles y otras plantas para un efecto deslumbrante en ensaladas o tablas de quesos.

artificial flavor
artificial flavor
[Sustantivo]

flavoring agents that are chemically synthesized and used to mimic natural flavors in food and beverages

sabor artificial

sabor artificial

Ex: The candy had an artificial strawberry flavor that burst in your mouth. 

El caramelo tenía un sabor artificial a fresa que estallaba en la boca.

thickening agent
thickening agent
[Sustantivo]

an ingredient or substance used to increase the viscosity or thickness of a liquid or sauce in food preparation, such as cornstarch, flour, or gelatin

espesante, agente espesante

espesante, agente espesante

Ex: The dessert mousse employed a gelatin-based thickening agent to create a light and airy texture. 

El postre de mousse empleó un agente espesante a base de gelatina para crear una textura ligera y aireada.

sweetener
sweetener
[Sustantivo]

a substance used to add sweetness to food or beverages

edulcorante, endulzante

edulcorante, endulzante

Ex: Can you pass me the sugar packet?  I need a sweetener for my tea. 

¿Puedes pasarme el sobre de azúcar? Necesito un edulcorante para mi té.

stabilizer
stabilizer
[Sustantivo]

a substance that helps maintain the consistency, texture, and structure of a product

estabilizador, agente de estabilización

estabilizador, agente de estabilización

Ex: My grandmother always uses a stabilizer when baking her famous cheesecake to ensure it maintains its perfect texture. 

Mi abuela siempre usa un estabilizador al hornear su famoso cheesecake para asegurarse de que mantenga su textura perfecta.

gelling agent
gelling agent
[Sustantivo]

an ingredient used to create gels, such as agar agar, pectin, or gelatin

agente gelificante, gelificante

agente gelificante, gelificante

Ex: I found out that the fruit compote used a gelling agent to bind the fruits together. 

Descubrí que la compota de frutas usaba un agente gelificante para unir las frutas.

agar
agar
[Sustantivo]

a gelatinous substance derived from seaweed and used as a gelling agent in various food

agar-agar, agar

agar-agar, agar

Ex: The agar cubes added a delightful chewiness to the tropical fruit salad. 

Los cubos de agar añadieron una deliciosa masticabilidad a la ensalada de frutas tropicales.

pectin
pectin
[Sustantivo]

a natural substance found in fruits that is used as a thickening agent in food preparation

pectina, sustancia espesante natural

pectina, sustancia espesante natural

Ex: I bought pectin at the store to make my own jelly from fresh fruits. 

Compré pectina en la tienda para hacer mi propia jalea de frutas frescas.

humectant
humectant
[Sustantivo]

a substance that helps retain moisture and prevents drying in various products

humectante, sustancia humectante

humectante, sustancia humectante

Ex: The hair conditioner included a humectant that helped retain moisture and reduce frizz. 

El acondicionador para el cabello incluía un humectante que ayudaba a retener la humedad y reducir el encrespamiento.

glazing agent
glazing agent
[Sustantivo]

a substance used to provide a glossy or shiny appearance to food, such as beeswax, shellac, or vegetable oil

agente de glaseado, sustancia de glaseado

agente de glaseado, sustancia de glaseado

Ex: The bakery used a glazing agent to give their pastries a delightful shine and preserve their freshness. 

La panadería utilizó un agente de glaseado para dar a sus pasteles un brillo delicioso y preservar su frescura.

flour treatment agent

a substance used to improve the processing, handling, or performance characteristics of flour, such as ascorbic acid, enzymes, or malted barley flour

agente de tratamiento de harina, aditivo para harina

agente de tratamiento de harina, aditivo para harina

Ex: The bread recipe called for a flour treatment agent to enhance the dough's elasticity. 

La receta de pan requería un agente de tratamiento de harina para mejorar la elasticidad de la masa.

flavor enhancer
flavor enhancer
[Sustantivo]

something that is added to food to give it a better or more flavor

potenciador del sabor

potenciador del sabor

Ex: The marinara sauce used a flavor enhancer made from sun-dried tomatoes, enhancing the robust and tangy taste. 

La salsa marinara utilizó un potenciador del sabor hecho con tomates secados al sol, mejorando el sabor robusto y ácido.

flavoring
flavoring
[Sustantivo]

a substance or combination of substances used to enhance or impart a specific taste to food or beverages

saborizante, aroma

saborizante, aroma

Ex: The cinnamon flavoring added a warm and aromatic touch to the baked apples. 

El saborizante de canela añadió un toque cálido y aromático a las manzanas horneadas.

emulsifier
emulsifier
[Sustantivo]

a substance that helps mix and stabilize immiscible liquids, such as oil and water, to create a uniform and stable emulsion

emulsionante

emulsionante

Ex: The hair styling cream included an emulsifier to combine the water and styling agents. 

La crema para peinar incluía un emulsificante para combinar el agua y los agentes de peinado.

color retention agent

a substance used to maintain the color of food products

agente de retención de color, conservante de color

agente de retención de color, conservante de color

Ex: The food packaging film had a color retention agent to prevent discoloration and maintain the attractive appearance of it. 

La película de envasado de alimentos tenía un agente de retención de color para evitar la decoloración y mantener el aspecto atractivo del producto.

fortifying agent
fortifying agent
[Sustantivo]

a substance used in food production to add essential vitamins, minerals, or other nutrients to improve the nutritional content of the food product

agente fortificante, sustancia enriquecedora

agente fortificante, sustancia enriquecedora

Ex: The fortified energy bar contained a fortifying agent that provided an additional dose of protein and fiber for sustained energy. 

La barra energética fortificada contenía un agente fortificante que proporcionaba una dosis adicional de proteínas y fibra para una energía sostenida.

bulking agent
bulking agent
[Sustantivo]

a substance added to food to increase its volume or bulk, often used as a filler or to improve the texture and mouthfeel of the food product

agente de carga, sustancia de relleno

agente de carga, sustancia de relleno

Ex: The low-calorie salad dressing used a bulking agent to create a satisfying texture without adding excess calories. 

El aderezo de ensalada bajo en calorías utilizó un agente de carga para crear una textura satisfactoria sin agregar calorías excesivas.

antioxidant
antioxidant
[Sustantivo]

a substance, such as vitamin E, that helps clean the body of harmful substances

antioxidante

antioxidante

Ex: The blueberries were rich in antioxidants, which helped protect the body against free radicals. 

Los arándanos eran ricos en antioxidantes, lo que ayudaba a proteger el cuerpo contra los radicales libres.

antifoaming agent
antifoaming agent
[Sustantivo]

a substance used to reduce or prevent foaming in food and beverage production processes

agente antiespumante, antiespumante

agente antiespumante, antiespumante

Ex: The bubble bath included an antifoaming agent to minimize foam and maintain clear water. 

El baño de burbujas incluía un agente antiespumante para minimizar la espuma y mantener el agua clara.

anticaking agent
anticaking agent
[Sustantivo]

a substance added to food or beverages to prevent clumping or caking of powdered or granulated materials

agente antiapelmazante, antiapelmazante

agente antiapelmazante, antiapelmazante

Ex: The confectioners' sugar had an anticaking agent that kept it light and fluffy. 

El azúcar glas tenía un agente antiapelmazante que lo mantenía ligero y esponjoso.

acidity regulator
acidity regulator
[Sustantivo]

a food additive that is used to adjust and control the acidity or pH level of food or beverages

regulador de acidez, correcto de acidez

regulador de acidez, correcto de acidez

Ex: The salad dressing used an acidity regulator to achieve the perfect balance of tanginess and acidity. 

El aderezo de la ensalada utilizó un regulador de acidez para lograr el equilibrio perfecto entre lo ácido y lo picante.

acidulant
acidulant
[Sustantivo]

a food additive that adds acidity to food or beverages, typically for flavor enhancement or preservation purposes

acidulante, agente acidulante

acidulante, agente acidulante

Ex: The soft drink used an acidulant to provide a tangy and refreshing taste. 

El refresco utilizó un acidulante para proporcionar un sabor ácido y refrescante.

gelatin
gelatin
[Sustantivo]

a protein-based substance derived from collagen that forms a gel-like texture when dissolved in water

gelatina, grenetina

gelatina, grenetina

Ex: The cheesecake filling included gelatin to help it set and hold its shape when chilled. 

El relleno del cheesecake incluía gelatina para ayudarlo a cuajar y mantener su forma cuando se enfría.

pink slime
pink slime
[Sustantivo]

a meat product made from mechanically processed beef trimmings treated with antimicrobial agents

limo rosa, baba rosa

limo rosa, baba rosa

Ex: Fast food chains removed pink slime from their menus to regain trust. 

Las cadenas de comida rápida eliminaron la baba rosa de sus menús para recuperar la confianza.

salt
salt
[Sustantivo]

a natural, white substance, obtained from mines and also found in seawater that is added to the food to make it taste better or to preserve it

sal

sal

Ex: The chef sprinkled a pinch of salt to enhance the flavors of the soup. 

El chef espolvoreó una pizca de sal para realzar los sabores de la sopa.

baking soda
baking soda
[Sustantivo]

a chemical compound commonly used in baking as a leavening agent to help dough and batters rise

bicarbonato de sodio, bicarbonato alimenticio

bicarbonato de sodio, bicarbonato alimenticio

Ex: Baking soda served as a natural toothpaste alternative, gently whitening teeth and freshening breath. 

El bicarbonato de sodio sirvió como una alternativa natural al dentífrico, blanqueando suavemente los dientes y refrescando el aliento.

baking powder
baking powder
[Sustantivo]

a white powder that is used in baking products in order to make them rise and light

levadura en polvo, polvo de hornear

levadura en polvo, polvo de hornear

Ex: Baking powder helped the biscuits achieve a perfect rise and a tender crumb. 

El polvo de hornear ayudó a que las galletas lograran un aumento perfecto y una miga tierna.

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