rigenerazione della madre

English translation: formation of mother

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Italian term or phrase:rigenerazione della madre
English translation:formation of mother
Entered by: Michele Fauble

10:38 Aug 10, 2006
Italian to English translations [PRO]
Science - Wine / Oenology / Viticulture / apple vinegar
Italian term or phrase: rigenerazione della madre
Not sure whether to place this question under chemistry or oenology...

Description of apple vinegar:
ACETO DI MELE
Aceto genuino prodotto con solo sidro. Gusto gradevole e delicato, molto persistente. Acidità 5%.

La presenza di sospensioni dovute alla rigenerazione della madre comprova la naturalezza del prodotto!

any idea on what this "rigenerazione della madre" might be?

Thanks, D.
Daniela Zambrini
Italy
Local time: 14:14
regeneration of the "mother"
Explanation:
What is “Mother”?

“Mother” of vinegar will naturally occur in vinegar products as the result of the vinegar bacteria itself. Mother is actually cellulose (a natural carbohydrate which is the fiber in foods like celery and lettuce) produced by the harmless vinegar bacteria. Today, most manufacturers pasteurize their product before bottling to prevent these bacteria from forming “mother” while sitting on the retail shelf.
After opening, you may notice “mother” beginning to form. Vinegar containing “mother” is not harmful or spoiled. Just remove the substance by filtering and continue to enjoy the product.
www.versatilevinegar.org/faqs.html

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Note added at 27 mins (2006-08-10 11:05:22 GMT)
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"rigenerazione della madre" probably means formation of "mother"


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Note added at 30 mins (2006-08-10 11:08:06 GMT)
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or 'production of mother'
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Michele Fauble
United States
Local time: 06:14
Grading comment
thanks! :-)
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4 +3regeneration of the "mother"
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regeneration of the "mother"


Explanation:
What is “Mother”?

“Mother” of vinegar will naturally occur in vinegar products as the result of the vinegar bacteria itself. Mother is actually cellulose (a natural carbohydrate which is the fiber in foods like celery and lettuce) produced by the harmless vinegar bacteria. Today, most manufacturers pasteurize their product before bottling to prevent these bacteria from forming “mother” while sitting on the retail shelf.
After opening, you may notice “mother” beginning to form. Vinegar containing “mother” is not harmful or spoiled. Just remove the substance by filtering and continue to enjoy the product.
www.versatilevinegar.org/faqs.html

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Note added at 27 mins (2006-08-10 11:05:22 GMT)
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"rigenerazione della madre" probably means formation of "mother"


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Note added at 30 mins (2006-08-10 11:08:06 GMT)
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or 'production of mother'

Michele Fauble
United States
Local time: 06:14
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 8
Grading comment
thanks! :-)

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Rachel Fell: not sure whether regeneration is the best word, but not sure what else might be: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mother_of_vinegar http://www.charlevoix.net/vergerpedneault/vinaigrerie/a_vina...
6 mins
  -> thanks

agree  Linda 969: yr ref suggests *formation/occurrence of "mother"*
32 mins
  -> thanks - yes, 'regeneration' is definitely not the right word

agree  transparx
3 hrs
  -> thanks
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