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Case
The number of containers ordinarily packed in a shipping container. An occurrence of disease; incorrectly used to refer to a patient.
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Carrageenan
A colloidal carbohydrate found in seaweed. Derived from a species of red algae, this extract serves as a multifunctional agent that possesses the ability to thicken, stabilize, and emulsify various substances.
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Cardamom
A condiment seed from an East Indian herb. The seed is aromatic and used in cooking. Cardamom is a spice little used in North America or Europe, with the exception of Scandinavian countries where it is used in spiced wines and preserved fruit. In India and Middle Eastern nations, however, cardamom is used to flavour…
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Carbonated beverages
Soft drinks, major ingredients are sugar, flavorings, colors, acids, water, and carbon dioxide.
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Carbonation
The process of dissolving carbon dioxide gas in water utilizing temperature and pressure.
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Caraway seed
A dried aromatic herb seed from an annual member of the Parsley family.
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Caramelize
To melt granulated sugar in skillet over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it becomes a golden brown syrup.
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Capers
Pickled green buds from the Mediterranean shrub. They are smaller than raisins and bottled in brine and used as flavoring. The preserved blossom bud from a Mediterranean bush of the south has a circular appearance, typically less than the size of a pea, with a dusky complexion, and an acute, remarkable flavor. Notably, the designated…
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Capability ratio
The ratio of the machine or process spread (6-sigma) to the specification tolerance, expressed in percent.
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Capability index
(CPk) An index that measures the improvement of the process as firms seek greater uniformity around the desired target. It is calculated by dividing the specification width by the process width. The greater the number the better the index.
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