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The LanguaL 2017™ Thesaurus - Systematic Display

	Updated 2018-06-12

FTC

E0130

Descriptor

LIQUID

Synonym(s)

fluid

Scope note

Description


A state of matter between a solid and a gas, in which a substance has the capacity to flow and conforms to the shape of the container. Liquids range from water to honey, corresponding to a range in viscosity (or apparent viscosity) from 1 to 500 centipoise (viscosity is a measure of a liquid's resistance to flow). Products that are pourable but have a higher viscosity are SEMILIQUID.

A. PRODUCT TYPE

C. PART OF PLANT OR ANIMAL

E. PHYSICAL STATE, SHAPE OR FORM

LIQUID, HIGH VISCOSITY

LIQUID, LOW VISCOSITY

PHYSICAL STATE, SHAPE OR FORM NOT KNOWN

PHYSICAL STATE, SHAPE OR FORM, MULTIPLE

SUPPLEMENT FORM

F. EXTENT OF HEAT TREATMENT

EXTENT OF HEAT TREATMENT NOT KNOWN

HEAT-TREATED, MULTIPLE COMPONENTS, DIFFERENT DEGREES OF TREATMENT

NOT HEAT-TREATED

G. COOKING METHOD

H. TREATMENT APPLIED

J. PRESERVATION METHOD

K. PACKING MEDIUM

M. CONTAINER OR WRAPPING

N. FOOD CONTACT SURFACE

P. CONSUMER GROUP/DIETARY USE/LABEL CLAIM

R. GEOGRAPHIC PLACES AND REGIONS

CONTINENTS, REGIONS AND COUNTRIES

FAO STATISTICAL AREAS FOR FISHERY PURPOSES

FRESHWATER FISHING AREA

SALT WATER FISHING AREA

SUBTROPICAL WATERS

TROPICAL WATERS

GEOGRAPHIC PLACE OR REGION NOT KNOWN

GEOPOLITICAL DESIGNATION

Z. ADJUNCT CHARACTERISTICS OF FOOD

News

New version (V 7.1) of the Swiss food composition database

2026-09-14
The database includes niacin equivalent values, and contains new generic food items as well as updated values for many foods. For more information, see the Swiss food composition database.

New version of the Svedish Food Composition Database

2026-07-03
The Swedish Food Composition Database has been updated with new data for fats, dairy products and eggs. For more information, see the Swedish food composition database.

New Danish Food Composition Database

2026-06-02
The National Food Institute of Denmark (DTU) has updated the Danish Food Composition Database with a new comprehensive user interface, see the new site.

NEW FAO/INFOODS food composition website

2026-04-15
The new website includes updated information on INFOODS, including data centres and current coordinators. For more information, see FAO/INFOODS website.