Fettfreie TM

English translation: fat-free solids

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German term or phrase:Fettfreie TM
English translation:fat-free solids
Entered by: Jeannie Graham

17:55 Apr 11, 2006
German to English translations [PRO]
Science - Food & Drink / Austrian German
German term or phrase: Fettfreie TM
percentages are then listed - in the ingredients list for an olive oil/butter spread.

Could the TM refer to Trockenmasse and therefore is the English equivalent abbreviation DM for dry mass - or am I completely wrong here? any help appreciated.
Jeannie Graham
United Kingdom
Local time: 10:46
fat-free solids
Explanation:
I know the first link below is to a German source, but I think "fat-free solids" is what you're looking for:

http://www.nordmilch.de/nm/web/en/rund_um_milch/was_ist_milc...

"Fat-free milk solids" is used as well, but that doesn't apply here.
http://www.clover.co.za/live/content.php?Item_ID=142
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Ian M-H (X)
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Local time: 05:46
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fat-free solids


Explanation:
I know the first link below is to a German source, but I think "fat-free solids" is what you're looking for:

http://www.nordmilch.de/nm/web/en/rund_um_milch/was_ist_milc...

"Fat-free milk solids" is used as well, but that doesn't apply here.
http://www.clover.co.za/live/content.php?Item_ID=142

Ian M-H (X)
United States
Local time: 05:46
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thank you

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