Glossary entry

Norwegian term or phrase:

sporstoffer

English translation:

trace element

Added to glossary by Eirik Kvam
Aug 29, 2005 08:54
18 yrs ago
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Norwegian term

sporstoffer

Norwegian to English Other Food & Drink
ordet inngår i en beskrivelse av kosthold der sporstoffer blir nevnt sammen med mineraler og vitaminer.

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trace element

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Peer comment(s):

agree Per Bergvall : but it should be plural, really...
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agree Richard Lawson : trace elements
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agree Charlesp : trace elements (plural, like Per mentioned)
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trace elements

Often in a list of ingredients you will see "spor av..." which means "traces of...". In this case it appears to mean that trace elements of some minerals and vitamins can be found.
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trace minerals

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microelement, micronutrient, trace element, trace nutrient;

-- these are the options in the L&H Technical dictionary (Danish -English)

Oxford Dictionary of Food and Nutrition distinguishes them: Micronutrients are Vitamins and minerals needed in very small amounts (micrograms or milligrams per day)

Trace minerals are mineral salts required in the diet in small amounts (parts per million)

race elements is referred to trace minerals (but the expression is definitely used in that context.) I think the point is that they may not all strictly be elements.
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Comment: "I have just received two answers which indicate trace elements."
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