Proximates
/ˈprɒksɪmeɪts/
Definitions
- (n.) Substances such as proteins, fats, and carbohydrates that remain after water, ash, and fiber have been removed from a sample, often referenced in legal contexts like food labeling and regulation.
The food product's label disclosed the amount of proximates to comply with nutritional standards.
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The term 'proximates' is primarily used in food law and regulation contexts, describing key nutritional components after specific extractions; distinct from the legal concept of 'proximate cause.'
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