Difference between pages "Casberg block" and "Cascalote"
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+ | [[File:image6_cascalote.jpg|thumb|Cascalote tree in bloom]] | ||
== Description == | == Description == | ||
− | + | The tannin-rich pods from the ''Caesalpinia cacolacoa'' tree native to the Mexico. The 3-inch long pods contain a high percentage of water-soluble, [[pyrogallol tannin]]. Cascalote is the standard tanning material of Mexico. It produces a light colored leather that is plump and soft. When fermented, cascalote develops a deep red color that is used to dye for leather. It is similar to [[divi-divi]], [[algarobilla]], and [[tara]]. | |
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+ | See also [[vegetable tannin|vegetable tannins]]. | ||
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+ | == Synonyms and Related Terms == | ||
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+ | cascalote (Esp.) | ||
==Resources and Citations== | ==Resources and Citations== | ||
− | * '' | + | * G.S.Brady, ''Materials Handbook'', McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971 Comment: p. 27 |
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[[Category:Materials database]] | [[Category:Materials database]] |
Latest revision as of 15:40, 20 May 2022
Description
The tannin-rich pods from the Caesalpinia cacolacoa tree native to the Mexico. The 3-inch long pods contain a high percentage of water-soluble, Pyrogallol tannin. Cascalote is the standard tanning material of Mexico. It produces a light colored leather that is plump and soft. When fermented, cascalote develops a deep red color that is used to dye for leather. It is similar to Divi-divi, Algarobilla, and Tara.
See also vegetable tannins.
Synonyms and Related Terms
cascalote (Esp.)
Resources and Citations
- G.S.Brady, Materials Handbook, McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971 Comment: p. 27