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The course provides a comprehensive overview of analytical methods used in the food industry, focusing on determining the basic and nutritional composition of foods and evaluating their quality. Students will learn the basics of analytical chemistry, proper sampling, extraction procedures, metrology, and validation of analytical methods. Attention is paid to classical and instrumental analytical techniques used to determine water, minerals, proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins, and antinutrients. The course includes case studies focused on the application of analytical methods in the quality assessment of selected food groups.
Last update: Pulkrabová Jana (12.01.2026)
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Attendance at lectures is recommended but not monitored. Last update: Cibulková Jana (08.10.2025)
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The course Fundamentals of Food Analysis is application-oriented and combines theoretical knowledge with practical skills in analytical food chemistry. Teaching takes the form of lectures supplemented by practical examples and case studies, which are further developed in laboratory exercises focused on understanding the basic analytical techniques used in food practice. Last update: Pulkrabová Jana (12.01.2026)
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The examination consists of a written and an oral part. The written part is compulsory, and the oral part can be taken only after obtaining at least 50 points from the written part. If less than 50 points are obtained, the exam is graded F. If you fail the oral part, you can repeat only this part. A condition for the award of credit is passing a credit test in chemical calculations. Last update: Cibulková Jana (08.10.2025)
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Block I: Fundamentals of analytical chemistry and methods used in the food industry 1) Fundamentals of analytical chemistry: types of samples, sampling, extraction methods, and analytical methods used in the food industry. Metrology: significance, legislative framework, method validation, and working characteristics 2) Methods of expressing concentrations, dilution, and basic calculations with a focus on determining the nutritional composition of food: molar and mass concentrations, percentage representation of components 3) Gravimetric and titration methods in food analysis 4) Instrumental methods I: spectroscopic methods and their use in food analysis (UV-VIS, AAS, FTIR) 5) Instrumental methods II: chromatographic methods (TLC, LC, GC), conventional detectors, and mass spectrometry
Block II: Analysis of basic components and nutritional composition 6) Determination of water, dry matter, and minerals 7) Determination of proteins and amino acids 8) Determination of fats and fatty acids 9) Determination of carbohydrates and fiber 10) Determination of vitamins and antinutrients
Block III: Case studies and application of methods for specific food groups 11) Analysis of eggs, milk, and dairy products 12) Analysis of legumes, grains, and cereal products 13) Analysis of meat, meat products, and fish products 14) Analysis of fruits, vegetables, and products made from them Last update: Pulkrabová Jana (12.01.2026)
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Students will be able to understand:
Last update: Cibulková Jana (08.10.2025)
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Food chemistry Last update: Pulkrabová Jana (12.01.2026)
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Not required Last update: Pulkrabová Jana (12.01.2026)
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