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Course, academic year 2026/2027
  
   
Analysis of Foods and Natural Products - B323010
Title: Analýza potravin a přírodních produktů
Guaranteed by: Department of Food Analysis and Nutrition (323)
Faculty: Faculty of Food and Biochemical Technology
Actual: from 2026
Semester: winter
Points: winter s.:5
E-Credits: winter s.:5
Examination process: winter s.:
Hours per week, examination: winter s.:2/2, C+Ex [HT]
Capacity: unknown / unknown (unknown)Schedule is not published yet, this information might be misleading.
Min. number of students: unlimited
State of the course: taught
Language: Czech
Teaching methods: full-time
Level:  
Additional information: http://předmět je vyučován pouze v zimním semestru
Note: course can be enrolled in outside the study plan
enabled for web enrollment
Guarantor: Pulkrabová Jana prof. Ing. Ph.D.
Interchangeability : AB323010, N323035
Is interchangeable with: AB323010
Examination dates   Schedule   
This subject contains the following additional online materials
Annotation -
The course is based on the knowledge obtained from the studies of analytical chemistry, biochemistry, and food chemistry. In the first phase, quality assurance of experimental data is discussed; the needs of routine/control laboratories and those involved in food research, biotechnologies and many other areas of science are addressed. The following sessions present not only ´classic´ but also modern analytical strategies applicable for the determination of foodstuffs and various natural products, including moisture/dry weight, minerals and all the key nutrients such as proteins, saccharides and lipids (including accompanying compounds). Methods for the determination of vitamins and other essential components are also widely discussed. The subject of the presentations also includes methods for the analysis of significant flavour compounds, food additives, natural toxins, and various groups of contaminants. Analytical strategies are always illustrated with examples of interesting applications (e.g. food adulteration). The purpose is to demonstrate the importance of a comprehensive consideration when choosing an analytical approach.
Last update: Pulkrabová Jana (14.04.2025)
Course completion requirements -

Successful completion of the chemical calculations test as part of the seminars.

Successful completion of the written and oral parts of the exam.

Attendance at lectures is recommended but not monitored.

Last update: Pulkrabová Jana (04.03.2026)
Literature -

Obligatory:

  • Nielsen, S. Suzanne.. Food Analysis. Boston, MA: Springer US, 2010, digital s. ISBN 978-1-4419-1478-1.
  • Nollet, Leo M.L.. Handbook of food analysis. New York: Marcel Dekker, 2004, 3 sv. s. ISBN 0-8247-5036-5.

Recommended:

  • Nielsen, S. Suzanne. Food analysis laboratory manual. : , , s. ISBN 978-3-319-44125-2.
  • Gruenwedel, Dieter W., Whitaker, John R.. Food analysis, principles and techniques.. : , , s. ISBN 978-0-8247-718-2-9,.
  • Nielsen, Aileen. Practical time series analysis, prediction with statistics and machine learning. : , , s. ISBN 978-1-492-04165-8.

Last update: Pulkrabová Jana (14.04.2025)
Teaching methods -

Food and Natural Products Analysis is an application-oriented course that combines theoretical knowledge with practical skills in analytical food chemistry. Teaching is in the form of lectures supplemented by practical examples and laboratory exercises focusing on classic and advanced analytical techniques.

Last update: Pulkrabová Jana (14.04.2025)
Requirements to the exam -

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: Pulkrabová Jana (14.04.2025)
Syllabus -

1. Introduction, optimization of performance characteristics of analytical methods.

2. Water.

3. Aminoacids, peptides.

4. Proteins.

5. Saccharides.

6. Polysaccharides.

7. Lipids.

8. Compounds accompanying lipids.

9. Minerals.

10. Vitamins.

11. Flavour significant compounds.

12. Natural biologically active compounds.

13. Food additives, contaminants.

14. Case studies, summary.

Last update: Fialová Jana (18.12.2017)
Learning outcomes -

Students will be able to understand:

  • General principles of detection and determination of basic food and natural product components, both macro- and micronutrients, flavour important components, and selected groups of food additives, contaminants, and toxicants.
  • Critical assessment of analytical task, identification of target performance characteristics of analysis and selection of fit-to-purpose analytical strategy meeting required quality of generated data.
  • Proposing potentially applicable approaches for analysis based on knowledge of the nature of the sample matrix and its analyte properties.
  • Calculations needed for the realization of laboratory tasks.

Last update: Pulkrabová Jana (14.04.2025)
Entry requirements -

Analytical chemistry I or Analytical chemistry A, Food chemistry

Last update: Pulkrabová Jana (14.04.2025)
Registration requirements -

Analytical chemistry I or A

Last update: Pulkrabová Jana (14.04.2025)
Teaching methods
Activity Credits Hours
Konzultace s vyučujícími 0.5 14
Účast na přednáškách 1 28
Příprava na přednášky, semináře, laboratoře, exkurzi nebo praxi 1 28
Příprava na zkoušku a její absolvování 1.5 42
Účast na seminářích 1 28
5 / 5 140 / 140
Coursework assessment
Form Significance
Examination test 50
Oral examination 50

 
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