Food ingredients and raw materials (5cr)
Course unit code: TE00BV66
General information
- Credits
- 5 cr
- Teaching language
- English
Objective
The participants are able to describe basics of human nutrition and are able to recognize and describe nutrient´s chemical structures, features and chemical reactions. The participants are able to define raw-materials and food products chemical composition and it´s meaning to product quality and safety. They are able to recognize primary production´s effect on food product´s carbon footprint applying sustainable development principles.
Content
- Food products main nutrients, minerals, trace elements and vitamins
- Food product nutrient content and different analysis
- Food improvements; additives, aromas and enzymes and usage in food processing