Food Chemistry


Food Chemistry deals with the composition, structure and properties of foods; the changes that occur in foods during preparation, storage, packaging and distribution as well as food adulteration.


Objectives

The aims of the course are to introduce students to the composition, structure and properties of foods and based on the above to comprehend the changes foods undergo during processing.


Prerequisites

None.


Syllabus

Introduction to Food Chemistry Chemistry of water Chemistry of proteins Chemistry of lipids Chemistry of carbohydrates Enzymes-Vitamins-Minerals Food additives Food contaminants Introduction to nutrition Chemistry and technology of meat products Chemistry and technology of dairy products Chemistry and technology of fruit and vegetables Chemistry and technology of cereals Chemistry and technology of beverages Chromatographic and Spectroscopic analysis of foods.

COURSE DETAILS

Level:

Type:

Undergraduate

(A-)


Instructors: Michalis Kontominas
Department: Department of Chemistry
Institution: University of Ioannina
Subject: Chemical Sciences
Rights: CC-BY-SA

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