Course: Chemistry of Nutraceutics

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Course title Chemistry of Nutraceutics
Course code TUACHP/TE8NU
Organizational form of instruction Lecture
Level of course Master
Year of study not specified
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 3
Language of instruction English
Status of course unspecified
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Course availability The course is available to visiting students
Lecturer(s)
  • Sumczynski Daniela, doc. Ing. Ph.D.
Course content
1. Introduction to chemistry of nutraceuticals - basic terms, classification of nutraceuticals, legislation for nutraceuticals and food supplements within the EU, phytoceutics. 2. Basic ways of obtaining nutraceuticals - isolation, synthesis, methods. 3. Biogenic elements - occurrence, reference intake values, physicochemical properties, isolation, biological effects (metabolism). 4. Amino acids, peptides, proteins, enzymes - occurrence, reference values of intake, physico-chemical properties, isolation, biological effects (metabolism). 5. Carbohydrate derivatives, fiber - occurrence, reference intake values, physicochemical properties, isolation, biological effects (metabolism). 6. Polyunsaturated fatty acids of plant origin, vegetable oils, phytosterols - occurrence, intake reference values, physico-chemical properties, isolation, synthesis, biological effects (metabolism). 7. Water soluble and fat soluble vitamins - occurrence, reference intake values, physico-chemical properties, isolation, synthesis, biological effects (metabolism). 8. Plant and animal pigments/colours - occurrence, reference intake values, physicochemical properties, isolation, biological effects (metabolism). 9. Polyphenolic substances of predominantly plant origin - occurrence, reference intake values, physico-chemical properties, isolation, biological effects (metabolism). 10. Intermediates and products of Maillard reactions - occurrence, intake reference values, physico-chemical properties, isolation, biological effects (metabolism). 11. Other biologically active substances - occurrence, reference values of intake, physico-chemical properties, isolation, synthesis, biological effects (metabolism). 12. Extracts of herbs and spices - physico-chemical properties, isolation, biological effects (metabolism). 13. Probiotics and prebiotics - basic overview. 14. Nanoparticles and their use in food - the use of nanotechnologies in the preparation of nutraceuticals and functional foods.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Lecturing, Monologic (Exposition, lecture, briefing), Methods for working with texts (Textbook, book), Projection (static, dynamic), Translation analysis, Analysis of a presentation, Text analysis
  • Preparation for examination - 90 hours per semester
prerequisite
Knowledge
Knowledge of organic chemistry, biochemistry, food chemistry, functional foods and food analysis is a prerequisite for mastering the subject.
Knowledge of organic chemistry, biochemistry, food chemistry, functional foods and food analysis is a prerequisite for mastering the subject.
learning outcomes
knowledge of professional terminology in the field of nutrition and classification of nutraceuticals and functional foods, they can define basic terms
knowledge of professional terminology in the field of nutrition and classification of nutraceuticals and functional foods, they can define basic terms
in-depth knowledge and understanding of nutraceutical isolation methods
in-depth knowledge and understanding of nutraceutical isolation methods
a broad knowledge of the theory of effects of biogenic elements, vitamins, amino acids, and proteins as nutraceuticals
a broad knowledge of the theory of effects of biogenic elements, vitamins, amino acids, and proteins as nutraceuticals
deep knowledge and understanding of the theory of the effects of fiber, polyunsaturated fatty acids, and phytosterols, especially in the area of influencing the level of glucose and cholesterol in the body
deep knowledge and understanding of the theory of the effects of fiber, polyunsaturated fatty acids, and phytosterols, especially in the area of influencing the level of glucose and cholesterol in the body
a deep knowledge and understanding of plant dyes and polyphenolic substances, their extraction, and subsequent physiological effects
a deep knowledge and understanding of plant dyes and polyphenolic substances, their extraction, and subsequent physiological effects
Skills
can apply knowledge and solve or propose suitable procedures for the isolation of nutraceuticals
can apply knowledge and solve or propose suitable procedures for the isolation of nutraceuticals
can apply knowledge related to the legislative framework in the field of nutrition and health claims
can apply knowledge related to the legislative framework in the field of nutrition and health claims
can design a suitable composition of nutraceuticals for support against civilization diseases
can design a suitable composition of nutraceuticals for support against civilization diseases
teaching methods
Knowledge
Lecturing
Lecturing
Methods for working with texts (Textbook, book)
Methods for working with texts (Textbook, book)
Projection (static, dynamic)
Monologic (Exposition, lecture, briefing)
Projection (static, dynamic)
Monologic (Exposition, lecture, briefing)
Skills
Individual work of students
Individual work of students
Analysis of a presentation
Analysis of a presentation
Translation analysis
Translation analysis
Text analysis
Text analysis
assessment methods
Knowledge
Grade (Using a grade system)
Written examination
Written examination
Grade (Using a grade system)
Analysis of a presentation given by the student
Analysis of a presentation given by the student
Recommended literature


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester