Course: Biotechnology in the Production of Plant-based Foods

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Course title Biotechnology in the Production of Plant-based Foods
Course code TUTP/TP8BR
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Lesson + Seminary
Level of course Master
Year of study 1
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 5
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Lorencová Eva, Ing. Ph.D.
  • Salek Richardos Nikolaos, doc. Ing. Ph.D.
Course content
Introduction to Fermentation Technologies Technology of Sauerkraut and Kimchi Production Technology of Other Fermented Vegetable and Mushroom Products Technology of Various Types of Vinegar Production Specification of Soybeans as a Raw Material for Fermented Products Technology of Soy Sauce and Miso Paste Production Technology of Other Fermented Soy Products (Tempeh, Natto, Soy-Based Dairy Alternatives) Technology of Fermented Cereal Products as Dairy Alternatives and Production of Fermented Porridges Technology of Table Olive Production Technology of Fermented Fruit Production Management of Rye and Wheat Sourdough Starters Technology of Naturally Leavened Bread and Pastry Production Technology of Selected Fermented Condiments Production Technology of Non-Traditional Fermented Products (Relish, Chutney)

Learning activities and teaching methods
Lecturing, Dialogic (Discussion, conversation, brainstorming)
  • Participation in classes - 70 hours per semester
  • Home preparation for classes - 25 hours per semester
  • Preparation for course credit - 25 hours per semester
  • Preparation for examination - 30 hours per semester
prerequisite
Knowledge
Knowledge of basic characteristics of raw materials and basic principles of food production.
Knowledge of basic characteristics of raw materials and basic principles of food production.
Basic knowledge of biochemistry and microbiology.
Basic knowledge of biochemistry and microbiology.
learning outcomes
characterize plant-based raw materials and their quality parameters
characterize plant-based raw materials and their quality parameters
describe technological diagrams of the production of fermented plant-based foods
describe technological diagrams of the production of fermented plant-based foods
describe modern technological processes used in the production of fermented plant-based foods
describe modern technological processes used in the production of fermented plant-based foods
explain which factors have a positive or negative impact on the production process and the final product
explain which factors have a positive or negative impact on the production process and the final product
specify selected properties of the final product
specify selected properties of the final product
Skills
design a technological process for specific fermented plant-based foods
design a technological process for specific fermented plant-based foods
produce the given fermented product
produce the given fermented product
carry out basic operational analyses of model products
carry out basic operational analyses of model products
identify defects and determine corrective actions
identify defects and determine corrective actions
evaluate the product sensorily using correct tasting procedures
evaluate the product sensorily using correct tasting procedures
teaching methods
Knowledge
Lecturing
Lecturing
Dialogic (Discussion, conversation, brainstorming)
Dialogic (Discussion, conversation, brainstorming)
Skills
Simple experiments
Simple experiments
Practice exercises
Practice exercises
assessment methods
Knowledge
Didactic test
Didactic test
Written examination
Written examination
Oral examination
Oral examination
Grade (Using a grade system)
Grade (Using a grade system)
Recommended literature
  • ADAMS, M.R., MOSS, M.O., McCLURE, P.J. Food Microbiology, 4th. Ed.. UK: Royal Society of Chemistry, 2016. ISBN 978-1-84973-960-3.
  • BOEKHOUT, T., ROBERT, V. Yeasts in Food: Beneficial and Detrimental Aspects. Boca Raton: CRC Press, 2003. ISBN 978- 1-85573-706-.
  • CAUVAIN, S.P. Baking Problems Solved, 2nd. Ed.. Duxford: Woodhead Publishing, 2017. ISBN 978-0-08-100765-5.
  • FRIAS, J., MARTINEZ-VILLALUENGA, C., PEN?AS, E. Fermented Foods in Health and Disease Prevention. San Diego: Academic Press, 2017. ISBN 978-0-12-802309-9.
  • GALANAKIS, CH.M. Innovations in Traditional Foods. United States: Woodhead Publishing/Elsevier, 2019. ISBN 978-0-1281-4887-7.
  • HOLZAPFEL, W. Advances in Fermented Foods and Beverages: Improving Quality, Technologies and Health Benefits. Boston: Elseviere, 2015. ISBN 978-1-78242-015-6.


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