Special Topics in Sensory Testing and Analytics
Integrated course, 2.50 ECTS
Course content
Analytical methods used in managing production processes: traceability, ingredients of waste and byproducts in agriculture, cross-contamination in processing (e.g. allergens).
Selection and application of suitable analytical tools (e.g. HPLC, GC/MS, LC).
Rapid testing along the food chain and use of modern ICT.
Advanced sensory analytical in combination with chemical analysis to detect raw material and process flaws.
Practical exercises with laboratory equipment.
Learning outcomes
Participants gain detailed knowledge on key parameters and methods to characterize raw materials and products and are able to solve practical problems.
Participants can make decisions on analytical procedures for quality assurance along the food chain, acquire practical skills with necessary tools and in evaluation of results.
Recommended or required reading and other learning resources / tools
Books:
See also books for the module Physiology
Michael A. Bourlakis, Paul W. H. Weightman: Food Supply Chain Management, 2003
Christien J. Ondersteijn: Quantifying the Agri-Food Supply Chain. Springer, 2006
Donald G. Barceloux: Medical Toxicology of Natural Substances: Foods, Fungi, Medicinal Herbs, Plants, and Venomous Animals, 2008
Journals:
See also journals for the module Physiology
Journal of Animal Research and Nutrition
Journal of FisheriesSciences
Advances in Applied Science Research
International Journal on Food System Dynamics
Mode of delivery
Integrated Course
Prerequisites and co-requisites
1st semester natural science courses
Assessment methods and criteria
Module Exam