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Children's awareness of compositions in selected confectionery
Beer, Monika ; Váchová, Alena (advisor) ; Kovaříková, Miroslava (referee)
This diploma thesis deals with the topic of informing children about the composition of selected confectionery and contains a theoretical and practical part. The theoretical section is focused on information about confectionery and its composition, the health risks associated with the consumption of confectionery and a healthy lifestyle in children of older school age. In practical terms, the chapters are focused on a questionnaire investigation, information gathering and visualisation leading to clear conclusions of the objective of this work. A research investigation of this graduate work confirmed that pupils of older school age from Dubí 1 Primary School are informed about the composition and content of additives in confectionery and are informed about the health risks that may be associated with their consumption in the case of 48% of the boys and girls interviewed. The research investigation was concluded with the results of the correct responses of the older school aged pupils from Dubí 1 Primary School. The data obtained provided information that: Items of older school age monitor the composition of confectionery on their packaging from producers in an average of 41% of the pupils interviewed. Items Oak 1 pupils are informed about the presence of additives in an average of 28% of cases....
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Application of plant extract into non-chocolate sweets
Rychetský, Matěj ; Saláková, Alena (referee) ; Vítová, Eva (advisor)
This diploma thesis deals with the optimization of jelly candies production, application of herbal extract to produced candies, and subsequent characterization of produced samples in terms of volatile (aromatic) substances, total phenolic substances, antioxidant aktivity, and sensory quality. Optimization parameters – the amount of gelatin and the addition of citric acid, were selected based on the sensory analysis. Additions of 7,5 % gelatin and 2 % acid were proven to be optimal. The sources for the production of herbal extracts were the plants Aronia melanocarpa and Echinacea purpurea, which are known for their high content of bioactive substances. The further sensory analysis determined the optimal amount of extract added to jelly candies samples – in the case of chokeberry it was 4 % and in the case of echinacea it was 1 % of the extract. In the sample with chokeberry extract of optimal composition, ie 7,5 % gelatin, 2 % citric acid, and 4 % extract, 46 volatile substances were determined, of which nonanal (12,17 %) and thymol (8,70 %) were the most represented, the total polyphenol content was 472.88 ± 8.02 gGAEg-1 of the sample and the antioxidant activity was determined to be 828.99 ± 17.74 gTEACg-1 of the sample. The sample with echinacea extract of optimal composition, ie 7,5 % gelatin, 2 % citric acid and, 1 % extract, contained 56 volatile substances, the most represented being nonanal (12,08 %), thymol (6,19 %), and decanal (5,52 %). The total polyphenols in this sample were determined to be 291.09 ± 10.17 gGAEg-1 of the sample and its antioxidant activity was determined to be 850.91 ± 30.29 gTEACg-1 of the sample. Samples with the addition of chokeberry extract, which gave the confectionery a fruity, slightly sour taste and a pink to dark purple color, were considered more pleasant/acceptable; samples with echinacea had an herbal aroma and taste and orange color.
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Sensory evaluation of model non-chocolate sweets
Malyszová, Markéta ; Mikulíková, Renata (referee) ; Vítová, Eva (advisor)
The aim of this bachelor's thesis was to implement a sensory analysis of model non-chocolate sweets of a selected type – specifically gummy jellies. The theoretical part deals with the characteristics of non-chocolate confectionery, information about their composition and properties and technological processes of production. Principle of sensory evaluation, including selected methods of this analysis are mentioned, too. The experimental part focuses on sensory evaluation of prepared gummy jellies. Several samples were made, which contained the addition of herbal extract, namely chokeberry and echinacea. The samples were evaluated using a scale based on their colour, aroma, and flavour. Furthermore, a profile test of tastes was applied, and their overall acceptability was evaluated. Untrained assessors, students from Faculty of Chemistry BUT, performed the sensory evaluations. The aim was to assess the influence of these herbal extracts on the sensory quality of the sample. The pleasant colour and taste influenced the positive evaluation the most. On the other hand, the faint aroma and bitter taste contributed to the negative evaluation.
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Application of herbal extract into suitable food product
Chmelařová, Adéla ; Saláková, Alena (referee) ; Vítová, Eva (advisor)
This master’s theses deals with a production and characterization of hard candies, a type of non-chocolate sweets. Methods of candies production were optimised with focus mainly on boiling temerature which significantly affects product consistency and stability. Production process optimisation was based on methods of sensoric analysis and Karl-Fishcher titration used to determine the water content in the product. Plant extracts Plectranthus amboinicus and Aronia melanocarpa which were applied to hard candies are rich source of bioactive compounds upon which prepared candies were characterised. Optimal conditions for candies production were – boiling temperature 155 °C, volume of citric acid 0,4 %, volume of Plectranthus extract 2 % and volume of Aronia extract 3 %. There were 42 volatile compounds identified in a sample containing 2 % of Plectranthus extract. Based on their content , the most significant compounds were carvacrol (8,44 %), carotol (1,47 %) and levomenthol (0,99 %). Total content of polyfenols was measured to be 7,10 ± 0,55 mgg-1 per 1 g of hard candy sample, antioxidant activity of a sample was 66,19 ± 1,80 gml-1. It was identified that 42 of volatile compounds were present inside the sample with 3 % of Aronia extract. The most significant being carotol (30,67 %), menthol (1,52 %) and thymol (1,39 %). The overall presence of polyphenols was measured to be 13,87 ± 1,12 mgg-1 per 1 g of the candy sample, the antioxidant activity of the sample was 115,00 ± 2,86 gml-1.
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Comparison of aroma profile of sweets
Phi, Lan Anh ; Ďubašáková, Mária (referee) ; Vítová, Eva (advisor)
This bachelor thesis is focused on comparing aromatic profile of gummy sweets from three different manufacturers. Sensory quality was monitored at the same time with a focus on flavour. The theoretical part deals with the manufacturing of non-chocolate sweets and aroma active compounds including potential allergens. Furthermore, analytical method for their determination is described. The end is dedicated to sensory methods that were used. In the experimental part, volatile compounds in selected samples of sweets, purchased in the market, were identified and semiquantified by HS-SPME-GC-MS method. For the evaluation of sensory quality, the graphic scales and profile test, were used. In total 134 volatile (aroma) compounds were detected in samples, including seven considered as allergenic (limonene, linalool, citronellol, benzyl alcohol, geraniol, eugenol, hexyl cinnamal). The difference in the number and amount of aroma active compounds as well as sensory properties was dependent on ingredients and manufacturers.
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Možnosti výroby cukrovinek s využitím vybraných surovin
Vlčková, Petra
This bachelor thesis is focusing on various types of production of hard candies by usage of special raw materials. In the first part the thesis focuses on the general production technology of hard candies where the most important area of attention are given to sugar syrup productions, starch syrup and its various degrees of concentration. In the second part the thesis focuses on the production technology of the special raw materials and their extracts. Firstly, it focuses on the beer production technology, especially the wort, as a possible special raw material. Furthermore, the technology of wine production and, in particular, wine mash, which might be a special raw material for the production of sweets.
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Study of selected technological properties of licorice mass
Gajdušek, Martin ; Vítová, Eva (referee) ; Vespalcová, Milena (advisor)
This bachelor thesis deals with the study of selected technological properties of liquorice matter. By microscopic observation it was found that at a content of more than 10% of the boiled starch grains or more than 30% of the non-swollen grains, the mass does not achieve the desired properties for further processing. Technological loss during drying depends mainly on time, but also on location in the oven, both in height and space. The highest technological loss was achieved mainly in the highest positions in the oven. By liquid chromatography was determined 11.8% glucose, 9.2% fructose, 23.3% sucrose in liquorice mass prior to cooking; 11.9% glucose, 9.4% fructose, 22.6% sucrose in cooked matter; 12.7% glucose, 10.8% fructose and 20.1% sucrose in dried liquorice products.
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Comparison of aroma profile of selected types of sweets
Polochová, Petra ; Zemanová, Jana (referee) ; Vítová, Eva (advisor)
This diploma thesis focuses on identification of aroma active substances and sensory analysis in samples of non-chocolate sweets. For experimental part jelly candies were chosen as model samples. Specifically gummy bears with strawberry, lemon, apple and orange flavour were used. The theoretical part deals with the legislation and technology of manufacturing non-chocolate sweets, characterization of aroma compounds including those which could be allergenic. Furthermore this thesis describes a method of their determination using solid phase microextraction and gas chromatography with mass spectrometry. The end of the theoretical part is dedicated to methods of sensory analysis that were used. In the experimental part, the chosen method HS-SPME-GC-MS was used to identify volatile aroma active substances in selected samples of jelly sweets. The substances that are potentially allergenic were also quantified. For the evaluation of sensory quality scales, profile test and overall acceptability were used. The single samples differ in number and type of volatile compounds depending on producer and flavour. Altogether 119 compounds were identified including 12 allergenic.
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Verifying of the method for assessment of allergenic aroma compounds in sweets
Maňáková, Adriena ; Diviš, Pavel (referee) ; Vítová, Eva (advisor)
This thesis deals with the assessment of aroma active compounds in non-chocolate confectionery and their influence on sensory quality. In the theoretical part the production technology of non-chocolate confectionery from raw materials to final product is described. Furthermore, aroma active substances, including those potentially allergenic, are characterized, and the method for their determination by solid phase microextraction and gas chromatography with mass spectrometry is briefly described. Sensory analysis and sensory evalutation methods are briefly desribed. Within expermental part of the work selected parametres of the HS-SPME-GC-MS method were optimized, aroma compounds in samples of hard candies were identified, and 24 potentially allergenic aroma substances were identified and quantified. Finally, a sensory analysis of these samples was performed. Differences in the number and type of volatile compounds were found between the samples. Overall 393 compounds were indetified including 19 allergens.
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