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Control of careless heating of honeys using HPLC and MAS techniques
Radvanová, Tereza ; Punčochářová, Lenka (referee) ; Diviš, Pavel (advisor)
Honey is a popular natural food. Liquid honey without any trace of crystalization is much more desirable. Therefore, honey undergoes heat treatment to dissolve formed crystals. Exposure to high temperetures can cause chemical changes of honey components and formation of undesirable reaction products. When honey is heated 5-hydroxymethylfurfural can be formed and activity of enzyme diastase lowers. In this bachelor thesis, 5-hydroxymethylfurfural content was analyzed by HPLC-MS and activity of enzyme diastase was determined with commercial Phadebas method followed by MAS in 11 honey samples. Analysis determined 5 honey samples with above the limit content of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural and 1 sample with insufficient diastase activity. 5-hydroxymethylfurfural content in honey correlated well with diastase activity values (r = 0,612).
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Quantification of food waste in municipal waste and the possibility of processing this waste
Orságová, Marie ; Pořízka, Jaromír (referee) ; Diviš, Pavel (advisor)
The theoretical study of anaerobic digestion is designed to predict the amount of biogas in food waste. The theoretical part characterizes the processing of biodegradable waste as well as the use of biogas and the calculation method for determining biogas production. In the experimental part, the analytical technique of inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometry (ICP-OES) was used to determine minerals (K, Ca, P, Mg, Na, Zn, Cu, Fe and Mn) in food waste, as well as elemental analysis for carbon, oxygen, hydrogen and nitrogen determination. This thesis provides a simplified model that predicts the amount of produced biogas and could be used for further feasibility studies, such as bioreactors dimensioning. The method can be used for different starting materials and repeated for other similar applications in an effort to extend anaerobic digestion systems as a source of clean energy.
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Optimization of HPLC-ELSD method for determination of sugars in foods
Laba, Marija ; Pořízka, Jaromír (referee) ; Diviš, Pavel (advisor)
This master's thesis deals with the optimalization of HPLC-ELSD method for the determination of carbohydrates in food. The theoretical part focuses on the classification and characterization of carbohydrates, the occurrence of carbohydrates in food and their physiological importance. There was targeted mainly glucose, fructose, sucrose and maltose. There is a brief summary of the analytical methods that can be used to determine carbohydrates. Experimental part is based on a literary review. It also deals with high performance liquid chromatography with evaporative light scattering detector. The main content in this part is the optimalization of condition for reliable and rapid separation of the most frequently occurring carbohydrates in foods. The carbohydrates were identified and quantified under optimum condition in real samples specifically in fruit juice, beer, ketchup and red pepper powder. The result is commented in conclusion.
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Determination of selected phenolic and volatile substances in tea and tea infusion
Stará, Kristýna ; Vítová, Eva (referee) ; Diviš, Pavel (advisor)
This diploma thesis deals with the determination of phenolic substances and volatile substances in teas and tea infusions. The work compares teas based on their production technology and country of origin. Phenolic substances were determined by LC / MS. Phenolic substances were divided into catechins and other substances. In methanol extracts, green teas contained higher concentrations of catechins than black teas. From the group of catechins, the highest concentration was found for epigallocatechin gallate in green tea, namely 7,96 mg / g. Black teas contained the most gallic acid of the studied teas. The highest content of gallic acid in black teas was set at 1,84 mg / g. Tea infusions were prepared according to the classic procedures typical for each type of tea. In the infusions, the concentrations of all substances were higher in black teas. Some substances such as gallocatechin gallate, quercetin, coumaric acid and kaempferol were not detected in the infusions of green tea. Volatiles were analyzed by HS-SPME-GC-MS. The aroma of the tea was characterized by the identification of volatile substances in tea leafs. The black teas were characterized by a rich floral and sweet aroma. The green teas were more of a fresh and grassy aroma. The substances linalool, linalyl anthranilate and -Terpinyl acetate were found in all teas.
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The factors influencing sensory quality of processed cheese analogues
Sůkalová, Kateřina ; Kráčmar, Stanislav (referee) ; Diviš, Pavel (referee) ; Buňka,, František (advisor)
The presented thesis deals with the monitoring sensory quality of processed cheese analogues, focusing mainly on the taste (flavour) and related content of volatile (aroma active) substances. Model samples of analogues were produced by a standard procedure at Tomas Bata University in Zlín. The experimental part was divided into two experiments, which differed in the composition of model samples of analogues. In the first experiment, the traditional fat (butter) was completely replaced by selected vegetable fats (palm, coconut, mixed), in the second experiment only a part (1% w/w - expressed on the total weight of the sample) of butter was replaced by vegetable oils (apricot, flax seed, currant, grape seed). Solid phase microextraction in conjunction with gas chromatography with flame ionization detection was used to determine volatiles. Methods based on valid international standards were used to evaluate the sensory quality of samples, focusing mainly on flavor, namely evaluation using scales (ISO 4121), profile test (EN ISO 13299) and ranking test (ISO 8587). The aim of the work was to assess the effect of the addition of various vegetable fats/oils on the above parameters, at the same time their changes were monitored during 6 months of storage (at 6 ° C). The results showed that the vegetable oil used affects both the sensory quality and the content and composition of volatile substances of analogues. Significant differences between samples were mainly in taste, aroma and overall acceptability. The decreasing overall acceptability of the samples can be expressed in experiment I by the order: product with butter coconut palm mixed fat; in the case of experiment II: product with butter apricot = flax = grape currant oil. Mixed fat, currant and grape seed oil proved to be unsuitable for the production of analogues, on the contrary, analogues with coconut fat and apricot oil were evaluated best. Based on the results of sensory analyses, it was shown that the samples maintain a good sensory quality min. for 3 months while maintaining a low storage temperature ( 6 ° C). An analogue with coconut fat, whose taste, aroma and acceptability were rated as very good, and apricot oil, whose taste, aroma and acceptability were even rated as excellent, could enrich the food offer on the market.
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Characterization of new czech hop varieties
Faruzel, Vojtěch ; Diviš, Pavel (referee) ; Pořízka, Jaromír (advisor)
In this thesis the problem of characterization of new Czech hop varieties was investigated. The selected new varieties were Mimosa, Jazz and Blues. Their composition was compared with the widely used varieties Žatecký poloraný červeňák and Kazbek. The content of -bitter acids and -bitter acids, total phenolic content, flavonoid content and antioxidant activity were determined by UV-VIS spectroscopy for all hop varieties. The composition of hop essential oils was estimated by SPME-GC-MS. The diversity of the hop varieties was confirmed from the measured data by statistical analysis. The new varieties showed statistically significant differences in all monitored parameters, especially in comparison with the varieties Žatecký poloraný červeňák and Kazbek. The quantitatively different representation of -bitter acids and -bitter acids has an influence on the character and intensity of bitterness of these hop varieties. The composition of the hop essential oils, the content of phenolic substances, flavonoids and antioxidant activity are reflected in the different organoleptic properties of the hops analysed and of the beer.
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Investigation of the effect of creatine in combination with magnesium and vitamin C on the performance of the individual person
Vlasák, Jan ; Němcová, Andrea (referee) ; Diviš, Pavel (advisor)
Creatine is nitrogen-containing organic acid which naturally occurs in the human body. The aim of this work was to determine the optimal dose of creatine in combination with vitamin C and magnesium for male respondents aged 18-26 years. They were divided into two groups differing in the creatine dosage. Group 1 took smaller dose of creatine (3 g per day) and group 2 higher dose of creatine (10 g per day). Both groups took both magnesium and vitamin C at constant doses throughout the study. The effects of significantly different dose of creatine in the individual groups were compared with each other in terms of the performance of individuals in the powerlifting, the anthropological changes and the overal metabolism of the intakes. In all disciplines of powerlifting, group 1 recorded higher average weight gains, which were not found to be statistically significant at a significance level of alpha 0,05. Anthropological changes were measured using the InBody 160 and a diagnostic measuring tape. In both cases, group 1 recorded better results than group 2, but these results were not statistically significant at a significance level of alpha 0,05. The total metabolism of the accepted dietary supplements was investigated through analytical methods. The urine of each respondent was regularly collected and subsequently analyzed during the research. Determination of creatinine, a creatine waste product, was performed by UV-VIS spectrophotometry using the Jaffe reaction. Vitamin C was analyzed by RP-HPLC. Magnesium was determined by the ICP-OES method. After creatine suplemantion of 3 per day, group 1 showed a slight increase in creatinine in the urine, but still in the physiological range. At the significance level alpha 0,05 there was no statistically significant difference. Group 2 showed an increase above the physiological limit which was already a statistically significant difference. Overall, creatine supplementation of 3 g per day has been found as a sufficient intake of creatine needed to build up muscle mass, increase energy metabolism and overall physical performance. The metabolization itself works very well and within the physiological values.
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Influence of selected coffee bean roasting technology on its chemical composition
Šajdlerová, Kristýna ; Mikulíková, Renata (referee) ; Diviš, Pavel (advisor)
The subject of this diploma thesis is the monitoring of chemical changes taking place in the coffee bean during roasting using various devices. For these purposes an industrial coffee roaster and a home roaster were used in the practical part. The theoretical part deals mainly with the characterization of coffee beans in terms of the content of various compounds and a description of the changes that occur during roasting. Different types of roasting machines are also presented. In the experimental part the roasting of coffee beans and the determination of the concentration of selected substances in the samples taken during roasting were performed. The monitored parameters included the concentration of sucrose, organic acids (citric, acetic, lactic, malic, formic and chlorogenic), caffeine and aromatic substances. One of the biggest differences found between the both roasters is the reduction in the concentration of chlorogenic acid, which decreased by 33 % for domestic equipment, while the decrease was almost doubled for industrial roasters. Another significant difference was also observed in the change in sucrose content. Sucrose degradation occurred in 94 % of coffee bean samples roasted on an industrial roaster, while only 75 % of the second type of roaster.
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Influence of the filtration and pasterurization on content of selected vitamins in beer
Šimíčková, Adéla ; Diviš, Pavel (referee) ; Pořízka, Jaromír (advisor)
This master thesis focuses on the influence of the filtration and the pasteurization on the content of the selected vitamins in beer. Specifically, the vitamin B2, B3, B6, B9 and B12. The high performance liquid chromatography with diode array detector was used as a separation method for the vitamin content analysis. First this method was optimized and then validated. The data obtained by analyzing 28 beer samples were evaluated using a statistical method – the analysis of variance. This method provided parameters P, F and Fcrit which are important for the assessment of the statistically significant differences between the individual groups of beer . Based on these parameters, a significant effect of the filtration was observed for the vitamin B2 and B3. The filtration has reduced the amount of the vitamin B2 while it increased the concentration of the vitamin B3. The pasteurization had no significant effect on the vitamin content.
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Use of analytical methods and chemometry to verify the geographical authenticity of honey
Marková, Lucie ; Křikala, Jakub (referee) ; Diviš, Pavel (advisor)
The teoretical part of this bachelor thesis is focused on the process of producing the honey by bees, its composition and means of its adulteration or ways to detect substandard products. The experimental part describes methodes, which were used to observe the samples. Sacharides, organic acids, mineral content, the amount of dry matter, titration acidity and conductivity were meassured. Obtained data were used for differentiation the Czech and foreign honey. The result of the statistical analysis shows the calcium, copper and glucose content are suitable paramteres to differentiate the Czech honey from that externals. Theese parameters could be used to distinguish the two different geographical origin of honey. Nevertheless, the total evaluation seems to be insufficient for differentiation these two groups. The efficiency could be icreased by the including more samples for analysis, or meassuring more parameters. Finally, some of the parameters were used for quality control of honey.
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