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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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Assessment of aroma active compounds in cultivars of sea buckthorn
Melikantová, Marcela ; Vránová, Dana (referee) ; Vítová, Eva (advisor)
The aim of the diploma thesis was the aroma active compounds assessment and sensory profile determination of various types of sea buckthorn (Hippopha rhamnoides L.). The theoretical part provides the detailed description of this plant, comprising the occurence, taxonomy, chemical composition and use. Experimental part summarizes the data obtained: identification and quantification of aroma compounds using the SPME – GC –FID and GC-MS method and evaluation of complete sensory profile. Various cultivars of sea buckthorn harvested in 2009-2012 were analysed. In total 23 various types of sea buckthorn were measured, 23 alcohols, 10 aldehydes, 11 esters, 14 ketones and 5 acids were found.
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Assessment of aroma active compounds in cultivars of apples
Mahdalová, Martina ; Trachtová, Štěpánka (referee) ; Vítová, Eva (advisor)
The aim of this master‘s thesis was to determine the aroma active compounds and monitor the sensory quality of apples. The theoretical part deals with the description, composition and properties of apples, information about the aroma compounds, their determination and possibilities for sensory evaluation of apples is also given. The gas chromatography method combined with the solid-phase microextraction, utilized for the specification of aroma compounds, is described. In the experimental part, the SPME-GC-FID method was applied on selected cultivars of apples specially cultivated against apple scab (Venturia inaequalis), i.e. 24 genotypes and Golden Delicious as the control variety. In total 60 various aroma compounds were identified, 22 alcohols, 12 aldehydes, 11 ketones, 10 esters and 5 organic acids. The number and concentration of compounds identified differed according to the cultivars. Sensory analysis was performed using category ordinal scales and the profile test.
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Assessment of aroma active compounds in selected type of cheese
Páral, Marek ; Mahdalová, Martina (referee) ; Vítová, Eva (advisor)
This bachelor thesis deals with the determination of aroma active compounds in white mold cheeses, i.e. soft, mold cheeses maturing from the surface. In the theoretical part, cheeses are generally characterized, their chemical composition, properties and process of production are described. After that It´s focused on aroma active compounds. The metabolism of their formation in cheese and their determination by means of solid phase microextraction and gas chromatography with mass detection are described. In the experimental part of the bachelor thesis, the SPME-GC-MS method was used for identification and semiquantitative determination of aroma active compounds in three samples of white mold cheeses made in the Czech Republic purchased in a market. Comparison of cheeses showed differences in the number and types of determined compounds as well as in total contents. A total of 66 volatile compounds were identified in samples; of those 1 aldehyde, 17 alcohols, 19 esters, 9 carboxylic acids, 15 ketones, 1 sulphur compound ¨ and 3 hydrocarbons.
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The content of allergenic aromatic compounds in chosen food types
Fidrichová, Ivana ; Dvořák, Miloš (referee) ; Vítová, Eva (advisor)
This thesis describes properties, origin, usage and methods of obtaining fragrances of vegetable origin, which are common part of food products. Although the aroma substances are not classified as the main group of allergens, in many cases there is a warning of their allergic potential. 26 crucial fragrance allergens and related restrictions are set by the European Cosmetic Regulations. There is no coincident regulation for food processing industry so far. The practical part dealt with identification of potential allergenic fragrances in randomly selected food products.
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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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Analysis of juices of selected red and white currant varieties
Černá, Anna ; Vítová, Eva (referee) ; Vespalcová, Milena (advisor)
Presented diploma thesis deals with the analysis of juices of selected red and white currant varieties. The theoretical part is dedicated to the characteristics of a currant, biologically active substances of its fruits, its growing proces and the utilization of currants in the food industry. The analyzed parameters of currants - phenolics, anthocyanins and vitamin C are also characterized in the theoretical part with possibůe methods of their determination. The experimental part is devoted to the preparation of samples and the working practices of individual analysis. Six selected varieties of white and eleven varieties of red currant from Research and Breeding Institute of Pomology Holovousy Ltd. and six varieties of white and ten varieties of red currant from private grower were used for the analysis. Total phenolics and anthocyanins were determined spectrophotometrically, the content of vitamin C was determined by HPLC. Higher values of these compounds were measured mainly in the varieties of Research and Breeding Institute of Pomology Holovousy Ltd. Varieties of red currants contained higher amounts of total phenolics and anthocyanins while white currants contained higher amounts of vitamin C.
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Aroma active compounds of selected types of medical herbs
Pecinová, Ester ; Diviš, Pavel (referee) ; Vítová, Eva (advisor)
This thesis deals with aroma active compounds of selected types of medicinal herbs, specifically lavender (Lavandula officinalis), peppermint (Mentha piperita), sage (Salvia officinalis), St. John’s wort (Hypericum perforatum) and hyssop (Hyssopus officinalis). In the theoretical part the single herbs were characterized including botanical description, chemical composition, medicinal properties, adverse effects and the practical use; aroma active compounds present in herbs are also emphasized. Based on the literature search, gas chromatography coupled with mass spectrometry as currently the most frequently used method, was chosen for the assessment of aroma compounds. Solid Phase Microextraction was used for isolation of volatile compounds from dried herbs. Within experimental part of the work selected parameters of the SPME-GC-MS method were optimized, aroma compounds in samples of herbs were identified, and twenty four suspected fragrance allergens due to the Regulation (EC) N° 1223/2009 were also identified and quantified. Overall 69 compounds were indetified together with 2 allergens in lavender, 59 compounds including 5 allergens in peppermint, sage contained 49 compounds with 4 allergens included, 41 compounds were identified in St. John’s wort including 4 allergens and finally 64 compounds with 4 allergens included in hyssop.
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The changes of Rubisco amount in Norway spruce grown at gradient of altitudes
Tomasz, Teresa ; Vítová, Eva (referee) ; Hrstka, Miroslav (advisor)
The study deals with differences of Rubisco enzyme content in Norway spruce needles (Picea abies L.) growing at different altitudes, thus at different concentrations of carbon dioxide. The collection of samples was performed in Jeseníky by Global Change Research Centre, Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic. The samples of exposed and shaded needles were collected from 39 spruce trees in three altitudes – low (L), medium (M) and high (H). To separate Rubisco enzyme, the SDS-PAGE method was used, the content od Rubisco was determined by computer densitometry. The results of exposed needles confirmed that Rubisco content decreases with increasing altitude, however, in the case of shaded needles, there was no proof of a significant influence of altitudes on Rubisco enzyme amount. At low altitude, Rubisco content was significantly higher in exposed needles in comparison with shaded needles. At medium and high altitude no significant difference was detected between exposed and shaded needles.
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Production of acid- vs. rennet-curd fresh cheese varieties
Veselá, Vendula ; Suská, Alžběta (referee) ; Vítová, Eva (advisor)
This bachelor thesis‘ focus is on the production and characterization of fresh cheese. Model samples of fresh cheese were produced on VUT Brno using purely acidic curdling (cream cheese culture – lactic acid), combined curdling (cream cheese culture + rennet) and acidic combined with heat curdling (acetic acid. 92 C) The samples were observed for their content of bound and free fatty acids, volatile (aromatic) substances and for their sensory quality. The goal was to determine the influence of the method of curdling on the observed factors. The fats were extracted from the samples using a mixture of diethyl ether and petroleum ether solvents. The fatty acids were esterified with acid to methyl esters under boron trifluoride catalysis and identified by the GC-FID method. In the cheese curdled by combined curdling, a greater amount of free fatty acids was detected compared to the other samples. No significant difference in the amount of bound fatty acids was observed. The greatest fatty acid content overall was observed in the cheese produced by acidic curdling. For identification and semi-quantification of the volatile (aromatic) substances, an HS-SPME-GC-MS method was used. 72 volatile compounds were identified in the samples. The percentual representation of different chemical groups varied significantly, the highest number of volatile substances was observed in the cheese produced by acidic curdling. Sensory evaluation was conducted using an evaluation scale as well as a ranking test. In all the observed indicators, the commercial sample was evaluated the best. The cheese produced by combined curdling was received rather negatively due to the sour taste. The second-best cheese was ranked to be the cheese produced by acidic curdling. The results show that the acidic curdling is the best for taste as well as aromatic substance and fatty acid content. If we, however, consider other factors such as the time taken, the cheese produced by combined curdling appears to be the best overall.
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