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Changes in the sensory quality and volatile compounds profile of smear ripened cheese during storage
Šebestová, Adéla ; Zemanová, Jana (referee) ; Vítová, Eva (advisor)
This bachelor thesis deals with the changes in sensory quality, volatile compounds profile and microbial profile of two smear ripened cheese, Olomoucké tvarůžky and Romadur, during their storage for four weeks. The sensory analysis, specifically the assessment of appearance, colour, texture, aroma and taste, showed differences between the two cheeses, which increased during storage (ripening). The greatest differences were observed in the assessment of taste, which improved during ageing for Olomoucké tvarůžky and deteriorated for Romadur. Analysis of volatile compounds by headspace solid-phase microextraction coupled with gas chromatography and mass detection revealed the presence of 57 substances belonging to 9 chemical groups. The composition of the cheese varied in terms of number and content of compounds, with alcohols, ketones and acids being the most abundant. In Romadur, esters predominated quantitatively, and in Olomoucké tvarůžky, sulphur compounds. The total amount of volatile substances in tvarůžky increased during maturation, whereas the opposite was true for Romadur. Microbial analysis showed the presence of a diverse microbiome on the surface of the cheese. There were slight differences between the microbial composition of the cheeses. There was no evidence of change in the microbiome during ripening. The qPCR method was used to identify the microorganisms present.
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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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Volatile profile of unusual type of fruit (Asimina triloba)
Pallová, Jana ; Šimíčková, Adéla (referee) ; Vítová, Eva (advisor)
The purpose of this bachelor thesis is to determine aroma active substances in an unusual fruit - pawpaw (Asimina triloba). The theoretical part consists of a general description of the plant and characterization of its characteristics, composition and use. Furthermore, the issue of aroma active substances are processed as well as the method of their determination by solid-phase microextraction in connection with gas chromatography and mass spectrometry. The experimental part deals with the identification and quantification of aroma active substances using the selected method HS-SPME-GC-MS in three varieties - PA-Golden, Rebecca's Gold and NC-1. Differences in the number and content of volatile substances were found among the varieties. The lowest values were PA-Golden. In total, 105 compounds have been identified, including 7 aldehydes, 15 alcohols, 58 esters, 6 ketones, 4 lactones, 1 nitrogen compound, 1 alkane, 4 acids, 2 phenols, 1 alkenes, 4 terpenoids, and 2 other compounds.
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Chemical composition of wine produced from PIWI cultivars
Michálková, Kateřina ; Vítová, Eva (referee) ; Pořízka, Jaromír (advisor)
This diploma thesis deasl with the chemical charakterization of wine from selected PIWI varieties. The theoretical part describes the general origin and reason for breeding PIWI varieties, a closer characterization of selected three PIWI varieties, Johaniter, Hibernal and Solaris. The next part is devoted to the description of analytical methods that were used to determine the chemical characteristics. The experimental part is developed to the determination of chemical characteristics, namely general characteristics such as alcohol, total phenols, phenolic substances, volatile substances and elemental composition. The results show that are differences between wines from selected PIWI varieties in therms of chemical composition. The most represented organic acid was in the range of 735,1-1286,2mg/l malic acid. This was followed by acetic in the range of 100-400mg/l. The antioxidant activity was determined in the range of 0,2988-0,9683 mmol/l of Trollox and content of total phenols 273,5-390,3mg/l. Of the phenolic substances, gallic acid was the most represented, ranging from 6,9-13,9mg/l. As another, abundant phenolic substances, catechin in the range of 1,6-6,0mg/l was detected. Of the determined elements, phosphorus in the range of 165,4-450,5mg/l was the most represented. Representatives of ethyl ester, ethyl acetate, decanoic acid ethyl acetate and hexanoic acid ethyl ester, were detected as the most abundant volatiles. From the measured data it was evident that wines from PIWI varieties different from standard varieties, especially in the profile of aromatic substances.
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Modern herbs in the food industry
Adamczyková, Michaela ; Řezáčová, Veronika (referee) ; Vítová, Eva (advisor)
The bachelor thesis deals with the issue of volatile (aromatic) compounds of Plectranthus spp. and Echinacea purpurea. The theoretical part focuses on the general characteristics of the above mentioned herbs, the content of their bioactive and volatile compounds, and on their importance as well as on their potential use in the food industry. Using the HS-SPME-GC-MS method, the volatile compounds of the herbs and extracts prepared from them were identified and quantified in the experimental part. A total of 11 volatile compounds were found in all the samples. The most frequent one in the sample of a fresh Plectranthus was 3-carene (13,78%) as well as in the sample of dried Plectranthus (14,85%). However, in the Plectranthus extract it was -selinene (17,84%). As for Echinacea, it is germacrene D (18,64%) in the sample of a fresh one, camphor (58,46%) in the one of dried Echinacea and -copaene (20,42%) in its extract.
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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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Confirmation of identification of volatile substances by calculation of retention indexes
Cviková, Sára ; Šimíčková, Adéla (referee) ; Vítová, Eva (advisor)
This bachelor thesis is focused on verifying the identification of volatile compounds using retention indices. The HS-SPME-GC-MS was used for determination. First part is theoretical and is focused especially on the brief definition of terms such as gas chromatography, retention time, retention index, mass spectrometry, however, the chemical and physical description of the CBD oil sample, which was used to prove the function of retention indices, is also mentioned. The standard homologous set of n-alkanes (C8 - C20) was used to determinate the retention indices, which was analyzed under the same conditions as the sample of CBD oil. In the CBD oil 38 volatile compounds were successfully identified. Their identification was confirmed by calculating their retention indices using the equation by H. van der Dool and D.J. Kratz, and comparing with tabulated values for the same type of chromatographic column.
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Studying the authenticity of coffee of various geographical origins
Flegr, Šimon ; Pořízka, Jaromír (referee) ; Diviš, Pavel (advisor)
This diploma thesis researches coffee authenticity problematice, mainly focusing on the authenticity of geographic origin. In the theoretical part of this work, botanical classification is described as well as production technology and processes. The work also includes chemical composition of coffee, describing the major components and changes during production phases. It describes major production areas of the world, in terms of general description and brief history. Problematics with coffee fraud and its identification are also described. Theoretical part also includes general geological description of 17 studied coffee growing regions. Experimental part is devoted to trace amount analysis of selected elements and volatile compounds. The element analysis was conducted using mass spectrometry or optical emission spectrometry, volatile compounds were determined using gas chromatography combined with mass spectrometry detection. Results were statistically described and analyzed, resulting in several discrimination models based on geographic origin.
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Sensory quality of French cheese Brie de Meaux in connection with chemical and microbial composition
Májková, Monika ; Němcová, Andrea (referee) ; Vítová, Eva (advisor)
This thesis deals with the assessment of the effect of storage of French Brie de Meaux (AOC) on its volatile (aromatic) compounds, free and bound fatty acids and microbial composition, in relation to its sensory quality. The theoretical part is devoted to cheeses with white mould on the surface. In the experimental part, the influence of temperature and storage time on the sensory quality and safety of cheese is assessed. In the storage experiment, the cheeses were stored for 21 days at 5 °C (one bulk, one vacuumed) and at 20 °C. The samples were evaluated by SPME-GC-MS for volatile (aromatic) compounds. Fatty acids were identified and quantified by GC-FID after conversion to methyl esters using BF3. RT-PCR method was used for microbial profile. Fifty-nine volatile compounds were identified in the samples and contribute to the flavour characteristics of the cheese. Among the fatty acids, palmitic, oleic, myristic and stearic acids were predominant. The microbial profile confirmed Micrococcus luteus as a contaminant in cheese stored at 20°C, while the other contaminants were not detected positively. From a sensory point of view, the standard cheese (analysed immediately after purchase) together with cheese stored at 5 °C in vacuum form for 21 days was the best performing cheese.
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The usage of the "Ethanol as internal standard" method for the SPME-GC/FID analysis of volatile compounds in alcoholic products
Zavoralová, Lucie ; Korban, Anton (advisor) ; Sobotníková, Jana (referee)
This bachelor thesis dealt with the optimization of a method for the determination of 10 volatile compounds occurring as minor components in alcoholic products. The quantification was performed by the internal standard method, comparing the results using 1-pentanol and ethanol as classical and proposed internal standards, respectively. In the case of ethanol usage, better repeatability and accuracy of the results were expected as this method does not require any sample pre-treatment. The optimized measurement method was monitored for both internal standards, while following these parameters - repeatability, recovery, linearity and limits of detection and quantification. It was found out that, as expected, the method of the proposed ethanol internal standard gives more accurate results for the analysis of real alcoholic beverage samples. However, it did not outperform the classical internal standard method in all parameters. That one gave better results for repeatability and linearity for the set of calibration solutions measured, despite the fact that each sample had to be pre-treated. It was also found that samples with a high ethanol or other volatile content were not suitable for SPME analysis, because the fibre then loses its ability to sorb these substances in the same proportions and...
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