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Study of the antimicrobial effects of selected spices
Kalábová, Jana ; RNDr.Eva Dvořáčková (referee) ; Voběrková, Stanislava (advisor)
The antimicrobial effects of cinnamon, clove and ginger (grand and fresh) extracts against Bacillus subtilis, Aspergillus niger and Pichia fermentans were studied in this thesis. Selected spices were extracted in three solvents (ethanol, water and ethyl acetate) and inhibition effect on tested microorganisms was studied using two methods disc diffusion and broth dilution methods. The antioxidant activity and total polyphenolic compounds from spices were also determined. The results showed that cinnamon and clove extracts in ethyl acetate and ethanol were a promising antimicrobial substances for all tested microorganisms. Combination of cinnamon and clove especially ethyl acetate extracts showed an aditive effect. However, in the case of broth dilution method, fresh ginger inhibited bacterial growth under optimal growth conditions of Bacillus subtilis (35 °C, pH 7, 250 rpm). Minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) values for all susceptible microorganisms was determined 8,3 mg/ml. The highest amounts of polyphenolic substances were found in cinnamon and clove ethanol extract and this result was in correlation with antioxidant activity.
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Possibilities of enhancing the flavour of fresh cheeses by the addition of spices
Bandarenka, Andrei ; Vítová, Eva (referee) ; Mikulíková, Renata (advisor)
This bachelor thesis deals with the preparation and sensory evaluation of fresh cheeses with the addition of different types of spices. The theoretical part of the thesis is focused on the characteristics of the spices used and the description of the most important components of the milk. The characteristics of the cheeses, their distribution, composition and basic production procedures are also presented. At the end of the theoretical part, the sensory evaluation and methods of determination of antimicrobial activity of substances were described. The experimental part of the thesis is focused on the production of fresh cheeses with the addition of different spices (red pepper, turmeric, cumin and fenugreek) followed by the sensory evaluation of these cheeses. Samples of fresh cheeses were produced at the Faculty of Chemistry of Brno University of Technology, where their sensory analysis was carried out. The aim of the sensory evaluation was to determine the best seasoning for the cheeses. Another part of the experimental work was devoted to the determination of antimicrobial activity of selected spices by the dilution method. The antimicrobial activity was tested against Gram-positive bacteria Micrococcus luteus and Gram-negative bacteria Serratia marcescens in water and in aqueous solution of dimethyl sulfoxide. On the basis of the data obtained from the sensory analysis and the antimicrobial test, it was found that the best of the spices used for fresh cheese is turmeric , which not only improves the sensory properties of the cheese but also has a strong antimicrobial effect.
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Study of the authenticity of spices and condiments
Štursa, Václav ; Golian, Jozef (referee) ; Urík, Martin (referee) ; Diviš, Pavel (advisor)
This disertation deals with geographical authentification of different types of spices and spice preparations. Investigated spice species were garlic (Allium sativum), ground pepper (Capsicum anuum), and dried carrot (Daucus carota). Theoretical part of the disertation describes main qualitative parameters of the examined species and production technology, means of food adulteration and statistic methods used in chemometrics. The aim of this dissertation was to verify the hypothesis whether it is possible to use targeted analytical techniques commonly used in quality control of spices and condiments, and statistical processing of measured data to distinguish samples of spices and condiments of different geographical origin. The use of non-targeted analysis was also investigated. Samples of garlic and ground pepper were used for targeted analysis. The examined parameters were dry matter and moisture of the sample, ash content, total phenolic content according to Folin-Ciocaulteu, carbohydrate content, alliin concentration, total nitrogen content, total color pigment (ASTA), pH of aqueous extract, total fat content, and concentration of selected elements (Ca, Cu, Fe, K, Mn, Mg, Na, P, Zn). The instrumental techniques used were molecular absorption spectrometry, inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometry and high performance liquid chromatography. The obtained data were statistically processed by analysis of variance (ANOVA) and principal component analysis (PCA). Using statistical analysis significant differences between samples that came from more distant areas were found. However, samples from closer areas could not be distinguished. The researched hypothesis could not be unequivocally confirmed or refuted. Metabolic fingerprint of carrot samples was determined using non-targeted analysis. Metabolic analysis was performed using the tandem LC-TOF-MS technique. The data were processed by recursive peak extraction (BRE) and subsequently uvaluated with PCA. The samples were divided into clusters according to their origin. Targeted and non-targeted techniques have great potential in verifying the geographical authenticity of different types of spices. However, the main condition is consistent and sufficient sampling, guaranteed information on the origin of the sample and obtaining a sufficient amount of input data for statistical analysis.
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Koření z čeledi miříkovitých a jejich využití v potravinářském průmyslu
Halodová, Tereza
The diploma thesis "Spices of the Apiaceae Family and Their Use in the Food Processing Industry" focuses on the characteristics of medicinal, aromatic, and spice herbs. The the-sis examines the legislation related to spices, plant substances, and their use in the food processing industry, particularly in the production of essential oils. The thesis also describes the methods of essential oil extraction and the norms for determining their con-tent. The thesis provides a detailed description of the Apiaceae family, which includes significant plant species used as spices. The practical part of the thesis includes a compa-rison and analysis of specific spices from the Apiaceae family, such as Anise, Fennel, Caraway, Dill, and Coriander. The content of essential oils in these spices was determined using the steam distillation method (based on Český lékopis 2017). Samples of the spices were obtained from four different manufacturers. The discovered content of essential oils ranged from 0.66 ml/100 g to 5.26 ml/100 g.
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Koření rodu Capsicum
Falešník, Adam
The bachelor's thesis deals with the topic of the Capsicum genus spices, mainly chili in the food industry. The thesis includes a literature review on spices, their composition, production, and function. It also discusses the origin, history, characteristics, species, and varieties of the Capsicum genus. The thesis describes their cultivation, processing, chemical composition, and the evaluation of their pungency. Furthermore, the thesis focuses on the effects of the Capsicum genus on human health related to nutrition and summarizes the findings on new trends in the use of chili and its main component, capsaicin, in the food industry.
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Použití koření v masné výrobě
Pelikánová, Natálie
The bachelor thesis deals with the principles of meat production and the related use of spices in meat production. All production processes are based on legislative regulations issued by the State or the European Parliament and the Council. Furthermore, the meat industry cannot do without meeting HACCP requirements. This system deals with critical control points in production and these are further controlled by state bodies such as the State Veterinary Administration or the State Agricultural and Food Inspection Authority. Currently, there are many types of meat products, which are divided into several groups according to Decree 69/2016 Coll. Similarly, there are many ways of processing meat. These include not only heat treatment but also fermentation or smoking. In meat production, we also encounter the use of additives in various concentrations, but also various substitutes for spices or meat itself.
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Possibilities of using spices in the production of ham salami
Vershinina, Alina ; Szotkowski, Martin (referee) ; Mikulíková, Renata (advisor)
This bachelor's thesis focuses on the possibilities of using different spices, specifically cumin, nutmeg, allspice and marjoram, in the production of ham cuts. The aim of the work is to investigate the effect of these spices on the taste, aroma and other sensory properties of the ham cut and to assess their contribution to improving the overall quality of the product. The methodology includes the collection of samples of ham cut with various additions of spices, the performance of sensory analysis and chemical analysis for the identification and quantification of phenolic substances present in individual spices. Subsequently, the results will be evaluated and their significance for the production of ham cuts will be discussed. The results of this work could contribute to a better understanding of the use of spices in the production of meat products and provide data for the optimization of recipes and processes in the food industry.
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