Food Chemistry
Course code
MLK6025.LT
old course code
Course title in Estonian
Toiduainekeemia
Course title in English
Food Chemistry
ECTS credits
6.0
Assessment form
Examination
lecturer of 2026/2027 Autumn semester
Not opened for teaching. Click the study programme link below to see the nominal division schedule.
lecturer of 2026/2027 Spring semester
Not opened for teaching. Click the study programme link below to see the nominal division schedule.
Course aims
The development of the concept of the chemical composition of foodstuffs and its changes during processing. Course increases and associates knowledge with other subjects in chemistry.
Brief description of the course
The chemical composition of foodstuffs. Macro and micro nutrients. Food additives. Preservatives: food color, antioxidants, sweeteners, intensifiers of flavor and taste, emulsifiers, stabilizers, gelling agents etc. Classification of foodstuffs and general characterization. Water content in foodstuffs. Water activity. The chemical composition of raw material of foodstuffs: milk, meat, fish, cereals, fats, and oils etc. The chemical and physical changes during food processing. Artificial foodstuffs. Practical work: introduction to the basic methods of foodstuffs analysis – analysis of milk, meat and bread products and refreshing drinks.
Learning outcomes in the course
Upon completing the course the student:
- has basic knowledge and specialist skills in the field of food chemistry;
- knows the chemical composition of the most commonly used foods;
- understands the basic processes involved in handling food raw materials;
- knows food analysis methods and is able to plan experimental work;
- carries out practical work responsibly in accordance with safety requirements and research ethics.
- has basic knowledge and specialist skills in the field of food chemistry;
- knows the chemical composition of the most commonly used foods;
- understands the basic processes involved in handling food raw materials;
- knows food analysis methods and is able to plan experimental work;
- carries out practical work responsibly in accordance with safety requirements and research ethics.
Teacher
Rando Tuvikene PhD, Marju Robal MSc
Prerequisite course 1
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