Information Package

Program of Mechatronics

KKSD145

FOOD ADDITIVES

Course Code
KKSD145
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
6
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelAssociate Degree
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS6
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Have knowledge about food additives.
  2. Have knowledge about sorting points during the use of food additives.
  3. Have knowledge about counting the properties of food additives.
  4. Have knowledge about classification of food additives.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Course DescriptionDefinition, history, classification, residue substances, health importance of additives, enzymes, vitamins, amino acids, antimicrobials, antioxidants, stabilizers, emulsifiers, flavor enhancers, sweeteners, spices, colorants, acids, phosphates, chemical and microbiological control of additives Provides information about legal regulations.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Food Additives
2nd Week Acidity regulators
3rd Week Antimicrobial additives
4th Week Antioxidant
5th Week Textural structure regulating additives
6th Week Colorants
7th Week Flavor enhancers
8th Week Mid-term Exam
9th Week Sweeteners
10th Week Additives used as enrichments (in flours, etc.)
11th Week Additives used as starters
12th Week Enzymes used in foods as additives
13th Week Preservatives
14th Week Carrier Additives and others
Recommended or Required ReadingÇakmakçı, S., Çelik, İ. (1995) Gıda Katkı Maddeleri, Atatürk Üniversitesi Ziraat Fakültesi, Türkiye.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 30
Assignment 1 20
Total(%) 50
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 50
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 50
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 1 1
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 14 5 70
Preparation for Final exam 1 24 24
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 24 24
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 1 1
Homework 1 18 18
Total Work Load180
Total Work Load / 30 (h)6
ECTS Credit of the Course6
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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