Information Package

Program of Food Quality Control and Analysis

SEÇ261

FOOD ADDITIVES

Course Code
SEÇ261
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
5
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelAssociate Degree
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS5
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 ComponentsNone
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 Definition and overview of food additives
2nd Week Acidity regulators
3rd Week Antimicrobial additives
4th Week Antioxidants
5th Week Texturation modifiers
6th Week Colorants and flavor enhancers
7th Week Sweeteners
8th Week Midterm exam
9th Week Additives used as enrichers (in flours, etc.)
10th Week Additives used as starters
11th Week Enzymes used as food additives
12th Week Preservatives
13th Week Carrier additives and others
14th Week General review and presentations
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 2 28
Preparation for Final exam 1 25 25
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 20 20
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 1 1
Homework 1 20 20
Total Work Load137
Total Work Load / 30 (h)4.56
ECTS Credit of the Course5
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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