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Bioactive Food and Feed Components
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 16:00:33
Abstract
The course provides students with the basic knowledge to understand the connection between the structure of nutritive and non-nutritive bioactive food and feed components and their effects on the nutrient supply and health of humans and livestock as well as on the quality of animal-derived foods.
Objective
At the end of this course, the students are aware of food and feed as sources of different bioactive compounds. By a comprehensive understanding of the connection between bioavailability, molecular mechanisms and biological effects, they are able to apply their knowledge on beneficial and detrimental effects of bioactive food and feed components in the fields of human and animal nutrition.
Content
The course gives an introduction into different classes of bioactive components present in food and feed including fatty acids and secondary plant compounds such as carotenoids, polyphenols, phytoestrogens, glucosinolates, protease inhibitors and monoterpenes. Topics include: - sources of bioactive food and feed components - bioavailability and modification in the gastrointestinal tract - beneficial and detrimental effects - molecular mechanisms of biological effects - species differences concerning metabolism and biological effects
Resources
Lecture Notes
The teaching slides and other materials will be provided during the course.
Literature
Information about books and other references will be communicated during the course.
General Information
- Language
- English
- Levels
- MSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- graded semester performance
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| lecture | Bioactive Food and Feed Components |
|
2 h weekly |