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752-0160-00L 1 Credits

Food Additives

Lebensmittelzusatzstoffe

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. em. Dr. Renato Amadò
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:09:18

Abstract

To become acquainted with- the legislation concerning the use of food additives- the different groups of food additives and their possible use

Objective

To become acquainted with • the legislation concerning the use of food additives • the different groups of food additives and their possible use

Content

Legislative basis, reasons for the use of food additives, safety and risks, procedures for admission, discussion of the most important groups of food additives (colorants, antioxidants, preservatives, emulsifier, gelling and thickening agents, flavours, sweeteners).

Resources

Lecture Notes

The lectures are supplemented with handouts.

Literature

A.L. Branen, P.M. Davidson, S. Salminen (Eds.), „Food Additives“, Marcel Dekker Inc., New York und Basel, 1990.

General Information

Language
German
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
oral 30 minutes

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Lebensmittelzusatzstoffe
  • Tue 10:15-12:00 (LFW C 5)
1 h weekly

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