Content (Syllabus outline)

- Food fermentations of plant and animal origin.

- Bioactive compounds produced during fermentation (for example bioactive peptides and their action)

- Starter cultures and their characteristics.

- Microbial production of food additives.

- Genetically modified organisms in foods.

Prerequisites

Requirements for enrolment: Knowledge from subjects:  Biochemistry, Introduction in biotechnology, Microbiological and molecular practicum.

Terms of Prerequisites:
Written examination:
- attending practicals.

Exam:
- passed written examination,
- completed seminar and attending seminar,
- completed field work.