The aim of this diploma thesis was to determine the optimal extraction conditions for obtaining an extract from the plant Plectranthus amboinicus. Plectranthus amboinicus is an aromatic herb of the Lamiaceae family containing a large number of bioactive compounds. Because of this, it has a number of biological effects – antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, analgesic, etc. To maintain the maximum of sensory and nutritionally valuable components of P. amboinicus, a simple maceration of fresh chopped herb was chosen. Maceration was performed under the following conditions: 40 minutes at 40 ° C, solvent 40% ethanol, weight 20 g of herb per 100 ml of solvent. The extract prepared under these optimal conditions was comprehensively characterized in terms of the content of total polyphenols, their concentration was determined to 0,08 ± 0,02 mgGEA·ml-1, which corresponds to 0,40 ± 0,07 mgGEA·g-1 of the plant. The antioxidant activity of the extract was 241,24 ± 29,24 µgTEAC·ml-1 and the radical scavenging activity of ABTS•+ was determined to be 49,29 ± 5,97 %. The antimicrobial activity was verified by the agar well diffusion method. Two types of bacteria were selected for the determination – gram-positive Bacillus cereus, gram-negative Escherichia coli and yeast Candida glabrata. The results showed that the extracts have the highest antimicrobial activity against B. cereus. There were 64 volatile aromatic compounds identified in the extract, with monoterpenes and sesquiterpenes dominating. The obtained results confirm that P. amboinicus, or its prepared extract, has a good potential for use as a new and non-traditional flavor in various foods and delicacies, which can also increase their nutritional value.

Tetradenia spp. is herb naturally growing in Africa and is part of family called Lamiaceae. The herb is used in traditional medicine to cure malaria, angina or as treatment for tropical skin diseases. Maceration was chosen from number of extraction methods, to obtain bioactive compounds from this plant. Optimization was performed with aim to retrieve as much of bioactive compounds as possible. Optimal conditions chosen were: temperature 60 °C, extraction time 40 minutes, solvent 40% ethanol and solid-solvent ratio 1:5. In total 63 aromatic active compounds were found in optimal extract. Terpenes were the most abundant (88,60 %), from them oxygenated monoterpenes (55,65 %) and monoterpenes (29,52 %). Compounds with highest percentage quantity were camphor (51,76 %), cis--ocimene (8,17 %), 3-octyl acetate (7,71 %), trans--ocimene (6,76 %), -terpinene (4,93 %), o-cymene (3,81 %), terpinolene (1,33 %), limonene (1,33 %), camphene (1,19 %) and borneol (1,20 %). Further, total phenolic content was 0,31 ± 0,02 mgGAEml-1, which equals 1,52 ± 0,11 mgGAEg-1 of plant. Antioxidant activity was 417,56 ± 32,84 gTEACml-1 and percentage of radical scavenging activity ABTS•+ was 88,99 ± 7,00 %. Finally antimicrobial activity was determined against bacteria Bacillus cereus, Escherichia coli and yeast Candida glabrata. Against E. coli and C. glabrata there was no inhibition exhibited. Against B. cereus there was seen mild inhibition activity. The results confirm that Tetradenia spp. contain a number of interesting aroma active compounds, which shows antioxidant and antimicrobial activity. The herb has a good potential as natural source of nutritious and sensory active compounds to be used into various foods.

This diploma thesis deals with the optimization of jelly candies production, application of herbal extract to produced candies, and subsequent characterization of produced samples in terms of volatile (aromatic) substances, total phenolic substances, antioxidant aktivity, and sensory quality. Optimization parameters – the amount of gelatin and the addition of citric acid, were selected based on the sensory analysis. Additions of 7,5 % gelatin and 2 % acid were proven to be optimal. The sources for the production of herbal extracts were the plants Aronia melanocarpa and Echinacea purpurea, which are known for their high content of bioactive substances. The further sensory analysis determined the optimal amount of extract added to jelly candies samples – in the case of chokeberry it was 4 % and in the case of echinacea it was 1 % of the extract. In the sample with chokeberry extract of optimal composition, ie 7,5 % gelatin, 2 % citric acid, and 4 % extract, 46 volatile substances were determined, of which nonanal (12,17 %) and thymol (8,70 %) were the most represented, the total polyphenol content was 472.88 ± 8.02 gGAEg-1 of the sample and the antioxidant activity was determined to be 828.99 ± 17.74 gTEACg-1 of the sample. The sample with echinacea extract of optimal composition, ie 7,5 % gelatin, 2 % citric acid and, 1 % extract, contained 56 volatile substances, the most represented being nonanal (12,08 %), thymol (6,19 %), and decanal (5,52 %). The total polyphenols in this sample were determined to be 291.09 ± 10.17 gGAEg-1 of the sample and its antioxidant activity was determined to be 850.91 ± 30.29 gTEACg-1 of the sample. Samples with the addition of chokeberry extract, which gave the confectionery a fruity, slightly sour taste and a pink to dark purple color, were considered more pleasant/acceptable; samples with echinacea had an herbal aroma and taste and orange color.

This master thesis deals with preparation of extracts from fruits of aronia, optimization of conditions for extraction and subsequent characteristics of the obtained optimal extract. In the theoretical part information about the botanical characteristics of Aronia melanocarpa and about its utilization are mentioned. Furthermore, the chemical composition of aronia fruits is described and the main biologically active substances contained in the plant are described. At the end of the theoretical part extraction and separation techniques, determination methods of antioxidant, antimicrobial activity and determination of aromatic active compounds are described. The experimental part describes the optimization of maceration so that the macerate contains as much polyphenolic substances as possible, as well as aromatic active substances. 40% ethanol, at a temperature of 60 ° C, with a weight solvent ratio of 1: 5, for 40 minutes proved to be optimal for the maceration of aronia fruits. The total polyphenol content of the optimal extract was determined to be 5237.2 ± 40.7 mgGAEkg-1 and the antioxidant activity by TEAC to be 512.5 ± 5.04 gml-1. 24 aromatic active compounds were identified in the extract, with the largest percentage being monoterpenes and aldehydes. Furthermore, it was found that the extract did not show antimicrobial activity against the microorganisms used (Bacillus cereus, Escherichia coli and Candida glabrata). The obtained results confirm that aronia extracts are an important source of many biologically active compounds and can be used in food as a natural source of nutritionally and sensory valuable substances.

This master´s thesis is focused on determination of aroma active compounds in non-chocolate sweets and their influence on sensory quality/flavour. The theoretical part describes production of non-chocolate sweets, characterizes aroma active compounds including allergenic ones, method for their determination by solid-phase microextraction and gas chromatography with mass detection. For experimental part were used as model samples gummy candies purchrased in regular market. Four flavors were used, specifically yellow (lemon), green (apple), red (strawberry) and orange (orange). The HS-SPME-GC-MS method was used to identify volatile aroma active compounds. To evalutate the sensory quality were used scales, a profile test, and a time course evaluation. Owerall 120 volatille compounds were identified including 8 allergens.

This diploma thesis deals with the determination of aroma active substances in selected white mold cheeses, which are/are not awarded with the „Protected Designation of the European Union“ and their mutual comparison. In the theoretical part cheeses are characterised , including general production technology. The white mold cheeses are then described in detail. This is followed by the literary search dealing with the problematic of aroma active substances in cheeses. In conclusion of the theoretical part the method of their determination using solid phase microextraction and gas chromatography with mass detection is described. The SPME-GC- MS method was chosen for the experimental part of the determination of aroma active substances in selected white mold cheeses. A total of 12 cheeses were analyzed, of which 6 were Czech and Slovak and 6 were French with a protected designation of origin. The differences between individual samples were found in the number and type of the identified volatile compounds. A total of 78 volatiles were identified in selected cheeses, of which 20 were alcohols, 19 esters, 12 ketones, 11 acids, 4 sulfur compounds, 3 hydrocarbons, 3 lactones, 2 aldehydes, 2 phenols, 1 nitrogen compound. The cheeses were compared in terms of the identified compounds, and finally the results were statistically evaluated by the PCA method.

This master thesis deals with the assessment of aroma active compounds in fruit spirits. In the theoretical part the production technology of fruit spirits from raw materials to final product is described. Furthermore, aroma active substances are characterized, and the method for their determination by solid phase microextraction and gas chromatography with mass spectrometry is described. The aim of the experimental part was the identification of volatile substances in different kinds of fruit spirits. Aromatic compounds were identified by the SPME-GC-MS. Domestic fruit spirits obtained from private growers were used as model samples. The differences in the number and type of volatile compounds were found between the samples. Overall 53 volatile compounds were identified. These were composed of 25 esters, 9 alcohols, 5 aldehydes, 4 alkenes, 2 ketones, 1 carboxylic acid and 7 other compounds.

This diploma thesis deals with the assessment of aroma compounds and free/bound fatty acids in model samples of Edam type cheeses. Various combinations of microbial cultures, basic mesophilic and four selected strains of thermophilic Lactobacillus casei and Lactobacillus plantarum, were used for cheese production. The main aim was to judge the influence of microbial cultures on content of measured parameters, the changes during ripening were also followed. The HS-SPME-GC-MS method was used for identification and semiquantification of aroma compounds. The lipids from cheese were extracted based on ISO 1735:2004, fatty acids were identified and quantified using GC-FID method after conversion to methyl esters by acid esterification with boron trifluoride in methanol. In total 50 volatile compounds were identified in samples, 11 alcohols, 5 aldehydes, 7 ketones, 6 acids, 10 esters, 3 lactones, 2 sulphur compounds and 6 „others“; all of them are considered as aroma active. About 30–40 compounds were identified in single samples, alcohols, acids and ketones were the predominant. The number as well as the content of compounds identified decreased slightly during ripening. In total 17 free/bound fatty acids were identified in samples, their content also decreased during ripening. Myristic, palmitic, stearic and oleic acids were the predominant. The significant differences (p

This thesis deals with the assessment of aroma active compounds in non-chocolate confectionery and their influence on sensory quality. In the theoretical part the production technology of non-chocolate confectionery from raw materials to final product is described. Furthermore, aroma active substances, including those potentially allergenic, are characterized, and the method for their determination by solid phase microextraction and gas chromatography with mass spectrometry is briefly described. Sensory analysis and sensory evalutation methods are briefly desribed. Within expermental part of the work selected parametres of the HS-SPME-GC-MS method were optimized, aroma compounds in samples of hard candies were identified, and 24 potentially allergenic aroma substances were identified and quantified. Finally, a sensory analysis of these samples was performed. Differences in the number and type of volatile compounds were found between the samples. Overall 393 compounds were indetified including 19 allergens.

This diploma thesis focuses on identification of aroma active substances and sensory analysis in samples of non-chocolate sweets. For experimental part jelly candies were chosen as model samples. Specifically gummy bears with strawberry, lemon, apple and orange flavour were used. The theoretical part deals with the legislation and technology of manufacturing non-chocolate sweets, characterization of aroma compounds including those which could be allergenic. Furthermore this thesis describes a method of their determination using solid phase microextraction and gas chromatography with mass spectrometry. The end of the theoretical part is dedicated to methods of sensory analysis that were used. In the experimental part, the chosen method HS-SPME-GC-MS was used to identify volatile aroma active substances in selected samples of jelly sweets. The substances that are potentially allergenic were also quantified. For the evaluation of sensory quality scales, profile test and overall acceptability were used. The single samples differ in number and type of volatile compounds depending on producer and flavour. Altogether 119 compounds were identified including 12 allergenic.