Biochar is a material whose properties, composition and impact on the environment are often discussed nowadays. The reason is its application as a soil conditioner. This leads to the need for qualitative as well as quantitative knowledge of its composition. This diploma thesis focuses on the qualitative analysis of biochar leachates processed by various extraction techniques. To approximate the real conditions, six aqueous mediums with different pH values is used, which a solid sample of biochar is exposed to. The prepared leachates are after that processed by extraction techniques, which are solid phase microextraction (SPME), single drop microextraction (HS-SDME), solid phase extraction (SPE) and liquid-liquid extraction (LLE). Analysis of the extracts was performed by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC/MS). The measurements showed that the HS-SDME technique did not show a response. SPE was a rapid technique, but compared to other techniques, it acquired a smaller range of substances. Liquid-liquid extraction, a time-consuming technique, did not obtain as much analytes as SPME. By comparing these applied techniques, the SPME technique is the best choice. The most common determined analytes were those from the group of ketones and carboxylic acids and their derivatives.

The subject of this thesis was the determination of the profile of volatile aromatic compounds of varietal wines and the subsequent statistical analysis, aiming to find varietal markers of selected varieties – individual substances, their typical contents, mutual correlations. The HS-SPME-GC-MS technique was used to determine the aromatic profile. The main focus of this work was the analysis of the varieties Pálava, Hibernal, Johanniter and Solaris. The data obtained were statistically processed using descriptive and multivariate statistical methods. On the basis of these analyses, models were developed which, from the contents of 14 selected compounds of the aromatic profile, allow the Piwi varieties Hibernal, Johanniter and Solaris to be distinguished from each other and from the Pálava variety and, for the Pálava variety wines, to determine their origin in the Znojmo or Mikulov wine sub-region.

Echinacea purpurea is a rich source of biologically active compounds, which are attributed to several therapeutic effects. This thesis is focused on the optimization of the extraction process, considered these substances. Maceration was chosen as a type of extraction, due to its simplicity. The Optimal conditions were solid-solvent ratio 1: 5, 40% ethanol, 60 °C, 60 minutes. An extract from the dried flowers of Echinacea purpurea was prepared by this optimized process. The content of total phenolic compounds was set on 365.18 ± 3.51 [mg_GAEl^(-1)] and the antioxidant activity was 507.50 ± 6.89 [mg_TEACl^(-1)]. The percentage of radical scavenging activity ABTS•+ was 95.45 ± 1.30. The antimicrobial activity of the extract was tested against 3 microorganisms – Escherichia coli, Bacillus cereus and Candida glabrata. There was not detected inhibitory effect on the growth of microorganisms. In a total, 39 volatile compounds were identified, and the biggest group were represented sesquiterpenes (70.9%). The obtained results confirm that Echinacea extract has antioxidant activity and contains several interesting aromatic substances, In the future, it can be used as a natural resource of nutritionally and sensory valuable compounds, e.g., into various foods and delicacies.

This diploma thesis deals with the comparison of aroma compounds in goat and cow milk. The content of aroma active substances in samples of goat and cow milk, which were analyzed by HS-SPME-GC-MS method, is monitored. In the theoretical part, milk is characterized, its formation in the dairy mammary gland is described, its composition including an overview of aromatic active substances, physical and chemical as well as its sensory properties, milk defects and differences between cow's and goat's milk are described. Further, gas chromatography in combination with solid phase microextraction technique in tandem with mass spectrometry is described. In the experimental part, 13 samples of goat and 8 samples of cow milk were subjected to HS-SPME-GC-MS analysis. Samples were analyzed fresh and after heat treatment. Altogether, 78 volatile substances were identified in the samples. Ketones were the most numerous, aldehydes, alcohols and carboxylic acids were the most abundant chemical groups. There were differences between samples in number as well as in content of the identified compounds, 64 in goat milk and 48 in the cow milk.

Plectranthus amboinicus is a herb that was found to have a lot of bioactive compounds, most of them are polyfenolic compounds. Extraction is neccesary to obtain bioactive compounds and to use them subsequently in food or cosmetic industry. Three methods of extraxtion – maceraction, PHWE and PFE, were used in this study. The best yield of extracted polyfenols was observed by maceration. Maceration was, in the next step, optimized using mathematical statistical method of planned experiment (DOE). The optimal conditions found for extraction were: temperature 60 °C, solvent 40% ethanol, time 90 minutes, solid-solvent ratio 1:10. Total phenolic compunds content in this extract was 0,18 ± 0,05 mgGAE·ml-1, which means 1,83 ± 0,53 mgGAE·g-1 of plant. The antioxidant activity was 148,69 ± 26,92 gTEACml-1. Percentage of radical scavenging activity ABTS•+ was 30,03 ± 5,44 %. Further, 27 of volatile aroma compounds were identified in optimal extract, the most important were: -selinene (16,67 %), trans--bergamotene (14,22 %), caryophyllene (14,11 %), 3-carene (8,22 %), -copaene (7,55 %), -terpinene (6,28 %), humulene (5,87 %), cadina-1(10)-4-diene (5,19 %).

The presented dissertation is a study focused on the characterization of sensory quality, especially the flavour of model samples of natural cheeses. Attention is aimed to the composition and content of volatile (sensory active) substances as important markers of flavour and free/bound fatty acids as their precursors. The headspace solid phase microextraction in conjunction with gas chromatography with mass spectrometry was used to determine volatiles. For the determination of fatty acids, the lipids were isolated from the sample with a solvent mixture of diethyl ether and petroleum ether, followed by esterification using a methanolic solution of boron trifluoride as a catalyst and final analysis by gas chromatography with flame ionization detection. The experimental part was divided into two experiments; in experiment I, Moravský bochník type cheeses (45 % fat in dry matter., 60 % dry matter) were analysed, in experiment II, Edam type cheeses (45 % fat in dry matter, 50 % dry matter). Model samples of cheeses were made at Tomas Bata University in Zlín. For all samples, a classical mesophilic culture containing Lactococcus spp. and Leuconostoc spp. was used, this was always supplemented with a suitable monoculture of thermophilic bacteria; in the case of Moravský bochník cultures of Streptococcus thermophilus and Lactobacillus helveticus and in the case of Edam cheeses Lactobacillus casei and Lactobacillus plantarum. The essence of both experiments was to assess the influence of the used microbial cultures on the above-mentioned parameters, at the same time their changes during the ripening of the cheeses were monitored. The results showed that the addition of thermophilic cultures, as well as the maturation process did not affect the number of fatty acids or volatiles, but significant differences were found in their content. The content of bound fatty acids decreased during cheese ripening due to ongoing lipolytic changes while increasing the content of free fatty acids and their subsequent degradation to volatile substances, which ultimately contribute to the taste and aroma of the cheese. Ketones and acids were the most quantitatively present in all samples. During maturation, contrary to expectations, the content of identified volatiles also decreased. The addition of the thermophilic cultures didn’t have a clear effect and varied depending on the maturation phase. In the first phase, although they showed more pronounced lipolytic activity, the subsequent metabolic processes - the breakdown of free fatty acids into volatile substances, compensated for these differences. These results confirm a significant share of the basic mesophilic culture in the formation of volatile substances, in particular the flavour of cheeses.

This diploma thesis deals with the determination of aroma compounds in fruit yoghurts. These compounds are crucial for flavour of these dairy products. Two types of fruit yoghurts were analyzed, creamy (8 % of fat) and light (less than 0,1 % of fat), with various fruit ingredients, produced in dairy Mlékárna Valašské Meziříčí, spol. s r.o. Analysis was carried out by gas chromatography with extraction of analytes by SPME - solid phase microextraction. Six groups of different aromatic compounds such as ketones, aldehydes, organic acids and their salts, alcohols and sulfides in different amounts were determined. These compounds have mostly microbiological origin (Streptococcus salivarius subsp. thermophilus, Lactobacillus delbrueckii subsp. bulgaricus are dairy yoghurt cultures usually used for yoghurt production), less amounts are present in cow's milk or in dairy additives. Yoghurts were simultaneously sensory evaluated using ranking test, scale test and pair test for determination of acceptability and flavour. The assessors were students and staffs faculty of chemistry VUT.

This diploma thesis deals with the questions of determination of aroma active compounds present in yoghurts. These compounds are crucial for flavour of these fermented dairy products. Four types of yoghurts were analyzed, creamy (10 % of fat), medium-fat and medium-fat Bio (3 % of fat) and light (0,1 % of fat), produced by Mlékárna Valašské Meziříčí, spol. s r.o. Analysis was carried out by gas chromatography with extraction of analytes by SPME - solid phase microextraction. Five groups of different aroma active compounds such as ketones, aldehydes, organic acids and their esters and alcohols in different amounts were determined. These compounds are mostly metabolic products of Streptococcus salivarius subsp. thermophilus, Lactobacillus delbrueckii subsp. bulgaricus, dairy yoghurt cultures usually used for yoghurt production. Less amounts are present in cow's milk or in dairy additives. Yoghurts were simultaneously sensorially evaluated using ranking test and scale test for determination of acceptability and flavour. The assessors were students and staffs of faculty of chemistry BUT.

The aim of the diploma thesis was to determine the influence of different kinds of fats on the content of aromatic active compounds and total flavour of processed cheese analogues. Samples of the cheese were produced by Tomas Bata University in Zlín from concentrated milk fat, butter, palm fat, coconut fat and sunflower oil. The aromatic compounds were isolated from samples of fats and processed cheese analogues via HS-SPME-GC method. A fibre with polar stationary phase CAR/PDMS was used for capturing of aromatic active compounds. In different contents, total of 32 aromatic compounds were determined. The cheese from concentrated milk fat and butter had the highest content and cheese from sunflower oil had the lowest. For determination of acceptability and flavour, the cheese analogues were sensory evaluated at the same time. Ordinal test, evaluation via scale and profile test were used. Cheese made from concentrated milk fat and coconut fat were always evaluated as the best, cheese made from sunflower oil were evaluated as the worst. Finally results between SPME-GC and sensory analysis were compared. It was stated that the kind of fat used for production of processed cheese analogues significantly influences the content of aromatic compounds and thus influences flavour of the cheese analogues.

The thesis deals with the issue of potentially allergenic aroma compounds in food. Aroma compounds suitable for food flavouring are mainly of plant origin. These aroma compounds and their mixtures have a lot of positive and negative effects on human organism. Although the aroma compounds are not among main groups of allergens, several studies indicate a potential risk of allergenic effects of some aroma compounds. The theoretic part of this thesis focuses on aroma compounds of plant origin and gives an overview of 26 the most important fragrance allergens according to the European cosmetic legislation. The aim of the experimental part was to verify the selectivity and appropriateness of the currently used methodology of headspace solid-phase microextraction and gas chromatography-flame ionization detection (HS-SPME-GC-FID) for determination of selected allergenic aromatic active compounds. Secondly, it is to use a proven method for a wide spectrum of real food products.