This diploma thesis deals with the determination of aroma volatile compounds in elderberry. The theoretical part describes the botanical characteristics of elderberry, the incidence and the other known species. Further, this work is focused on the chemical composition of elderberry, there are described in detail the content substances and briefly mentioned are medicinal effects of elderberry. Another theoretical part describes the natural processing of this significant plant and technological production of fruit juices. The second half of the theoretical part deals with the method of determining aroma volatile compounds by gas chromatography in combination with SPME technique, which is suitable for identification of aroma substances. In the experimental part of this diploma thesis SPME-GC method was applied to some samples of elderberry and aroma volatile compounds of individual samples of elderberry were determined.

This work deals with the problem of flavour of Edam cheeses, i.e. natural hard cheese with low heat curd. The samples came from dairy MILTRA B s. r. o. Městečko Trnávka. A number of aroma active substances contribute to flavour of cheese. From the chemical point of view they are volatile compounds, including alcohols, aldehydes, ketones, fatty acids, esters, lactones, terpenes etc. Their content increases during ripening by influence of proteolytic and lipolytic changes and creates aroma, which is characteristic for type of cheese. The development of these components was monitored in chosen Edam cheese (30 % fat in dry matter) by headspace-SPME/GC method. The fiber CARTM/PDMS 85 µm was used for extraction of aroma compounds. The samples were taken from cheesemilk up to technologically ripe cheese. In total 30 aromatic compounds were identified, their content increased during ripening. The first increase was observed after pressing and then especially in second part of ripening. For comparison Edam cheese samples were also sensorially evaluated during ripening. The ordinal scale and profile tests were used for evaluation of organoleptic properties (appearance, texture, taste, aroma). The sensory quality was improved during ripening, but significant changes were not observed with regard to fine taste and smell of Edam cheese given by globally low content of aroma active compounds.

This master thesis deals with the assessment of selected fragrant substances in cosmetic products. At the beginning the occurrence, methods of acquiring and application of these substances is described. They are essential components primarily in cosmetic products, however they can cause an allergic reaction in sensitive individuals. The theoretical part of this thesis also describes the cause and the progress of these undesirable effects. There are several hundreds, up to thousands fragrant substances used in the perfume industry, from which 26 was designated by the European regulations as potential allergenic fragrant substances and their content is regulated. Legislative standards as well as the overview of the methods used to determine these fragrances are given here. The experimental part is focused on the development and validation of the separation methods for determining of the selected and potentially allergenic fragrant substances. The method used was a solid phase microextraction using Carboxen/Polydimethylsiloxane fiber combined with a gas chromatography coupled to a flame ionization detector (SPME-GC-FID). Amylcinnamyl alcohol, benzyl alcohol, cinnamyl alcohol, coumarin, lyral, ?-isomethyl ionone were among the determined allergenic substance. Consequently, this method was also applied on 10 selected cosmetic products specimens, in which the linalool and geraniol were identified as the most common allergenic substances.

The aim of this diploma work is to characterise processed cheeses and their analogues, to identify and quantify aroma active substances in the samples of cheese analogues, to evaluate their flavour using selected sensory methods and to compare the acquired results with the flavour of corresponding classic cheeses. The theoretical part is focused on general characteristic, classification, production technology of the processed cheeses and their analogues and on the list of aroma active substances occurring in cheeses. Furthermore, the summary of the methods suitable for sensory and analytic evaluation of cheese flavour and for the isolation of aroma active substances is given here. The samples of cheese analogues were made in Tomas Bata University in Zlín from coconut fat, butter, palm fat, milk fat and sunflower-seed oil. The classic processed cheeses were acquired commercially in the chain-store Billa. The aromatic substances were isolated and quantified using SPME-GC method, the fibre with the polar stationary phase CARTM/PDMS was used. Overall, 44 aroma substances were assessed: 9 aldehydes, 17 alcohols, 3 esters, 10 ketones and 5 acids. Classic processed cheeses contained the largest amount of aroma substances, Edam cheese, used for the production of cheese analogues, the smallest. Aroma compounds found in cheese analogues were then compared with raw materials used (Edam cheese and various fats), with the analogues produced last year and with classic processed cheeses. Finally, the results of the SPME-GC method and the sensory analysis were compared. It is possible to state that there are noticeable extensive differences between classic processed cheeses and cheese analogues, especially in taste.

This diploma thesis is focused on aromatic substances occurring in food. The theoretical part describes their characteristics, the use of fragrances of plant origin for flavoring of food and points to their possible negative effects on the human organism. Twenty six potentially allergenic fragrances are thus identified in European legislation and an overview of their physical properties, occurrence and use is also processed in this work.The aim of the experimental part was to develop and validate a method for assessment of fragrances using headspace solid phase microextraction combined with gas chromatography (HS-SPME-GC-FID). The following parameters have been validated : repeatability, linearity, limits of detection (LOD) and limits of quantification (LOQ). The HS-SPME-GC-FID method was finally applied to selected samples of foods commonly available on the market.

The aim of this diploma thesis was to identify and quantify the content of taste and aroma active compounds and to evaluate flavour of cheese analogue samples with various vegetable fats (coconut, palm, butter and mixed oils and butter) and differently matured Edam cheese using selected sensory methods. The samples were produced at Tomas Bata University in Zlín. Aroma compounds were extracted using SPME and assessed using gas chromatography. In total 43 compounds were identified, 14 alcohols, 9 aldehydes, 7 ketones, 8 acids, 5 esters and 1 terpene. Simultaneously the analogues were sensorially evaluated using scale, profile and ranking tests. The influence of storage time, type of fat and Edam cheese used on content of aroma compounds and sensory quality of analogues were evaluated. The cheese analogues with butter were sensorially evaluated as the best, with mixed oil as the worst. From the point of view of aroma compounds content, the significant differences between samples were evident. Using more matured Edam cheese, the content of aroma compounds declined, however, these samples were sensorially evaluated as better. The content of aroma compounds decreased also with storage time, which is more obvious in less matured Edam cheese. So all above mentioned factors influence the content of aroma compounds and thus the flavour of cheese analogues.

This diploma thesis deals with the topic of cheese analogues, their characterization and qualitative and quantitative analysis of processed cheese analogues for determination the taste and aroma active compounds. The overall character of processed cheese analogues is theoretically compiled in the introductory part. Their utilization, causes of the production, market introduction, technological production process and microstructure, including their comparison with classical processed cheese are given here. Various kinds of fats were used for production of analyzed cheese analogues, therefore commonly used ingredients for their production, their physical-chemical and sensory properties have been described. Specifically butterfat, milk fat, coconut fat, palm fat and mixed oil. Samples used for the practical part of the diploma thesis were made at Tomas Bata University in Zlín. In the experimental part the profile of aroma compounds in individual cheese analogues samples was assessed by SPME-GC analysis. In total 34 compounds were identified. The results were evaluated and compared, with emphasis put on the influence of storage, different fats, different maturity of Edam cheese on the content of aroma active compounds and on overall sensory quality of the analogues.

This thesis deals with the assessment of aroma active compounds in gooseberry and sensory analysis of it focusing on flavour. The theoretical part describes general characteristics, biological marks and properties of selected varieties, healing abilities, the active substances contained in gooseberry fruits and their use. The aim of the experimental part was to determine aroma-active substances contained in fruits of nineteen selected cultivars of gooseberry using SPME-GC-FID method. In total 45 volatile compounds were identified, among them 17 alcohols, 11 aldehydes, 6 ketones, 9 esters and 2 acids. For a better identification one sample (Captivátor variety) was also analysed using GC-MS with purge and trap extraction. Pentan-1-ol, hexanal, pentanal, ethylethanoate, ethylbutanoate, methylethanoate, methylbutanoate and ethanol were confirmed using mass spectra. Only several cultivars were selected for the assessment of overall sensory quality and palatability of fruits. Karmen and Remarka varieties were considered as the best samples by assessors.

This master's thesis deals with the characterization of elderberry fruit (Sambucus nigra L.) with emphasis on the aroma active compounds (AAC) and vitamin C (ascorbic acid (AA), dehydroascorbic acid (DHA)). The theoretical part gives a brief outlook on the chemical composition and attributes of Sambucus berries, its healing properties and the means of processing. The rest of the theoretical part thoroughly examines the AAC and vitamin C. The suitable assessment methods are also discussed. The experimental part of the work consists of two main tasks. The first one was to assess the aroma profile of Sambucus berries using the HS-SPME-GC-FID. 18 samples were examined (the wild elderberry and 17 cultivated varieties). In total, 24 different volatile aroma active compounds were identified and quantified, 12 of which belonged to alcohols, 5 to aldehydes, 4 to esters, 1 to acids and 2 “other” compounds (linalool and -damascenone). The chemical composition of the individual samples was not uniform; no single sample contained all of the identified compounds. The second task was to assess the total vitamin C content (the sum of DHA and AA) using the HPLC. For the purpose of reducing DHA to AA three reducing agents were examined (DTT, TCEP and L-cysteine) at two different pH levels (7 and 4). TCEP at pH 4 turned out to be most efficient and was subsequently applied on the samples of 5 selected elderberry varieties. The measured vitamin C content was within the range of 5,1 – 13,0 mg per 100 g of fruit.

This work deals with monitoring of sensory active compounds during production of Edam cheeses, i.e. natural hard cheeses with low heat curd, and of processed cheeses, which were produced from Edam cheeses. Sensory active compounds contribute to overal flavour of cheese. They are volatile compounds, which include alcohols, aldehydes, ketones, fatty acids, esters, lactones, terpenes etc. These compounds were identified and quantified using SPME/GC/FID method in the model samples of Edam cheeses and processed cheeses, produced at Tomas Bata University in Zlin. In total 42 volatile compounds were identified, 6 aldehydes, 7 ketones, 15 alcohols, 6 esters and 8 acids. Differences in number of compounds identified, as well as in the contents of them, were found between samples. Effect of pasteurization on the contents and composition of the identified compounds was the most obvious in the samples of matured cheeses. In the samples of processed cheeses the effect of pasteurization was the most obvious in combination with prolonged heating during melting.