The aroma compounds suitable for food flavouring are mainly of plant origin. It is necessary to take into account the possible allergic effects of some of them. The theoretic part of this thesis is focused on aroma compounds and their biological effects. It also describes methods useful for their isolation and analysis with a nearer intent on the methods used in this thesis - solid phase microextraction and gas chromatography. The aim of the experimental part was to establish, optimise and validate the method for determination of allergic aroma compounds chosen and subsequently to enable its using in wide spectrum of food and other products.

This master’s thesis is focused on evaluation of synthetic musk fragrances using ecotoxicity tests. Four musk fragrances were tested – Galaxolide, Tonalide, Musk ketone and Musk xylene. Four alternative ecotoxicity tests with living organisms, one standard ecotoxicity test and three fytotests were used for evaluation of ecotoxicity. Alternative tests were performed on crustaceans Daphnia magna and Thamnocephalus platyurus, brine shrimp Artemia salina and rotifer Brachionus calicyflorus. Root growth inhibition test of Sinapis alba, root growth inhibition test of Lactuca sativa, root growth inhibition test of Allium cepa and growth inhibition test of Lemna minor were performed in the terms of fytotests. On the basis of the results the values of EC50, IC50 and LC50 were determined and the ecotoxicity of musk compounds was evaluated.

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.

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.

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.

This diploma thesis is focused on the problematic of assessment of 26 most important allergenic aroma compounds in foods, flavoured herbal teas were chosen as the model samples. Aroma is the one of the main characteristics of tea, which is closely linked to taste and odour. The theoretical part of this work is focused on the characteristics of tea, tea types, producing technology, classification according to the fermentation and also their undeniable impact on the human organism. In the experimental part, the allergenic aroma compounds in 10 chosen samples of flavoured tea were identified and quantified using the solid phase microextraction (SPME-GC-FID) in conjunction with gas chromatography. The work also includes sensory evaluation of taste and smell of tea samples by qualified assessors.

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.

This thesis is focused on potentially allergenic substances (PASs) in cosmetics. Their specific features, methods of control and observation are described. There are also mentioned dermatology problems connected with usage of perfumed cosmetic products in which the allergenic ingredients can be found and possibilities of their regulation. Fragrances are mixtures of natural or synthetic character which give the aroma. In nature, fragrances are produced mainly by plants. More than one hundred fragrances have been identified as allergens. Twenty six of them were declared as PASs. Allergenic components of perfume compositions are the main cause of allergic contact dermatitis. Experimental part of the thesis is focused on the procedure of analysis of specific allergenic fragrances (?-Amylcinnamaldehyde, Anisealcohol, Benzylsalicylate, Cinnamaldehyde, ?-Hexylcinnamaldehyde, 7-Hydroxycitronellal and Methyl-2-octynoate). Headspace-Solid Phase Microextraction connected with Gas Chromatography-Flame Ionisation Detector (HS-SPME-GC-FID) was used for extraction, analysis and identification of these substances. The method was validated and applied on the spectrum of real samples of cosmetic products.

Products of daily use, which are mainly cosmetics and personal care products could significantly affect the environment. Recently, in terms of environmental protection, organic compounds responsible for the pleasant smell of these products - synthetic fragrances or musk compounds - are often mentioned. This diploma thesis aims to assess the ecotoxicity of several new substances from the group linear (alicyclic) musk compounds. From this group following fragrance ingrediens were tested: lilial, linalool, arocete and aroflorone. Since the majority of their residues enter the aquatic ecosystem, aquatic freshwater crustacean Daphnia magna and Thamnocephalus platyurus and aquatic plant Lemna minor were selected as test organisms. Individual ecotoxicity of above mentioned substances was evaluated as well as toxicity of binary mixture of arofloron and linalool on organisms Daphnia magna and Thamnocephalus platyurus. Based on the test results the ecotoxicological values LC50, EC50 and IC50 for the tested substances were evaluated and their ecotoxicity was compared. Lilial showed the highest ecotoxicity. Value of 24h EC50 for organism Daphnia magna was 2.13 mg/l and value of 24h LC50 for the organism Thamnocephalus platyurus was 10.86 mg/l.