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Basic food biochemistry: water

  • School / Prep

    ENSMAC

Internal code

PA5BBEAU

Description

Identify the different constituents of living matter and food: water
Describe the physico-chemical and functional properties of this constituent.

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Teaching hours

  • CIIntegrated courses4h

Mandatory prerequisites

Basic organic chemistry

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Syllabus

Water (4h, 3 slots) - Philippe Veschambre

Physico-chemical characteristics of the water molecule
Nature of molecular interactions in food
Water activity and sorption isotherms
Water activity and food spoilage reactions

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Further information

Biochemistry and Food Technology

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Bibliography

"Water in food", M. le Meste, D. Lorient and D. Simatos, Tec et Doc. Simatos, Tec et Doc.
" Biochimie générale ", Auteur : J.H. Weil, Masson 1990
" Biochimie " de Harper, Muray/ Granner/ Mayes/ Rodwell, Edition de Boeck

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Assessment of knowledge

Initial assessment / Main session - Tests

Type of assessmentType of testDuration (in minutes)Number of testsTest coefficientEliminatory mark in the testRemarks
Semester assessmentWritten301

Second chance / Catch-up session - Tests

Type of assessmentType of testDuration (in minutes)Number of testsTest coefficientEliminatory mark in the testRemarks
Final testWritten301