Flavor Chemistry FOS 6317C

Course Information

FOS 6317C, Flavor Chemistry, is a 3 credit graduate-level course for Food Science students and citrus industry personnel working in the area of citrus processing and/or flavor. It consists of 2 hours of lecture followed by 2 hours of lab. Flavor chemistry is a diverse, multidisciplinary area of study. This course is designed to provide a broad introduction to the area of flavor chemistry, with a citrus emphasis. Students who successfully complete the course will have the ability to critically evaluate flavor literature and lectures and make positive contributions to the flavor industry. Most of the lectures will be available via polycom at the Food Science Department in Gainesville for campus students

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Course Prerequisites: general chemistry, organic chemistry and instrumental analysis or chromatographic experience highly desirable.

Course topics include:

• psychology and neurophysiology of taste and aroma
• overview of sensor analysis and correlations with instrumental measurements
• sample preparation
• analytical/instrumental techniques
• flavor precursors
• off-flavors
• reaction flavors, Maillard flavors
• enzyme and fermentation flavors
• natural flavors and flavoring materials
• flavor authenticity

Dates/Times: Thursdays, Jan. 10– May 1st, 2007; 4 - 8 p.m.

Location: University of Florida/IFAS Citrus Research and Education Center, Ben Hill Griffin, Jr. Polycom (Distance Ed.) Conference Room, 700 Experiment Station Road, Lake Alfred, Florida. Tel. (863) 956-1151.  Gainesville students may attend lectures via polycom in FSHN room 362

Textbook: Flavor Chemistry and Technology, 2006, SECOND EDITION, by Gary Reineccius, CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group, ISBN 1-56676-933-7

Registration: Regular and non-degree registration is Jan. 5-11 and students are strongly encouraged to prior to this time. For registration assistance, please contact Ms Marianne Mangone (352-392-1991; marianne@ufl.edu). For additional information about the class contact Dr. Russell Rouseff (863-956-1151 x 1477 or rrouseff@ufl.edu).