Learning objectives
The aim of the course is to give to the students information about the use of NMR for authenticity and characterization of food products.
The examples used and the pratical tutorials have the aim to give the student the ability of choose the right NMR experiment for a specific problem and food matrix.
Prerequisites
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Course unit content
First lessons are about a brief summary of NMR spettrometry theory with mention of instruments and experiments features used in food research. Then sample preparation steps for NMR analysis are explained with regards to the different food matrices. Methods for NMR analysis: molecules identification and statistics for metabolomics. These argouments are implemented by using specific examples form literature.
Last few lessons are dedicated to pratical tutorials in laboratory: sample preparation, use of NMR instrument and data analysis.
Full programme
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Bibliography
Silverstein R.M. et al.
identificazione Spettrometrica di composti organici . CEA.
Teaching methods
Lessons in class and pratical tutorials.
Assessment methods and criteria
Oral examination
Other information
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2030 agenda goals for sustainable development
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