The course provides students with basic knowledge of the connection between plant secondary metabolites and their active roles in feed and food. It offers insights into active compounds in feed or their natural-identical equivalents and the resulting quality of animal-derived food, reporting practical examples.
Learning objective
The course aims to provide students with foundational knowledge of plant secondary metabolites and their roles in animal feed and food quality. Through an in-depth exploration of the structure and mechanisms of action of these compounds, students will gain insights into their practical applications in animal nutrition and the production of added-value or enriched food products.
Content
The course provides an overview of various types of bioactive components contained in both food and feedstuffs, including fatty acids and secondary plant metabolites such as polyphenols, terpenoids, carotenoids and saponins.
Subjects covered: - Distribution of bioactive compounds - Sources of active compounds for animal feed - Main mechanism of actions at animal or human levels - Added value and enriched food products - Advantages and disadvantages
Lecture notes
The teaching slides and other materials will be provided during the course.
Literature
Information about books and other references will be communicated during the course.
Competencies
Subject-specific Competencies
Concepts and Theories
assessed
Techniques and Technologies
assessed
Method-specific Competencies
Analytical Competencies
fostered
Problem-solving
fostered
Social Competencies
Leadership and Responsibility
fostered
Personal Competencies
Creative Thinking
fostered
Critical Thinking
fostered
Integrity and Work Ethics
fostered
Self-awareness and Self-reflection
fostered
Self-direction and Self-management
fostered
Performance assessment
Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again)
Performance assessment as a semester course