Information Package / Course Catalogue
Food Additives
Course Code: FE421
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: English
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 4
Objectives of the Course

To provide to students the knowledge of food additives and their functions, regulations, safety and analysis

Course Content

Classifications, sources, chemical structures, usage, dosage and applications of food additives and related regulations

Name of Lecturer(s)
Lec. Edibe Seda ERTEN
Learning Outcomes
1.To be able to understand functions of food additives written on a food label
2.To discuss alternative food additives and ingredients for a food product
3.To be able to recognize the group of food additives and determine their regulatory status
4.To discuss the contributions and the limitations of food additives on food products
5.To discuss the methods used for evaluating and approving the safety of food additives
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Branen, Davidson, Salminen, and Thorngate. 2002. Food Additives, Marcel Dekker, Inc. ISBN: 0-8247-9343-9
2.FAOLEX Database. http://www.fao.org/faolex/results/details/en/c/LEX-FAOC172164
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Definition of food additives, information on substances used for adulteration in food and contaminants, classification of food additives and points to be considered in their use
Week 2 - Theoretical
Tolerence and explanation of terms related to food additives, legal evaluations and toxicological practices
Week 3 - Theoretical
Antimicrobial substances as food additives
Week 4 - Theoretical
All substances with antioxidant effect and chelates
Week 5 - Theoretical
Acids and acidity regulators
Week 6 - Theoretical
Stabilizers and modified starch
Week 7 - Theoretical
Emulsifiers
Week 8 - Theoretical
Flavor enhancers and polyols
Week 9 - Theoretical
Artificial sweeteners and colorants
Week 10 - Theoretical
Glazing agents, humectants, and flour treatment agents
Week 11 - Theoretical
Anti-caking agents and glazing agents
Week 12 - Theoretical
Flavor substances
Week 13 - Theoretical
Enzymes, vitamins and an overview of other topics
Week 14 - Theoretical
Student presentations
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%40
Attending Lectures1%5
Assignment1%25
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory141242
Assignment1516
Reading140114
Individual Work201530
Midterm Examination1213
Final Examination1415
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)100
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
PÇ-9
PÇ-10
PÇ-11
OÇ-1
2
3
OÇ-2
3
3
3
4
OÇ-3
OÇ-4
3
4
4
4
4
OÇ-5
2
4
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026