Information Package / Course Catalogue
Bioactive Compounds and Functionality in Milk and Dairy Products
Course Code: ST420
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 2
Objectives of the Course

The aim of this course is to introduce bioactive compounds that are naturally occurring in milk and dairy products or formed during the production process, the effects of these compounds on human health and the design principles of functional dairy products.

Course Content

Description and classification of bioactive compounds *Bioactive compounds found naturally in milk *Biologically active peptides formed in fermented milk products *Lactoferrin, lactoperoxidase, conjugated linoleic acid (CLA), etc. *Antioxidant and antimicrobial effects *Functional dairy development approaches *Functionality tests and analyses *Stability and bioavailability of bioactive compounds Consumer expectations and labeling

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Identify bioactive compounds in milk.
2.Explain the functional compounds formed in fermentation processes.
3.Learns functional product development strategies.
4.Evaluates the health effects of bioactive compounds.
5.Recognizes legislation and labeling for functional foods.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Bioactive Components in Milk and Dairy Products" Young W. Park, Wiley-Blackwell, 2009
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Acquaintance and the concept of bioactive
Week 2 - Theoretical
Functionality of milk proteins and peptides
Week 3 - Theoretical
Lactoferrin and its effects on the immune
Week 4 - Theoretical
Conjugated Linoleic Acid (CLA) and its health
Week 5 - Theoretical
Lactoperoxidase system and antimicrobial
Week 6 - Theoretical
Formation of functional compounds in fermented milk products
Week 7 - Theoretical
Contribution of probiotics/prebiotics to functionality
Week 8 - Theoretical
Functionality test methods
Week 9 - Theoretical
Antioxidant activity measurements
Week 10 - Theoretical
Stability and bioavailability of bioactive compounds
Week 11 - Theoretical
Functional product development studies
Week 12 - Theoretical
Labelling, regulations and health claims
Week 13 - Theoretical
Consumer expectations and perception
Week 14 - Theoretical
General review and case discussion
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140228
Individual Work141014
Midterm Examination1415
Final Examination1415
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)52
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026