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Food Chemistry and Microbiology
1. Introduction to Food Chemistry and Microbiology
2. Fundamental Chemical Concepts
3. Water in Food Systems
4. Carbohydrates in Foods
5. Lipids in Foods
6. Proteins in Foods
7. Minor Food Components
8. Fundamentals of Food Microbiology
9. Beneficial Microorganisms and Fermentation
10. Food Spoilage Mechanisms
11. Foodborne Pathogens and Illness
12. Food Preservation Methods
13. Food Safety and Quality Assurance
Lipids in Foods
Classification and Structure
Fatty Acids
Saturated Fatty Acids
Monounsaturated Fatty Acids
Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids
Trans Fatty Acids
Essential Fatty Acids
Simple Lipids
Triglycerides
Waxes
Complex Lipids
Phospholipids
Glycolipids
Derived Lipids
Cholesterol
Plant Sterols
Fat-Soluble Vitamins
Physical Properties
Crystallization and Polymorphism
Crystal Forms
Tempering Process
Texture Implications
Melting Characteristics
Melting Point Determination
Slip Melting Point
Factors Affecting Melting
Thermal Properties
Smoke Point
Flash Point
Fire Point
Chemical Reactions of Lipids
Hydrolysis and Lipolysis
Enzymatic Hydrolysis
Chemical Hydrolysis
Flavor Development
Lipid Oxidation
Autooxidation Mechanisms
Photooxidation
Enzymatic Oxidation
Factors Affecting Oxidation
Antioxidant Systems
Hydrogenation
Catalytic Hydrogenation
Selectivity Issues
Trans Fat Formation
Interesterification
Chemical Interesterification
Enzymatic Interesterification
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