Microbiological laboratory during the Open DaysWe are pleased to share with you some photos of our microbiological facilities which were presented to the public during the Open Days held on November 21 and 22, 2014, at UCT Prague.
Picture Caption: A Dino-Lite digital camera, one of the available microscopic
techniques used to detect food defects.
Picture Caption: Demonstration of microbial contamination in food
processing plants.
Picture Caption: Image output (Bellis) from Dino-Lite AM481ZT – an Edge
digital camera.
Looking back at the Open Days 2014On 21st and 22nd November, 2014, Open Days took place at UCT Prague. Visitors could meet representatives of the Department of Food Preservation in the Respirium and take a tour of the Department laboratories and workplaces.
Open Days 2014On Friday, November 21, 2014, as well as Saturday, November 22, 2014, the University holds the Open Days.
Activities of the Department of Food Preservation during the Open Days:
Study subprogram: Food Technology
Excursion:
What: Laboratories of the Department of Food Preservation
Who: Department of Food Preservation. Presentations of the department laboratories focusing on optimization of food stability, quality and safety, as well as fruit and vegetable processing technology, meat technology, food packaging, and authenticity and adulteration detection.
Where: building B, 2nd floor, start in the Respirium
When: Friday, 12:00 and 13:00
Study subprogram: Forensic Analysis
Exhibition in the Respirium:
What: Forensic analysis of spirits. The recent methanol case – methods of spirits control; causes and consequences of adulteration and exposure to unfair practices
Who: Department of Food Preservation
When: Friday
What: Rapid/simple food authenticity tests. Food adulteration is a widespread and historically well-known issue. An important role in food authenticity control strategies is played by appropriate analytical methods, their sensitivity and availability. You will be able to try rapid tests for food authenticity determination that can be used at home (a sensory analysis of fruit juices, a microscopic analysis of spices and dissolution tests of honey and spices).
Who: Department of Food Preservation
When: Friday
SRC 2014On Friday, November 21, 2014 Student Research Conference will be held.
Ales Rajchl, MSc, Ph.D. in the Czech TV ShowAles Rajchl, MSc, Ph.D. from The Department of Food Preservation talked about pickled cucumbers which were assessed in the Czech TV Show “Black Sheep“ (Černé ovce).
Guest of the Consumer Advisory Radio ProgrammeAles Rajchl, MSc, Ph.D. from the Department of Food Preservation was a guest to the Consumer Advisory programme of the Czech Radio (ČRo Dvojka) where he spoke about potatoes. He answered listeners’ questions about the history and origin of potatoes, their consumption, degradation of vitamin C during cooking and many other potato attributes.
Sports successOur student and colleague Iveta Šístková, MSc. has achieved another success. Iveta represented the Czech Republic at the Academic World Championships in Orienteering held on 12th-16th August, 2014, in Olomouc. She and her colleagues managed to win the bronze medal in mix relays; in addition, she won the 2nd place in both short track and the final race.
Appointment of new Associate ProfessorOn April 1, 2014, Helena Čížková, MSc, Ph.D., has been appointed Associate Professor.
HabilitationOn March 3, 2014, the habilitation procedure for Helena Čížková, MSc, Ph.D. was accompllished; topic: The Robustness of Food Authenticity Markers.