FST 501 

Basic Food Biochemistry

Unit I


Cell: Prokaryotic & Eukaryotic cells, Cell Organelles Structure & Function

Water, Acid, pH and Buffer Biomolecules: Polarity and hydrogen bond, Non covalent interactions, Functional groups in Biomolecule, Building blocks of Biomolecule 


Unit II


Carbohydrates: Classification Structure & Functions


Unit III


Proteins & Enzymes: Classification, Structure & Functions, Food Protein Types



Unit IV


Lipids & Fats: Classification, Structure & Function

Nucleic Acids: Structure & Functions


Unit V


Food Digestion, Absorption & Assimilation, Transport of Food Nutrients

Metabolism of Food Nutrients