The content of aroma active compounds in sweets

This bachelor thesis focuses on identification of aroma active compounds in selected samples of non-chocolate sweets. Based on the results obtained, the aromatic profile of the individual samples is compared. The theoretical part deals with aroma active compounds, legislation and technology of manufacturing non-chocolate sweets. Further experimental technique and the methods used in practical part, namely solid phase microextraction and gas chromatography with mass spectrometry detection are presented. In the experimental part volatile aroma active substances were identified in green colored jelly candy samples available in the common market. For this purpose, the HS-SPME-GC-MS method was used. The individual samples differed in type and number of volatile compounds, depending on the manufacturer. In total 72 different compounds, including 11 aldehydes, 14 alcohols, 27 esters, 1 heterocycle, 8 carboxylic acids, 6 ketones, 4 hydrocarbons and 1 sulfur compound were found