BP312P AECSemester 31 creditsPractical
AEC Elective — Nutraceuticals / Food Analysis / Yoga & Life Sciences (Practical)
Complete unit-wise syllabus for BP312P AEC as per the PCI B.Pharm NEP 2020 curriculum (Semester 3 — Machine Learning + Pharmacology).
URL:
https://pharmacode.vercel.app/syllabus/semester-3/bp312p-aec-aec-elective-nutraceuticals-food-analysis-yoga-and-life-sciences-practical/Course Objectives
- Introduce the concept and classification of nutraceuticals and functional foods.
- Explore the role of bioactive components in health promotion and disease prevention.
- Familiarize students with the formulation, labelling, and quality control of nutraceuticals.
- Understand the regulatory aspects governing nutraceuticals and dietary supplements.
- Develop practical skills in extraction, analysis, and preparation of functional foods.
- Understand to perform proximate analysis.
Unit-wise Syllabus
3 Units1
Option 1: BP312P AEC1 — Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods (30 Hours)30 Hours- 1. Identification and classification of nutraceuticals and functional foods from marketed products
- 2. Preparation of a probiotic drink or yogurt using lactic acid bacteria
- 3. Extraction of phytochemicals (flavonoids, alkaloids) from plant material
- 4. Estimation of antioxidant activity using DPPH method
- 5. Formulation of a herbal supplement capsule or powder
- 6. Demonstration of dietary fiber content from cereals or vegetables
- 7. Assessment of total polyphenol content using Folin–Ciocalteu reagent
- 8. Label analysis of functional foods and dietary supplements (FSSAI standards)
- 9. Case study presentation: Role of omega-3 fatty acids in cardiovascular health
- 10. Demonstration of stability testing of a nutraceutical formulation
- 11. Preparation of fortified food product (e.g., iron-fortified juice)
- 12. Visit to a food testing laboratory or nutraceutical industry (or virtual tour)
- 13. Evaluation of glycemic index of selected carbohydrate-rich foods (conceptual)
- 14. Regulatory comparison of nutraceutical guidelines (FSSAI vs. FDA vs. EFSA)
- 15. Preparation of a functional food label with nutrition facts and claims
2
Option 2: BP312P AEC2 — Food Analysis (30 Hours)30 Hours- 1. Determination of the acid value for the given oil/fat
- 2. Determination of the ester value of the given oil/fat
- 3. Determination of the saponification value of the given oil/fat
- 4. Determination of total and free acidity in honey as per FSSAI method.
- 5. Quantification of caffeine content in soft drinks.
- 6. Determination of fat content in milk by gravimetric method
- 7. Detection of starch and urea in milk as per FSSAI method.
- 8. Assessment of fluoride content in drinking water
- 9. Assessment of total hardness in drinking water
- 10. Determination of the rancidity of the oil by UV Visible spectrophotometer
- 11. Quantification of benzoic acid as preservative in beverages/jam/ jellies by titrimetric/spectrophotometric method.
- 12. Isolation and identification of synthetic food colours by paper chromatography/Thin layer chromatography.
- 13. Determination of total curcuminoid content in turmeric by UV visible spectrophotometer.
- 14. Assessment of the total ash content for spices and condiments.
- 15. Determination of gluten content in whole wheat/wheat flour.
- 16. Determination of alcoholic acidity in bread and bread products.
- 17. Determination of Caloric value of food and nutritional supplements.
3
Option 3: BP312P AEC3 — Yoga and Life Sciences (30 Hours)30 Hours- 1. Demonstration and practice of Surya Namaskar (Sun Salutation)
- 2. Practice of basic asanas: Tadasana, Vrikshasana, Bhujangasana
- 3. Practice of Pranayama techniques: Nadi Shodhana, Bhramari
- 4. Meditation session: Focused awareness and breath control
- 5. Yoga-based stretching and warm-up routine
- 6. Recording physiological parameters (heart rate, BP) before and after yoga
- 7. Yoga journal: Track weekly yoga practice and mood changes
- 8. Poster presentation on “Scientific benefits of yoga on immunity”
- 9. Yoga for specific health conditions: Back pain, asthma, stress
- 10. Group chanting of Mantra – observation of mental state
- 11. Learning the role of yoga in circadian rhythm regulation
- 12. Visit to a yoga wellness center or attending a virtual session
- 13. Assessment of flexibility using sit-and-reach test before/after practice
- 14. Demonstration of Yog Nidra (guided relaxation technique)
- 15. Case presentation: Impact of yoga on a chronic disease condition
Get complete notes for BP312P AEC
Click any unit above to download its PDF notes — free, no login required
Recommended Textbooks & References
- Functional Foods: Concept to Product by M. Guo, Woodhead Publishing (Elsevier)
- Handbook of Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods by Robert E.C. Wildman, CRC Press (Taylor & Francis Group)
- Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods in Human Health and Disease Prevention by Debasis Bagchi, CRC Press (Taylor & Francis Group)
- Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals: Sources and their Development Techniques by Rotimi E. Aluko, Springer Nature
- Dietary Supplements and Nutraceuticals: Market, s and Health Impacts by Yashwant Pathak, Academic Press (Elsevier)
- 1. Food Analysis – Suzanne Nielsen, Springer
- Introduction to Food Analysis – S. Suzanne Nielsen, Springer
- Food Analysis: Theory and Practice – Y. Pomeranz & Clifton E. Meloan, Springer
What's coming next on this page
- Previous year question papers (PYQ)
- Topic-wise short notes and revision summaries
- MCQs and self-assessment quizzes
- Suggested external resources and video tutorials
Other subjects in Semester 3
BP301TIntroduction to Machine Learning in Pharmaceutical SciencesBP302TEnvironmental SciencesBP303TEthics and Universal Human ValuesBP304TGeneral PharmacologyBP305THeterocyclic Compounds and StereochemistryBP306TPharmaceutical Dosage Forms IBP307TPharmaceutical EngineeringBP308TPharmaceutical MicrobiologyBP309PGeneral Pharmacology (Practical)BP310PHeterocyclic Compounds and Stereochemistry (Practical)BP311PPharmaceutical Dosage Forms I (Practical)