What is glycerol?
Glycerol (chemically propan-1,2,3-triol) is a hygroscopic, colorless, viscous liquid, and in the form of its esters, it is a component of fats. It is produced from fats (esters of glycerol with higher fatty acids) by alkaline hydrolysis (a by-product in soap production). It is commonly used in cosmetic products (an ingredient in moisturizing creams and soaps), and in the food industry as an additive for adjusting beverages, as a plasticizer for jelly and other confectionery. As a food component, it is labeled E 422. If this explanation is too complicated, consider glycerol simply as part of the overall chemical structure of fats. :)
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Mgr. Martin Jelinek
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Nutrition educator, lecturer, and author of the educational system and the ZOF learning application.
Mgr. Martin Jelínek has been systematically involved in nutrition education since 1999. He is the founder of ATAC, the educational company behind NutriCourses, and the author of an educational system focused on nutrition, healthy lifestyle, and the practical application of nutrition knowledge.
He graduated from the Faculty of Science at Masaryk University in Brno. Throughout his professional career, he has combined nutrition, education, and the practical application of acquired knowledge. His educational system also includes the ZOF (Zone of Optimal Functioning) learning application, where students turn theory into practical work with meal plans.
In 2007, he launched the first intake of a six-month course focused on the education of nutrition advisors. Over time, this course became the foundation for the further development of the educational system and a range of specialised courses.