Application of Antioxidants and Bioactive Compounds in Agricultural Products
A special issue of Agriculture (ISSN 2077-0472). This special issue belongs to the section "Agricultural Product Quality and Safety".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 February 2025 | Viewed by 1112
Special Issue Editors
Interests: antioxidants; bioavailability of plant active compounds; agro-industrial by-products; sustainability; feed and food quality analysis; functional foods; extraction/purification technologies; chromatographic methods; plant extracts
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Interests: oxidative stability of foods; food design; natural antioxidants and mechanisms of action; lipid peroxidation; food shelf life; in vivo and in vitro methods for antioxidant activity and bioavailability assessment; extraction methods; isolation of plant active compounds; waste valorization
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Interests: feed and food quality; by-product valorization; bio-active compounds; hydro- and lipo-soluble antioxidants; lipid degradation; functional food
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The role of antioxidants and bioactive compounds in the agri-food sector has gained significant attention due to their crucial role in enhancing the quality and functionality of agri-food products. The exploration of antioxidants and bioactive compounds from natural sources, along with the assessment of their bioactivity, is increasingly undertaken to help consumers maintain or improve their quality of life. Their incorporation into agri-food products not only improves nutritional value but also extends shelf life, enhances sensory properties, and offers potential therapeutic benefits.
This Special Issue aims to publish high-quality articles and reviews exploring the latest advancements, innovative applications, and potential benefits of antioxidants and bioactive compounds in the agri-food sector. For such aims, principal topics may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- The development of functional agri-food products and nutraceuticals enriched with antioxidants and bioactive compounds, targeting specific health outcomes and dietary needs.
- Investigating the effectiveness of naturally derived antioxidants in preserving agri-food quality, preventing spoilage, and extending the shelf life of agri-food products.
- Bioavailability of bioactive compounds in agri-food products.
- Strategies to enhance antioxidant stability: microencapsulation and nanoencapsulation.
- Investigations into the mechanisms of action of antioxidants and bioactive compounds for protecting against oxidative stress.
- Innovative methods for extracting these compounds from natural sources and optimizing their concentration and stability in agri-food products.
- Exploring the sustainability aspects of utilizing natural antioxidants and bioactive compounds, focusing on their environmental benefits and contributions to sustainable agriculture practices.
Dr. Iulia Varzaru
Dr. Arabela Elena Untea
Dr. Alexandra Gabriela Oancea
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- functional agri-food products
- bioavailable compounds
- controlled release
- nutraceuticals
- shelf-life extension
- oxidative damage prevention
- innovative extraction methods
- advanced preservation techniques
- sustainability
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