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Active Packaging in Food Storage: From Development to Utilization

edited by

Mariana Andrade

and

Ana Teresa Sanches-Silva

submission deadline 20 Nov 2024 | 8 articles | Viewed by 13143 | Submission Open

Keywords: active packaging; shelf life; food safety; food waste; sustainable packaging; lipid oxidation; biopolymers

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Packaging and Preservation)

Functional Lipids and Nutrition

edited by

Siddabasave Gowda B. Gowda

and

Shu-Ping Hui

submission deadline 20 Nov 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4577 | Submission Open

Keywords: lipids; chromatography; mass spectrometry; functional foods; metabolomics; foodomics; nutrient analysis; food bioactives; dietary supplements; food composition analysis; bioactivities of functional food

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Nutrition)

Fermented Food: Processing Technology, Microbiology and Health Benefits

edited by W. F. Duarte,

Zlatina A. Genisheva

and Flaviano Santos Martins

submission deadline 20 Nov 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2362 | Submission Open

Keywords: food fermentation; probiotic; food byproducts; bioactive compounds; single-cell protein; yeast; bacteria; filamentous fungi; solid state fermentation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Biotechnology)

Sustainability, Safety, Health Claims and Authenticity: Pathways for Improving Sensory Quality, Physiological Function and Utilization of Rice—2nd Edition

edited by

Carla Brites

and

Ken'ichi Ohtsubo

submission deadline 20 Nov 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1073 | Submission Open

Keywords: rice; sustainability; safety; health claims; authenticity; sensory quality; physiological function; processing technologies

(This special issue belongs to the Section Grain)

Foodborne Pathogenic Bacteria: Prevalence and Control: Third Edition

edited by

Chunlei Shi

and

Shimo Kang

submission deadline 20 Nov 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 814 | Submission Open

Keywords: biofilm; antimicrobial resistance; stress response; cross-contamination; risk assessment; antimicrobial alternatives; antibiofilm

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Microbiology)

New Approaches to Improving the Quality and Safety of Meat and Meat Products

edited by

Anna Łepecka

and

Aleksandra Szydłowska

submission deadline 20 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 325 | Submission Open

Keywords: meats; new technology; new processes; non-thermal processes; nitrites; salt; lipids; natural preservatives; antioxidant; microorganism; “ artificial meat”

(This special issue belongs to the Section Meat)

Emerging Food Hazards of Animal Origin: Prevention, Control and Detection

edited by

Angela Dambrosio

submission deadline 20 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 224 | Submission Open

Keywords: food of animal origin; foodborne diseases; emerging hazard; chemical hazard; biological hazard; physical hazard; control and prevention

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Quality and Safety)

Cereal By-Products, Starch, and Baked Products

edited by

Simona Chis

and

Marta Igual Ramo

submission deadline 20 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 210 | Submission Open

Keywords: cereal by-products; valorization; bioactive compounds; bioaccesibility; biodisponibility; baked goods

(This special issue belongs to the Section Grain)

Food Toxicology: Effects of Food Safety Hazards on Animals and Human Cells

edited by Danfei Huang and Mingyue Shen

submission deadline 22 Nov 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1102 | Submission Open

Keywords: food harzards; animals; human; cells; mechanism

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Toxicology)

Microorganisms and Enzymes in Fermented Products

edited by

Xuewu Guo

Hai Du

and

Guangsen Fan

submission deadline 25 Nov 2024 | 8 articles | Viewed by 13205 | Submission Open

Keywords: fermented products; function of microorganisms in fermented foods; application of microorganisms in fermented foods; changes in microflora in fermented food; enzyme for fermented products

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Microbiology)

Factors Affecting Food Preferences and Their Association with Consumption

edited by Voltaire Sant'Anna

submission deadline 25 Nov 2024 | 6 articles | Viewed by 11875 | Submission Open

Keywords: consumer behaviors; sensory acceptance; perception; consumer attitudes; sensory science

Feature Review on Plant Foods

edited by

Gian Carlo Tenore

and

Francisca Rodrigues

submission deadline 25 Nov 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5017 | Submission Open

Keywords: vegetables; fruits; legumes; agri-food wastes; diet; health; bioactive compounds

(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Foods)

Functional Regulation, High-Value Processing and the Utilization of Starch-Based Foods

edited by

Han Tao

submission deadline 25 Nov 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1912 | Submission Open

Keywords: cereal processing; starch; gluten; fiber; interactions

(This special issue belongs to the Section Grain)

Risk Assessment in Food Safety

edited by

Adriana Pavesi Arisseto Bragotto

submission deadline 25 Nov 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1554 | Submission Open

Keywords: foodborne pathogens; chemical contaminants; food additives; chemical residues; foreign matter; nutrients; allergens; intake; toxicity

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Quality and Safety)

Microbial and Emerging Technologies as Alternatives to Enhance Processes in a Sustainable Food Supply Chain

edited by

Wilson Jose Fernandes Lemos Junior

and Leandro Cappato

submission deadline 25 Nov 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1434 | Submission Open

Keywords: microbial alternatives; fermentation enhancement; sustainable food supply chain; microbial techniques; advanced microbiology; food science and technology; environmental and human health microbiomes; genetic and phenotypic analysis; technological advancements in fermentation; emerging technologies; food quality; food safety

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Engineering and Technology)

The Application of High Pressure and Pulsed Electric Field in Food Processing

edited by

Zamantha Escobedo-Avellaneda

and

Jorge Welti-Chanes

submission deadline 25 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 332 | Submission Open

Keywords: food safety/quality; food preservation; sensory analysis; functional/nutritional compounds; microorganism/enzyme inactivation; shelf life; biosynthesis; bioavailability; HHP- and PEF-assisted processes; macromolecule modifications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Engineering and Technology)

Exploring the Nexus of Meat Consumption, Health, and Environmental Sustainability

edited by

João M. Almeida

submission deadline 25 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 220 | Submission Open

Keywords: meat consumption; health implications; environmental impact; sustainability; livestock production; animal welfare; protein sources; sustainable diets; public health; interdisciplinary research; global trends

(This special issue belongs to the Section Meat)

Application of Innovative Technologies for Improving Food Quality and Safety

edited by

Patrícia Moreira Azoubel

submission deadline 27 Nov 2024 | 13 articles | Viewed by 23974 | Submission Open

Keywords: innovative technologies; non-thermal technology; food quality; food safety; food preservation; nutrition; food composition; bioactive compounds; sensory quality; chemometrics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Quality and Safety)

Advances in Fruit and Vegetable Quality, Bioactive Compounds, and Nutritional Value: 2nd Edition

edited by

Lucía Cassani

and

Andrea Gomez-Zavaglia

submission deadline 27 Nov 2024 | 6 articles | Viewed by 7177 | Submission Open

Keywords: valorizing strategies; overall quality; extended shelf life; green processes; bioactive compounds; stabilizing approaches; nanotechnology; functional foods

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Quality and Safety)

Detection, Risk Identification and Control of Foodborne Pathogenic Microorganisms

edited by

Yingwang Ye

submission deadline 27 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 172 | Submission Open

Keywords: detection; DNA typing; risk identification; control; foodborne pathogenic microorganism; fungal toxin

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Quality and Safety)

Chemical Properties, Extraction Methods and Bioaccessibility of Bioactive Substances in Plant Foods

edited by Cecilia E. Martínez-Sánchez and

Efigenia Montalvo González

submission deadline 28 Nov 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3314 | Submission Open

Keywords: bioactive compounds; extraction methods; bioaccessibility; functional foods; chemical properties

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutraceuticals, Functional Foods, and Novel Foods)

Novel Beverages Design: Properties, Sensory Characteristics, and Nutrition

edited by

Patricia García-Herrera

and Maria Luisa Perez-Rodriguez

submission deadline 28 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 262 | Submission Open

Keywords: novel beverages; milk alternatives; nutritional composition; bioactive compounds; obtaining process; sensorial properties

(This special issue belongs to the Section Drinks and Liquid Nutrition)

Fermented Alcoholic Beverages: Microorganisms, Quality, and Flavor Analysis

edited by

Jicheng Zhan

submission deadline 29 Nov 2024 | 7 articles | Viewed by 9356 | Submission Open

Keywords: fermentation microorganisms; microbial metabolites; volatile compounds; physiochemical compositions; sensory properties; quality analysis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Drinks and Liquid Nutrition)

Optimization in Sustainable Food Processing to Improve Efficiency and Quality

edited by

Jhih-Ying Ciou

Chihyao Hou

and

Kai-Min Yang

submission deadline 29 Nov 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3662 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable food processing; circular economy; bioresource material usage; food quality improvement; clean energy processing; food 3D printing; byproduct

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Security and Sustainability)

Effect of Processing and Cooking on Physicochemical, Sensory, and Functional Properties of Food: 2nd Edition

edited by

Sheng-Dun Lin

submission deadline 29 Nov 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2125 | Submission Open

Keywords: food technology; food processing; food cooking; functional food development; physicochemical quality characteristics; sensory quality characteristics (appearance; flavor; texture; and overall quality); antioxidant properties; bioactive compounds; functional properties evaluation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Engineering and Technology)

Emerging Challenges in the Management of Food Safety and Authenticity

edited by Angela Di Pinto

submission deadline 29 Nov 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1398 | Submission Open

Keywords: food safety management system; food safety; food traceability; food authentication; food pathogens; food chemical contaminants; analytical approaches

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Quality and Safety)

Diverse Food-Based Applications of Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) Techniques

edited by Magdalena Witek

submission deadline 29 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 233 | Submission Open

Keywords: nuclear magnetic resonance; time-domain NMR; NMR spectroscopy; magnetic resonance imaging; food structure; food ingredients; food functionality; food safety and quality; food processing

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Engineering and Technology)

Research on Sustainable Food Packaging Technology

edited by

Araceli García

and

Eduardo Espinosa Víctor

submission deadline 29 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 186 | Submission Open

Keywords: edible coatings; bio-resourced polymers; food additives; antimicrobial protection; postharvest food losses; food safety; food durability; food value chain

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Packaging and Preservation)

Recent Advances and New Strategies to Improve Meat and Meat Products Quality and Preservation

edited by

Paulo Eduardo Sichetti Munekata

Eva Maria Santos

Marco Antonio Trindade

and

Maria João Fraqueza

submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | 10 articles | Viewed by 39476 | Submission Open

Keywords: animal diet; natural ingredients; functional compounds; meat processing; nutritional quality; reformulation; shelf life; sensory analysis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Meat)

Coffee and Coffee Byproducts: Processing, Quality, Nutritional and Health Aspects - Volume II

edited by

Adriana Franca

and

Leandro S. Oliveira

submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | 12 articles | Viewed by 26938 | Submission Open

Keywords: byproduct valorization; coffee; coffee byproducts; coffee waste recovery; bioactive compounds; nutraceutical value

(This special issue belongs to the Section Drinks and Liquid Nutrition)

Natural Bioactive Components from Tea: Extraction, Processing and Therapeutic Potential

edited by

Xinlin Wei

and

Yang Wei

submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | 8 articles | Viewed by 21273 | Submission Open

Keywords: tea; natural bioactive components; extraction; processing; bioactivity; bioavailability; encapsulation; delivery; metabolic disorders; neurodegenerative diseases

(This special issue belongs to the Section Drinks and Liquid Nutrition)

Recent Advances in Lactic Acid Bacteria and Metabolite for Food Quality

edited by

Luis M. Medina

and

Fernando Perez Rodriguez

submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | 8 articles | Viewed by 20475 | Submission Open

Keywords: lactic acid bacteria ; bacteriocins ; probiotics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Microbiology)

Insights on the Health Benefits and Functional Potential of Food Bioactive Compounds

edited by

Diego Morales

submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | 9 articles | Viewed by 17214 | Submission Open

Keywords: bioactive compounds; antioxidant; anti-inflammatory; hypocholesterolemia; antiproliferation ; antihypertension ; prebiotic ; antidiabetic ; functional food ; microbiota

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Nutrition)

Structural Characterization of Food Proteins and Peptides

edited by

Vincenzo Cunsolo

Vera Muccilli

and

Rosaria Saletti

submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 11166 | Submission Open

Keywords: Foods; Proteins; Peptides; Bioactive compounds; Proteomics; Food allergy; Food traceability; Food safety

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Physics and (Bio)Chemistry)

The Study and Development of Plant-Based Alternatives to Animal Food Products

edited by

Lisa Pilkington

submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 8215 | Submission Open

Keywords: plant-based; meat alternatives; animal product alternatives; sustainable proteins; alternative proteins; analysis; vegetarian; product development; chemometric analysis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Foods)

Functional Foods (Phytochemicals) and Dietary Supplements in Prevention of Chronic Disorders/Conditions

edited by

Guillermo Petzold

Abishek Santhakumar

and

Nidhish Francis

submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 7839 | Submission Open

Keywords: phytochemicals; polyphenols; chronic disease; dietary supplementation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutraceuticals, Functional Foods, and Novel Foods)

Food Quality Characterization under Different Preservation Methods and Storage Conditions

edited by Yi Dong

submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 7691 | Submission Open

Keywords: food quality characterization; microbial safety; preservation and storage; taste; nutritional value

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Quality and Safety)

Advances in Food Polymers and Colloids: Processing and Applications

edited by

Yiguo Zhao

, Simin Feng and

Yang Wei

submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 7247 | Submission Open

Keywords: polysaccharide; protein; application; structure; function; controlled release

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Physics and (Bio)Chemistry)

Feature Review on Food Nutrition

edited by

Diego A. Moreno

and

Nieves Baenas

submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6758 | Submission Open

Keywords: bioactive compounds; human nutrition; lifestyle; metabolomics; microbiome; nutrients; phytochemicals; sustainable; safety

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Nutrition)

Factors Influencing Public Acceptance of Innovative Food Technologies and Products

edited by

Christine Coker

and

Yuyun Lu

submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6273 | Submission Open

Keywords: sensory evaluation; consumer preference; food technology; food science; edible crops; postharvest technology; descriptive language; lexicons

(This special issue belongs to the Section Sensory and Consumer Sciences)

Recent Progress on Multifunctional Food Packaging and Film Applications

edited by

Aleksandra Nesic

and

Gustavo Cabrera Barjas

submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5676 | Submission Open

Keywords: food packaging materials; polysaccharides; edible films; bioplastic; biobased antimicrobials; composite materials; nanotechnology; bio-adhesives

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Packaging and Preservation)

Production, Quality, Flavor Characteristics and Health Benefits of Tea

edited by Yanqin Yang

submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | 7 articles | Viewed by 5557 | Submission Open

Keywords: tea; processing technology; quality control; non-destructive testing technology; flavor; aroma; health benefits

(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Foods)

Strategies for Improving the Characteristics, Quality and Safety of Meat Products

edited by

Martin Škrlep

submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5456 | Submission Open

Keywords: processing techniques; quality improvement; innovations; sanitary quality; nutritional quality; meat products; meat processing; raw materials; additives; biochemical composition

(This special issue belongs to the Section Meat)

Wild Edible Plants: Ensuring Sustainable Food Security in an Era of Climate Change

edited by

Mauri Åhlberg

submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 5122 | Submission Open

Keywords: edible weeds; wild edible plants; sustainable food; food security; healthy food; alimurgic plants

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Security and Sustainability)

Future Perspectives and Challenges in Food Chemistry: Selected Papers from XIII Italian National Congress of Food Chemistry

edited by

Antonello Santini

and

Giuseppa Di Bella

submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4461 | Submission Open

Keywords: food analysis; food supplements; nutraceuticals; recovery; sustainability; safety; regulations; novel foods; bioactive compounds; mechanism of action; health and food

Prebiotics, Probiotics and Postbiotics: Current Trends in the Food Industry

edited by Xiaoyang Pang

submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3865 | Submission Open

Keywords: prebiotics; probiotics; postbiotics; interaction; regulatory mechanism; modification; application

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Microbiology)

Application of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Food Safety

edited by Yamine Bouzembrak

submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3798 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence (AI); machine learning (ML); food safety; predictive modelling in food safety; risk assessment; sensor-based monitoring; food traceability and smart labelling; quality control and inspection; decision support systems; regulatory compliance; smart sensors and Internet of Things (IoT); foodborne pathogens; personalized nutrition; food fraud detection

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Quality and Safety)

New Technological Advances in Meat Packaging: Shelf-Life and Safety

edited by

Djenane Djamel

submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3411 | Submission Open

Keywords: meat and meat products; quality; safety; shelf-life; innovative preservation technology for meat and meat products; conventional or unconventional modified atmospheres; bioactive molecules; biopolymers and active packaging; hurdle technologies for meat preservation; biomarkers and meat spoilage and safety

(This special issue belongs to the Section Meat)

How Does Consumers’ Perception Influence Their Food Choices?

edited by

Wilma Araújo

and

Sandra Fernandes Arruda

submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3399 | Submission Open

Keywords: food choices; acceptance; eating behaviour; consumer perception; consumer understanding; consumer preference; consumer behaviour; consumer evaluations; consumer attitudes

Sustainable Technological Advancements for Food Quality — Volume II

edited by

Danijela Bursać Kovačević

Igor Tomasevic

and

Predrag Putnik

submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2786 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable food processing; food safety; food quality; advanced technologies in processing; design of personalized functional foods; (phyto)chemistry and quantification of antioxidant bioactives; shelf-life and intelligent packaging; social responsibility and sustainability; food authenticity; chemometrics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Quality and Safety)

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