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Trace Elements in Food: Nutritional and Safety Issues submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5991 | Submission Open
Keywords: trace elements; nutrients; safety; toxicity; foods
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Quality and Safety)
Lactobacillus as a Biotechnological Tool to Improve Food Quality and Human Health
edited by
submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5330 | Submission Open
Keywords: Lactobacillus; biotechnological applications; food fermentation; probiotics; gut microbiome; food quality improvement; human health benefits; bioactive compounds; anti-inflammatory properties; probiotic strains
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Microbiology)
Effect of Different Winemaking Processes on Quality and Composition of Wines
edited by Xiaotao Sun
submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5307 | Submission Open
Keywords: flavor; aroma; aroma-active compounds; baijiu; flavor omics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Drinks and Liquid Nutrition)
Food Ingredients from Food Wastes and By-Products submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 5169 | Submission Open
Keywords: bioactive compounds; oil; protein; polysaccharides; extraction; foods; natural products; plant-based
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutraceuticals, Functional Foods, and Novel Foods)
AI-Powered Advances in Data Handling for Enhanced Food Analysis: From Chemometrics to Machine Learning
edited by
submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4906 | Submission Open
Keywords: data handling tools; chemometrics; machine learning; artificial intelligence (AI); food analysis; food quality assessment; safety evaluation; authenticity verification; feature extraction; multivariate data analysis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Analytical Methods)
Foodomics Fifteen Years On From. Where Are We Now, What’s Next
edited by , Elena Babini and
submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4134 | Submission Open
Keywords: FoodOmics; alternative nutrients; biomarkers; bioaccessibility; bioavailability; food categories; food processing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Foodomics)
Food Contaminants and Human Health submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4068 | Submission Open
Keywords: emerging contaminants; diet; priority pollutants; heavy metals; pesticides; mycotoxin
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Quality and Safety)
The Analysis and Risk Assessment of Organic Pollutants in Food Products
edited by Serenella Seccia and
submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3173 | Submission Open
Keywords: pesticides; dyes; antibiotics; disinfectants; food additives; nitrophenols; analytical methods; food toxicity; green pesticides; green antibiotics; green additives
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Toxicology)
The Latest Research on Natural Antioxidants and Antimicrobials in Food
edited by Carlos Enrique Ochoa Velasco, Paola Hernández Carranza and Irving Israel Ruiz-López
submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3085 | Submission Open
Keywords: plant-based antioxidants and antimicrobials; functional properties; bioactive peptides; novel carriers; green extraction
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutraceuticals, Functional Foods, and Novel Foods)
New Methods in Food Processing and Analysis
edited by
submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3075 | Submission Open
Keywords: innovative processing techniques; sustainability; quality and safety; process analytical technology; artificial intelligence/machine learning techniques; traceability and authenticity
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Engineering and Technology)
Drying Technology Used in Food Processing and Preservation
edited by Fanqianhui Yu, Suisui Jiang and Xing Qiao
submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2840 | Submission Open
Keywords: drying technology; drying principles; food safety and quality; food processing; food properties
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Engineering and Technology)
Contaminants in Seafood: Prevention, Control, and Detection—Volume II
edited by , , Daofeng Qu and Jun Yan
submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2567 | Submission Open
Keywords: seafood-borne pathogens; seafood-borne spoilage microorganisms; antibiotic residues; heavy metal residues; rapid detection techniques; eliminating and controlling of contaminants in seafood; resurgence and pathogenesis of seafood-borne pathogens
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Quality and Safety)
Application of Natural Plant Extracts to Improve the Nutritional and Health-Related Properties of Food Products
edited by Giuseppina Crescente and
submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2329 | Submission Open
Keywords: plant extracts; nutritional and health-related properties; food fortification  
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutraceuticals, Functional Foods, and Novel Foods)
Innovative Chromatographic and Spectroscopic Analytical Methods for Analysis of Foods
edited by
submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2127 | Submission Open
Keywords: column chromatography; thin-layer chromatography; gas chromatography; high-performance liquid chromatography; near-infrared spectroscopy; infrared spectroscopy; raman spectroscopy; laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy; hyperspectral imaging; chemometrics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Analytical Methods)
Recent Advances and Future Trends in Fermented and Functional Foods: 2nd Edition submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2123 | Submission Open
Keywords: functional food and nutraceuticals; medicinal foods; plant cell culture for functional foods; traditional foods with medicinal values; fermentation technology; evolving techniques in food processing; genetically modified organisms in food; food safety and quality; nutritional quality improvement; nanotechnology in food
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutraceuticals, Functional Foods, and Novel Foods)
Probiotic Lactic Acid Bacteria: Functional and Safety Characterization and Employment in the Production of Probiotic (Fermented) Foods and Beverages submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1931 | Submission Open
Keywords: lactic acid bacteria; fermented foods and beverages; probiotics; safety assessment; genomics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Microbiology)
Functional Carbohydrate Products: From Structure to Application
edited by , Xuesong Xiang and Rongrong Ma
submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1917 | Submission Open
Keywords: starch; dietary fiber; structural design; precision processing; nutrition
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Physics and (Bio)Chemistry)
Food Emulsions: Preparation, Stabilization, and Applications in Encapsulation of Bioactive Compounds
edited by Xiangquan Zeng, and Tao Zheng
submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1796 | Submission Open
Keywords: food emulsions; bioactive compounds; encapsulation techniques; delivery systems; encapsulation of polyphenols; encapsulation of essential oils; encapsulation of aroma compounds; encapsulation of vitamins; biological activity; health benefits
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Engineering and Technology)
Postharvest Technologies and Applications in Food and Its Products
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submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1735 | Submission Open
Keywords: postharvest fruits and vegetables; postharvest technology; postharvest physiology; quality deterioration; microbial decay
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Packaging and Preservation)
Food Fraud as a Global Problem: Advanced Analytical Tools to Detect Species, Country of Origin and Adulterations: Second Edition
edited by , , , Duoyong Zhao and
submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1552 | Submission Open
Keywords: geographical origin; food fraud; food adulteration; fingerprints; stable isotopic ratios; spectroscopy; omics; AI technologies
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Quality and Safety)
Strategies to Improve the Sensory and Nutritional Quality of Bakery Products submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1541 | Submission Open
Keywords: bakery products; bread preparation technology; sensory quality; sensory methods for baking products; nutritional quality; functional ingredients; product texture; dough rheology; leavening agents for controlled fermentation; consumer-centered bakery product development; packaging of bakery products
(This special issue belongs to the Section Grain)
The Past, Present and Future of the Fruit Wine Industry
edited by , Tingting Ma and Qian Ge
submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1423 | Submission Open
Keywords: fruit wine; wine; yeast; processing and wine making; bioactive compounds; health effects
(This special issue belongs to the Section Drinks and Liquid Nutrition)
Effect of Conventional and Novel Food Processing on Structure and Physicochemical Properties of Foodstuffs: 2nd Edition submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1414 | Submission Open
Keywords: food processing; food structure; proteins; starch; fiber; bioactivity; fermentation; freeze-drying; extrusion; novel emerging technologies  
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Engineering and Technology)
Recent Advances in Low Glycaemic-Index Foods: Development, Mechanism and Health Benefits
edited by Jian Zhu, Hongsheng Liu and Cheng Li
submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1203 | Submission Open
Keywords: low-glycemic-index foods; functional foods; nutrition; digestive health; gut microbiota; specific populations
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutraceuticals, Functional Foods, and Novel Foods)
Microbial Fermentation of Food: Beneficial Strains, Active Substances, Functional Properties
edited by Ling Sun and
submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1073 | Submission Open
Keywords: food fermentation; food microbiology; fermentation technology; fermented food; functional properties
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Biotechnology)
Fruit By-Products and Their Applications in Food Industry submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1006 | Submission Open
Keywords: food analysis; sustainable ingredients; health science; food industry; food by-products; food applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutraceuticals, Functional Foods, and Novel Foods)
New Horizons in the Synthesis, Recovery and Application of Bioactive Compounds Using Eco-Friendly Approaches submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 988 | Submission Open
Keywords: bioactive compounds; cloud point extraction; environmentally friendly approaches; functional food; germination; green solvents; health-promoting properties; natural antioxidants; plant extracts; sprouting
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutraceuticals, Functional Foods, and Novel Foods)
Recent Advances in the Detection of Food Contaminants and Pollutants submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 914 | Submission Open
Keywords: food contamination; pollutant detection; metabolites; targeted and untargeted analysis; separative techniques; mass spectrometry; spectroscopic techniques; food safety
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Analytical Methods)
Identification, Characterization, and Quantification of Food Compounds Using Chromatography and Mass Spectrometry: Second Edition submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 452 | Submission Open
Keywords: food analysis; food security; food authenticity; natural products; aroma compounds; bioactive compounds; liquid chromatography; gas chromatography; mass spectrometry; chromatographic method development; sample preparation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Analytical Methods)
Development of Fluorescent and Infrared Spectroscopy Applications in Food Analysis: Second Edition submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 416 | Submission Open
Keywords: optical spectroscopy; fluorescence spectroscopy; infrared spectroscopy; food composition; food diagnostics; proteins; phenols; lipids; polysaccharides; vitamins
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Analytical Methods)
Food Bioactive Compounds and Emerging Processing and Extraction Techniques
edited by Rosa Maria Cámara, Francesca Bot and Elena Arranz
submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 403 | Submission Open
Keywords: microextraction techniques; extraction techniques; supercritical extraction; subcritical fluid extraction; natural products extraction; green extraction; sustainable extraction methods; dispersive solid-phase extraction; ultrasound-assisted extraction; food bioactive compounds; polyphenols; antioxidants; carotenoids
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Physics and (Bio)Chemistry)
Emerging Antimicrobial Technology Applied in Food Packaging
edited by , Alya Limayem and Zahra Allahdad
submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 367 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer; biopolymer; natural extract; non-thermal; antimicrobial; composite films; packaging; nanoparticles; natural extract; shelf life  
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Engineering and Technology)
Extraction, Characterization and Bioactive Properties of Plants Foods: 2nd Edition
edited by and
submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 344 | Submission Open
Keywords: extraction; cloud point extraction; bioactive compounds; monoterpenes; sterols; plant foods; phenolic compounds; polyphenols; flavonoids; phytoestrogens
(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Foods)
The Use of Emerging and Environmentally Friendly Extraction Techniques in Food Science
edited by and Lidia Montero
submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 338 | Submission Open
Keywords: microwave-assisted extraction (MAE); pulsed electric field-assisted extraction; ultrasound-assisted extraction (UAE); enzyme-assisted extraction (EAE); compressed fluid technologies (PLE; GXL; SFE); green solvents; deep eutectic solvents; bio-based solvents; sustainability; environmental impact; food extraction; bioactive ingredients; food by-products; biorefinery
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Engineering and Technology)
Utilization of Biocontrol Agents and Natural Compounds for Enhancing Food Preservation and Functionality submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 337 | Submission Open
Keywords: natural food preservatives; natural compounds; functional foods; microbial metabolites; biocontrol agents; bacteriocins
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Physics and (Bio)Chemistry)
Bioactive Compounds, Nutritional Quality and Oxidative Stability of Edible Oils and By-Products of Their Extraction—Volume II submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 323 | Submission Open
Keywords: edible oils; cold-pressed oils; by-products of oil pressing in food production; bioactive compounds; nutritional quality; oxidative stability
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Quality and Safety)
Improvement of the Functional, Bioactive, and Flavor Properties of Food Proteins through Processing Technology
edited by Xueying Mao, and Han Gong
submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 276 | Submission Open
Keywords: animal protein; plant protein; insect protein; functional property; bioactivity; flavor property; high hydrostatic pressure; enzymatic modification; microbial fermentation; pulsed electric fields or pulsed lights; electron beams
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutraceuticals, Functional Foods, and Novel Foods)
Feature Review on Food Analytical Methods
edited by
submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 243 | Submission Open
Keywords: food analysis; novel analytical approaches; food quality; authenticity; recovery; green analytical approach; sustainability; method validation; traceability; nanotechnological approach; safety; contaminants
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Analytical Methods)
Advances in Microbial Polysaccharide Research: Bioactivity, Molecular Mechanisms and Food Applications
edited by
submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 225 | Submission Open
Keywords: microbial polysaccharides; structural-activities relationships; bioactivity; food industry; metabolic engineering; polysaccharide synthesis pathway; regulation mechanism
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Nutrition)
Foodomics Approaches to Make Possible the Verification of the Authenticity of Foods submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 176 | Submission Open
Keywords: authenticity; foodomics; flavoromics; metabolomics; biomarkers
(This special issue belongs to the Section Foodomics)
Conventional and Emerging Technologies for Meat Processing
edited by Javier Telis-Romero and Marcio Augusto Ribeiro Sanches
submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 161 | Submission Open
Keywords: meat processing; unconventional technologies; vacuum impregnation; power ultrasound; high-pressure processing; pulsed electric fields; process optimization; process engineering; technological properties
(This special issue belongs to the Section Meat)
Novel Technologies for the Analysis of Bioactive Natural Products from Plant Foods
edited by Matilde D'Arrigo
submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 145 | Submission Open
Keywords: plants; byproduct vegetable industries; green extraction; optimum analysis; bioactive compounds; valorization; natural additives
(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Foods)
Starch Structure and Function in the Context of Functional Foods Development
edited by Jiayue Guo and Lingyan Kong
submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 140 | Submission Open
Keywords: starch structure; starch function; functional foods; digestibility; nutritional profiles; processing techniques
(This special issue belongs to the Section Grain)
Advances in Biosensor Applications for Food Safety
edited by Lingyi Lan
submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 131 | Submission Open
Keywords: food safety; biosensors; nanomaterials; food chemical contaminants; real-time monitoring
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Quality and Safety)
Advances in Research on Olive Oil Quality, Production, and Consumption: 2nd Edition submission deadline 5 Jan 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 822 | Submission Open
Keywords: olive oil; olive oil production technology; olive oil quality; olive oil composition; olive oil authenticity; bioactive constituents; volatile compounds; sensory characteristics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Quality and Safety)
Advances in Food Processing, Quality Control, and Functional Properties of Egg Products
edited by
submission deadline 5 Jan 2025 | Viewed by 225 | Submission Open
Keywords: egg; egg product; egg powder products
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Quality and Safety)
Preparation, Characterization, and Application of the Delivery System for Food Products: 2nd Edition
edited by Qing Guo and
submission deadline 7 Jan 2025 | Viewed by 149 | Submission Open
Keywords: resistant starch; delivery system; bioactive compound; controlled release; stability; digestion; gut microbiota; functional foods
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Engineering and Technology)
Editorial Board Members’ Collection Series: “Global Food Security and Sustainability” submission deadline 10 Jan 2025 | 12 articles | Viewed by 49510 | Submission Open
Keywords: food security; nutrition; sustainability; well-being; global food security and sustainability; genetically modified food; pathogen infections; safety; agriculture resource systems; water; energy and food
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Security and Sustainability)
Food Fermentation Strains: Physiology, Metabolic Characteristics and Application
edited by
submission deadline 10 Jan 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 10752 | Submission Open
Keywords: food microorganisms; food fermentation; bioactive substances; food synthetic biology; microbial cell factories; probiotics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Biotechnology)
Bioactive Compounds in the Spotlight: State-of-the-Art Research in Dietary Supplements, Functional Foods, and Nutraceuticals submission deadline 10 Jan 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 10606 | Submission Open
Keywords: bioactive peptides; polyphenols; probiotics; phytochemicals; algae-derived nutraceuticals; plant-based meat; functional dairy products; natural food additives; functional beverages; healthy fats
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutraceuticals, Functional Foods, and Novel Foods)
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