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Editors
Prof. Dr. Christopher J. Smith
Editor-in-ChiefManchester Food Research Centre, Manchester Metropolitan University, Hollings Faculty, Old Hall Lane, Manchester M14 6HR, UK Interests: immunoassays for food analysis; rheology; allergy; functional foods |
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Prof. Dr. Esther Sendra
Section Editor-in-ChiefAgroFood Technology Department, Escuela Politécnica Superior de Orihuela, Miguel Hernández University, Orihuela, Spain Interests: dairy foods; functional dairy products: probiotics, prebiotics and fibers; effect of animal feeding on milk quality and properties; foods of animal origin; quality and product development and improvement; fatty acid analysis of foods; gas chromatography Special Issues and Collections in MDPI journals |
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Prof. Dr. Joe Vinson
Section Editor-in-ChiefDepartment of Chemistry, University of Scranton, Scranton, PA, USA Website | E-Mail Interests: analytical chemistry; diabetology; nutritional biochemistry; glycation; ascorbic acid; antioxidant assays; lipids; diabetes; metabolism; food chemistry; anthocyanins; nutraceuticals; phytochemicals; bioactive; herbal medicine Special Issues and Collections in MDPI journals |
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Prof. Dr. Antonello Santini
Section Editor-in-ChiefDepartment of Pharmacy, University of Napoli Federico II, Via D. Montesano 49, Napoli, Italy Interests: food chemistry; food safety; food contaminants; nutraceuticals; mycotoxins and secondary metabolites; risk assesment; food analysis; chemistry and food education Special Issues and Collections in MDPI journals |
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Prof. Dr. Marina Carcea
Section Editor-in-ChiefNational Research Institute on Food and Nutrition (INRAN), Via Ardeatina 546, 00178 Roma, Italy Website | E-Mail Interests: cereal chemistry; cereal technology; food technological quality; vegetable foods technology and structure; food nutritional quality; food authenticity |
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Prof. Dr. Arun K. Bhunia
Section Editor-in-ChiefMolecular Food Microbiology Laboratory, Department of Food Science, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907, USA Website | E-Mail Interests: microbiology; nanobiotechnology; pathogenesis; food safety Special Issues and Collections in MDPI journals |
Editorial Board
Dr. Koushik Adhikari
Food Science & Technology, University of Georgia, Griffin Campus, GA 30223, USAWebsite | E-Mail Interests: sensory analysis; consumer behavior; food product development; food chemistry; sensometrics Special Issues and Collections in MDPI journals: Special Issue in Beverages: Coffee and its Consumption: Benefits and Risks |
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Prof. Dr. Marzia Albenzio
Department of the Sciences of Agriculture, Food and Environment, University of Foggia, Via Napoli, 25-71121 Foggia, ItalyWebsite | E-Mail Interests: Identification of molecular markers for the traceability of animal food products; Study of the enzymatic profile for animal food products characterization using innovative techniques; Study of the synergies between production and processing for the development of healthier animal food products; Feeding strategies to improve nutritional content and health benefits of milk and meat products; Study of biomedical properties of milk and meat; Study of the consumers’ preferences for animal friendly products |
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Prof. Dr. Rotimi Aluko
Department of Food and Human Nutritional Sciences, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2, CanadaWebsite | E-Mail Interests: food proteins; functional properties; bioactive peptides; spontaneously hypertensive rats; circular dichroism; protein hydrolysates; enzyme inhibition kinetics; angiotensin converting enzyme; renin; QSAR; antioxidants; antihypertensive |
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Dr. Juan E. Andrade
Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL 61801, USAWebsite | E-Mail Interests: food science and human nutrition; malnutrition; micronutrients deficiencies; global nutrition; iron deficiency anemia; vitamin A deficiency; protein deficiency; soy and dairy products; essential oils; antioxidants; intervention programs to address undernutrition; encapsulation technologies |
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Prof. Dr. Felix Barron
Food Nutrition and Packaging Sciences Department, Clemson University, Clemson, SC 29634, USAWebsite | E-Mail Interests: thermal processing; food packaging; probiotics; food engineering and HACCP and sanitation engineering Special Issues and Collections in MDPI journals: Special Issue in Foods: Thermal Processing of Foods Special Issue in Foods: Fermented Foods and Probiotics Special Issue in Foods: Thermal Processing of Food Products |
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Prof. Dr. Leslie D. Bourquin
Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, Michigan State University, 139A G. M. Trout FSHN Building, East Lansing, MI 48824-1224, USAWebsite | E-Mail Interests: diet and cancer risk; flavonoids; anthocyanins; food safety education; food safety management systems; international food safety |
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Dr. Byron Brehm-Stecher
Rapid Microbial Detection and Control Laboratory, Department of Food Science & Human Nutrition, Iowa State University, Ames, IA, USAWebsite | E-Mail Interests: rapid detection; flow cytometry; image analysis; single cell microbiology; natural antimicrobials; antimicrobial enhancement; mode of action; food microbiology |
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Prof. Dr. Charles Brennan
Department of Wine, Food and Molecular Biosciences, Lincoln University, Lincoln 7647, Christchurch, New ZealandWebsite | E-Mail Interests: polysaccharide utilization; glycemic response; dietary fibre; food structure and function Special Issues and Collections in MDPI journals: Special Issue in International Journal of Molecular Sciences: Dietary Fibre: Biochemistry and Nutritional Science Special Issue in Foods: Dietary Polysaccharides |
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Prof. Dr. Robert L. Buchanan
Center for Food Safety and Security Systems, College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, University of Maryland, 0119 Symons Hall, College Park, MD 20742, USAWebsite | E-Mail Interests: predictive microbiology; quantitative microbial risk assessment; microbial physiology; mycotoxicology; HACCP systems |
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Prof. Dr. Andrea Buettner
Department of Chemistry and Pharmacy, Emil Fischer Center, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, Henkestr. 9, 91054 Erlangen, GermanyWebsite | E-Mail Interests: food chemistry; analytical chemistry; organic chemistry; chromatography; spectroscopy; sample preparation; analytical chemistry instrumentation; method development; extraction; method validation; quality control of chemicals; foods and pharmaceuticals |
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Prof. Dr. Francesco Capozzi
Department of Agricultural and Food Science, Alma Mater Studiorum, University of Bologna, Campus of Food Science, Cesena (FC), ItalyWebsite | E-Mail Interests: Foodomics; NMR spectroscopy; metabonomics; food molecular profiles; food digestion; multivariate analysis of spectroscopic data Special Issues and Collections in MDPI journals: Special Issue in Nutrients: Foodomics 2009 Special Issue in Nutrients: Foodomics 2011 Special Issue in Foods: Foodomics 2013 |
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Prof. Dr. Edgar Chambers IV
Distinguished Professor and Director, Sensory Analysis Center, Ice Hall, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS 66506, USAWebsite | E-Mail Interests: sensory quality; consumer acceptance; health aspects; product development; shelf-life; quality control Special Issues and Collections in MDPI journals: Special Issue in Animals: Palatability of Pet Food Special Issue in Foods: Analysis of Sensory Properties in Foods |
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Prof. Dr. Maurizio Ciani
Department of Life and Environmental Science, Polytechnic University of Marche, Food, Industrial and Environmental microbiology Lab. Via Brecce Bianche, 60131 Ancona, ItalyWebsite | E-Mail Interests: yeast fermentation processes; wine and beer fermentation; yeast physiology; bioprocess; biomass recycling Special Issues and Collections in MDPI journals: Special Issue in Fermentation: Microbiota of Fermented Beverages |
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Dr. Emilie Combet
Department of Human Nutrition, School of Medicine, Dentistry and Nursing, College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UKWebsite | E-Mail Interests: farm-to-fork; nutrition and the lifecycle; nutrition and stress Special Issues and Collections in MDPI journals: Special Issue in Molecules: Dietary Bioactive Compounds: Metabolism, Mechanisms and Translational Significance for Health and Prevention of Diseases Special Issue in Foods: Food Reformulation and Innovation for Human Health |
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Dr. Corrado Costa
Consiglio per la ricerca in agricoltura e l'analisi dell'economia agraria (CREA), Unità di ricerca per l'ingegneria agraria, Monterotondo, ItalyInterests: image analysis; shape analysis; VIS-NIR imaging spectroscopy; multivariate statistics and modelling |
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Dr. Cristina Delgado-Andrade
Department of Physiology and Biochemistry of Animal Nutrition, Estación Experimental del Zaidín (EEZ-CSIC), 18100 Granada, SpainInterests: Maillard reaction; acrylamide; glycation; coffee; food science; food processing Special Issues and Collections in MDPI journals: Special Issue in Foods: New Knowledge in Analytical, Technological and Biological Aspects of the Maillard Reaction |
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Dr. Raffaella di Cagno
Department of Soil, Plant and Food Science, University of Bari Aldo Moro, Via G. Amendola 165/a, 70126 Bari, ItalyWebsite | E-Mail Interests: molecular microbiology and biotechnology of sourdough, cheese and vegetable/fruit lactic acid bacteria; proteomics of lactic acid bacteria in response to environmental stresses and quorum sensing; synthesis of biogenic compounds by lactic acid bacteria; transcriptomics and phenomics of lactic acid bacteria in response to plant niche environments |
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Prof. Dr. James S. Dickson
Department of Animal Science, Inter-Departmental Program in Microbiology, 2372 Kildee Hall, Iowa State University, Ames, IA 50011, USAWebsite | E-Mail Interests: food microbiology; foodborne pathogens; meat; food safety; food processing; risk assessment Special Issues and Collections in MDPI journals: Special Issue in Foods: Microbiology Safety of Meat Products |
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Prof. Dr. Peter R. Ellis
Biopolymers Group, Faculty of Health Sciences & Medicine, King's College London, Franklin-Wilkins Building, 150 Stamford Street, London SE1 9NH, UKWebsite | E-Mail Interests: structure and function of plant food polysaccharides; dietary fibre; mechanisms of starch digestion; gut function and postprandial metabolism |
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Dr. Mario Estévez
IPROCAR Research Institute, University of Extremadura, Avda Universidad s/n 10003, Caceres, SpainInterests: protein oxidation; lipid oxidation; maillard Reaction; muscle foods; phytochemicals; natural antioxidants; food biochemistry; nutrition |
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Dr. Anthony Fardet
INRA, Unit of Human Nutrition, Clermont-Ferrand-Theix-Lyon Research Center, 63122 Saint Genès-Champanelle, FranceWebsite | E-Mail Interests: preventive and holistic nutrition; plant-based food health potential; cereal-based food products; processing and nutritional values; antioxidants; lipotropes; fibre Special Issues and Collections in MDPI journals: Special Issue in Foods: Coarse Food Grain |
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Prof. Juana Fernández-López
AgroFood Technology Department, Escuela Politécnica Superior de Orihuela, Miguel Hernández University, Orihuela, SpainWebsite | E-Mail Interests: functional foods; dietary fiber; natural inhibitors; antioxidants; meat products; essential oils Special Issues and Collections in MDPI journals: Special Issue in Foods: Application of Essential Oils in Food Systems |
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Prof. Dr. Daniel Granato
Department of Food Engineering, State University of Ponta Grossa, Av. Carlos Cavalcanti, 4748, 84030-900, Ponta Grossa, BrazilWebsite | E-Mail Interests: food chemistry; analytical methods; phenolic compounds; food fraud Special Issues and Collections in MDPI journals: Special Issue in Foods: Food Identity, Authenticity and Fraud: The Full Spectrum Special Issue in Foods: Novel Food Processing and Extraction Technologies |
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Dr. Billy R. Hammond
Department of Psychology, University of Georgia, Athens, GA, USAInterests: lutein; zeaxanthin; carotenoids; eye; retina; brain; vision; sensory Special Issues and Collections in MDPI journals: Special Issue in Foods: Dietary Carotenoids and The Nervous System Special Issue in Nutrients: Nutrition and the Function of the Central Nervous System |
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Dr. Maria Hayes
Scientific Research Officer, Teagasc Food Research Centre, Ashtown, Dublin 15, IrelandWebsite1 | Website2 | E-Mail Interests: bioactive peptides; protein; fermentation; hydrolysis Special Issues and Collections in MDPI journals: Special Issue in Foods: Food Proteins and Bioactive Peptides |
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Prof. Dr. Yun-Hwa Peggy Hsieh
Department of Nutrition, Food & Exercise Sciences, Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida 32306, USAInterests: food immunochemistry; antibody development; rapid detection for food safety and quality; muscle food chemistry |
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Dr. Malik Altaf Hussain
1 Senior Technical Officer, NSW Food Authority, Department of Primary Industries, Sydney, Australia2 Adjunct Senior Lecturer in Food Microbiology, Department of Wine, Food and Molecular Biosciences, Lincoln University, New Zealand Interests: food safety; microbiological risk assessment; foodborne pathogens; safe food supply; HACCP; food safety management; food security; microbial biotechnology Special Issues and Collections in MDPI journals: Special Issue in Foods: Food Microbiology and Safety Special Issue in Foods: Microbial, Chemical and Physical Contamination of Food Products Special Issue in Foods: Fresh Produce Safety |
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Prof. Dr. Marcello Iriti
Department of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences, Milan State University, Via G. Celoria 2, Milan 20133, ItalyWebsite | E-Mail Interests: bioactive phytochemicals; plant secondary metabolism; medicinal and food plants; environmental pollution; environmental stresses; nutraceuticals; functional foods; ethnobotany; complementary and alternative medicine Special Issues and Collections in MDPI journals: Special Issue in International Journal of Molecular Sciences: Molecular Research in Plant Secondary Metabolism Topical Collection in Molecules: Phytochemicals: Biosynthesis, Metabolism and Biological Activities Special Issue in International Journal of Molecular Sciences: Plant Molecular Biology Special Issue in International Journal of Molecular Sciences: Molecular Research in Plant Secondary Metabolism 2015 Special Issue in International Journal of Molecular Sciences: Nutrigenetics and Nutrigenomics Special Issue in International Journal of Molecular Sciences: Plant Innate Immunity Special Issue in International Journal of Molecular Sciences: Molecular Research on Global Climate Change and Atmospheric Pollution Special Issue in International Journal of Molecular Sciences: Pulses Special Issue in Foods: Dietary Melatonin, a New Element in Food Science Special Issue in International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health: Agrochemicals in the Agri-Food Chain Special Issue in International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health: Mycotoxins in the Agri-Food Chain Special Issue in International Journal of Molecular Sciences: Metabolomics in the Plant Sciences 2017 Special Issue in International Journal of Molecular Sciences: Plant Innate Immunity 2.0 Special Issue in International Journal of Molecular Sciences: Pulses 2.0 |
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Dr. C.B. Alvin Lee
Institute for Food Safety and Health, Illinois Institute of Technology, Moffett Campus, 6502 South Archer Road, Bedford Park, IL 60501-1957, USAWebsite | E-Mail Interests: food safety; food microbiology; food virology; bacteria and viruses; inoculated pack studies or challenge studies; food processing techniques especially novel non-thermal processing techniques |
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Dr. Manuela Mariotti
Department of Food, Environmental and Nutritional Sciences (DeFENS), Università degli Studi di Milano, via G. Celoria 2, 20133 Milan, ItalyInterests: food science and technology; cereal science and technology; cereals; minor cereals; pseudocereals; baked foods; bread; pasta Special Issues and Collections in MDPI journals: Special Issue in Foods: Gluten-Free Foods |
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Dr. Francisco J. Morales
Spanish National Research Council (CSIC), Institute of Food Science, Technology and Nutrition (ICTAN), Jose Antonio Novais 10, 28040 Madrid, SpainWebsite | E-Mail Interests: food chemistry; chemical modifications in processed foods; Maillard reaction; caramelization; chemical contaminants; risk/benefits evaluation; acrylamide; advanced glycation end products; kinetic modeling; bakery products; coffee; potato |
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Dr. Diego A. Moreno
Phytochemistry Laboratory, Department of Food Science and Technology, National Council for Scientfic Research (CEBAS-CSIC), Murcia, SpainWebsite | E-Mail Interests: food science and technology; phytochemistry; bioactive compounds; healthy foods; human nutrition, wellbeing; energy metabolism (obesity, diabetes) Special Issues and Collections in MDPI journals: Special Issue in Foods: Functional and Bioactive Properties of Food |
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Dr. Federico Pallottino
CRA Agricultural Research Council , Roma, Latium, ItalyInterests: precision farming; proximal sensing; food quality evaluation; post-harvest; optoelectronics; image analysis; colorimetric analysis; rheometry; texture; multivariate statistics; VIS-NIR spectroscopy; logistic |
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Dr. Sara Panseri
Department of Veterinary Sciences for Health, Animal Production and Food Security-WASP via Celoria 10, 20134 Milan, ItalyInterests: food safety; relations between production and processing for the development of healthier foods of animal origin according to european legislations; traceability of food of animal origin; shelf-life and sensory properties; food packaging; quantitative microbial risk ssessment; analytical chemistry instrumentation, method development, extraction, method validation, quality control through the food chain of foods of animal origin (milk and dairy products, meat, fish, honey and bee products); food nutritional quality; food authenticity |
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Prof. Dr. Antonello Paparella
Faculty of Bioscience and Technology for Food, Agriculture and Environment, University of Teramo, Teramo, ItalyInterests: Listeria monocytogenes; food microbiology; foodborne diseases; food safety; antimicrobials; food preservation; milk; meat; seafood |
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Prof. Dr. Barry J. Parsons
School of Clinical and Applied Sciences, Leeds Beckett University, Leeds LS1 3HE, UKInterests: antioxidants; reactive oxidative species; polysaccharides; diet and cancer |
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Dr. Abani K. Pradhan
Department of Nutrition and Food Science and Center for Food Safety and Security Systems, University of Maryland, 0112 Skinner Building, College Park, MD 20742, USAWebsite | E-Mail Interests: food safety; risk analysis; quantitative risk assessment; food safety engineering; predictive microbiology; molecular epidemiology; food quality; HACCP; food process engineering |
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Dr. Predrag Putnik
University of Zagreb, Pierottijeva 6, 10000 Zagreb, CroatiaWebsite1 | Website2 | E-Mail Interests: general statistics; research methodology; experimental design; mathematical modeling; multivariate analysis; novel food processing and extraction technologies Special Issues and Collections in MDPI journals: Special Issue in Foods: Novel Food Processing and Extraction Technologies |
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Dr. Tom Ross
Agricutlure and Food Systems, University of Tasmania, AustraliaInterests: food microbiology, predictive microbiology, food safety, food safety |
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Dr. Geoffrey Savage
Food Group, Department of Wine, Food and Molecular Biosciences, Agriculture and Life Sciences, Lincoln University, Canterbury, New ZealandInterests: positive components of honey; antinutritive compounds in foods; oxalates in foods and effects of cooking and processing; effects of absorbed oxalates on human metabolism; composition and nutritive features of new foods |
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Prof. Dr. Juan L. Silva
Food Processing and Safety Department of Food Science, Nutrition, and Health Promotion, Mississippi State University, 945 Stone Blvd., Herzer Bldg., Box 9805, Mississippi State, MS 39762, USAWebsite | E-Mail Interests: food technology/science; aquaculture; fruits and vegetables and nuts; food safety; HACCP; food processing; bioactive components; shelf life foods; food engineering |
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Prof. Dr. Harjinder Singh
RIDDET INSTITUTE, Massey University, Private Bag 11-222, Palmerston North, New ZealandInterests: understanding structures, interactions, and functions of food proteins; food emulsions, encapsulation, protection and delivery of bioactive compounds in foods and food formulations |
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Prof. Dr. J. Scott Smith
Food Science Institute, Dept of Animal Sci & Ind, 208 Call Hall, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS 66506, USAWebsite | E-Mail Interests: antioxidants; spices; meat chemistry; browning reaction; analytical chemical methods; instrumentation; irradiation; heterocyclic amines; fats and oils; additives; chemical contaminants Special Issues and Collections in MDPI journals: Special Issue in Foods: Heterocyclic Amines in Muscle Foods Products |
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Prof. Costas Stathopoulos, FIFST
Head of Food and Drink Division, School of Science, Engineering and Technology Abertay University, Bell Street, Dundee, DD1 1HG, ScotlandWebsite | E-Mail Interests: waste utilisation; plant bioactives; cereal science; postharvest; novel technologies Special Issues and Collections in MDPI journals: Special Issue in Foods: Utilisation of Plant Food Waste Special Issue in Foods: Biochemical Changes in Postharvest Fruits and Vegetables with Impact in Quality |
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Prof. Dr. Mingqian Tan
National Engineering Research Center of Seafood, Faculty of School of Food Science and Technology, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian 116034, P. R. ChinaWebsite | E-Mail Interests: food nanotechnology; nanomaterials synthesis; analytical chemistry; surface modification; nanoprobes; fluorescence imaging; molecular imaging; biomaterials Special Issues and Collections in MDPI journals: Special Issue in Nanomaterials: Fluorescence Nanoprobes: From Synthesis to Applications |
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Dr. Chrysoula Tassou
Hellenic Agricultural Organisation-DEMETER Institute of Technology of Agricultural Products Sofokli Venizelou 1, Lycovrissi 14123, Attica, GreeceInterests: food fermentation; olive, meat, dairy, wine fermentation; food safety; probiotics, functional foods; food processing, high pressure; metabolomics Special Issues and Collections in MDPI journals: Special Issue in Fermentation: Microbial Foods—The Science of Fermented Foods |
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Dr. Gian Carlo Tenore
Department of Pharmacy, University of Naples "Federico II", Via Domenico Montesano, 49 - 80131 Napoli, ItalyInterests: antioxidants; polyphenols; flavonoids; food chemistry; nutraceuticals; food analysis; food safety; bioactive compounds |
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Prof. Dr. Saskia van Ruth
Food Quality and Design Group, Wageningen University and Research, P.O. Box 8129, 6700 EV Wageningen, The NetherlandsWebsite | E-Mail Interests: food identity; food authenticity and fraud; analytical chemistry Special Issues and Collections in MDPI journals: Special Issue in Foods: Food Identity, Authenticity and Fraud: The Full Spectrum |
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Prof. Dr. Theo H. Varzakas
Department of Food Technology, Technological Educational Institute of Peloponnese, Kalamata, GreeceInterests: food quality; foodborne pathogens; food safety; food microbiology and safety; food preservation; food analysis; food technology; food safety management systems Special Issues and Collections in MDPI journals: Special Issue in Foods: Microbiology of Fermented Foods and Beverages Special Issue in Foods: Qualitative Analysis of Food Products |
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Dr. Qin Wang
Nutrition and Food Science Department, University of Maryland, College Park, MD 20742, USAWebsite | E-Mail Interests: biopolymer biophysics; food nanotechnology; micro- and nano-encapsulation for controlled release; functional foods; nutrient delivery; biodegradable packaging materials; microgreen; antimicrobial agents and antioxidants; biosensor; biopolymer coatings |
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Dr. Danyang Ying
CSIRO Agriculture & Food, 671 Sneydes Road, Werribee, Melbourne, VIC3030, AustraliaInterests: food extrusion; value addition to agricultural and horticultural biomass; microencapsulation; functional food ingredients; probiotics; drying; fluid bed coating; biomaterials; biopolymers; water sorption; physical properties; glass transition; reaction kinetics; computer modelling |
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Dr. Emanuele Zannini
Cereal and Beverage Science Research Group, School of Food and Nutritional Sciences, University College Cork, College Road, Cork, IrelandWebsite | E-Mail Interests: microbiology, food engineering, and food nutrition; formulation of food and beverage products able to address consumers’ preference and dietary needs, as well as complement the medical therapy requirements Special Issues and Collections in MDPI journals: Special Issue in Foods: Grain-based Foods: Processing, Properties, and Heath Attributes |