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Feature Review Papers in ‘Food Science and Technology’ Section

A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Food Science and Technology".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (31 October 2023) | Viewed by 20197

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Dear Colleagues,

As the Editorial Board Member of the section Food Science and Technology, we are glad to announce the Special Issue “Feature Review Paper in ‘Food Science and Technology’ Section”. This Special Issue aims to collect high-quality reviews, systematic reviews, and meta-analyses from the field of food science and technology (https://www.mdpi.com/journal/applsci/sections/food_science_and_technology).

We hope all published papers will be widely read and highly influential in the field. The topics of interest for this Special Issue include, but are not limited to:

  • Food microbiology;
  • Emerging food technologies;
  • Improvement of food science procedures;
  • Food storage and preservation;
  • Development of food analytical methods;
  • The role of food science in human nutrition;
  • Food, health, and environment.

Prof. Dr. Wojciech Kolanowski
Prof. Dr. Ángel José Gutiérrez Fernández
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • food science
  • food technology
  • food processing
  • functional foods
  • food microbiology
  • food analysis

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Edible Packaging: A Technological Update for the Sustainable Future of the Food Industry
by Surya Sasikumar Nair, Joanna Trafiałek and Wojciech Kolanowski
Appl. Sci. 2023, 13(14), 8234; https://doi.org/10.3390/app13148234 - 15 Jul 2023
Cited by 16 | Viewed by 13670
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This review aims to address the current data on edible packaging systems used in food production. The growing global population, changes in the climate and dietary patterns, and the increasing need for environmental protection, have created an increasing demand for waste-free food production. [...] Read more.
This review aims to address the current data on edible packaging systems used in food production. The growing global population, changes in the climate and dietary patterns, and the increasing need for environmental protection, have created an increasing demand for waste-free food production. The need for durable and sustainable packaging materials has become significant in order to avoid food waste and environmental pollution. Edible packaging has emerged as a promising solution to extend the shelf life of food products and reduce dependence on petroleum-based resources. This review analyzes the history, production methods, barrier properties, types, and additives of edible packaging systems. The review highlights the advantages and importance of edible packaging materials and describes how they can improve sustainability measures. The market value of edible packaging materials is expanding. Further research on and developments in edible food packaging materials are needed to increase sustainable, eco-friendly packaging practices that are significant for environmental protection and food safety. Full article
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Atomic Spectroscopy-Based Analysis of Heavy Metals in Seaweed Species
by Randall Lindenmayer, Lucy Lu, Frieda Eivazi and Zahra Afrasiabi
Appl. Sci. 2023, 13(8), 4764; https://doi.org/10.3390/app13084764 - 10 Apr 2023
Cited by 6 | Viewed by 5473
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This review compiles different analytical methods reported by the researchers studying heavy metal contents in seaweed samples from a variety of natural and commercial sources. Heavy metals in seaweed affect environmental health and human health due to seaweed’s role in the aquatic food [...] Read more.
This review compiles different analytical methods reported by the researchers studying heavy metal contents in seaweed samples from a variety of natural and commercial sources. Heavy metals in seaweed affect environmental health and human health due to seaweed’s role in the aquatic food chain and human consumption. The potential for heavy metal presence in seaweed is due to industrial pollution and other human activities. There is an ongoing demand for evaluation of the presence of nutritional as well as hazardous metals in raw and processed seaweeds. This review article will look at the importance and usage of seaweed, the importance of measuring heavy metals in seaweed, seaweed’s ability to absorb heavy metals, the health risks of consuming seaweed, and reported atomic spectroscopy-based heavy metal analysis methods in research on seaweed. Full article
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