Advances in Functional Foods and Natural Products
A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Food Science and Technology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 25 February 2026 | Viewed by 50
Special Issue Editors
Interests: food science and technology; welfare and quality of meat; fish products and waste; meat product formulation and quality
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The growing demand for healthier eating habits has driven the development of functional foods and the use of natural products with bioactive properties. Functional foods provide health benefits beyond basic nutrition, while natural compounds derived from plants, animals, fungi, or microorganisms have been extensively studied for their antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and other biological effects.
This Special Issue of Applied Sciences aims to gather research focused on the extraction, characterization, and application of these compounds in food matrices, as well as their impact on sensory, technological, and functional quality. Studies on innovative food formulations with health appeal are especially encouraged.
Contributions addressing sustainability, clean-label strategies, sensory quality, and in vitro or in vivo biological effects are also welcome. This Special Issue offers an interdisciplinary platform connecting food science, nutrition, and health.
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Prof. Dr. Elenice Souza Dos Reis Goes
Prof. Dr. Cintia da Silva Araújo
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- functional foods
- natural bioactive compounds
- health-promoting ingredients
- food product innovation
- nutraceuticals
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