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Emerging Technologies in Food Microbiology: Innovations in Beer, Wine and Fermented Beverages

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

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 February 2027 | Viewed by 815

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Department of Fermentation Technology and Microbiology, Faculty of Food Technology, University of Agriculture in Krakow, Balicka Street 122, 30-149 Kraków, Poland
Interests: food microbiology; fermented beverages; microbial control; sustainable production methods

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Department of Agricultural and Food Sciences, University of Bologna, Viale Fanin, 40, 40127 Bologna, Italy
Interests: wine; volatiles; phenolics; vinegars; fruit juices
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Dear Colleagues, 

The Special Issue aims to explore recent advances in microbial processes, quality control and biotechnological

innovations shaping the production of alcoholic and non-alcoholic fermented beverages. As fermentation science continues to evolve, novel techniques such as metagenomics, artificial intelligence-driven quality assessment and precision fermentation are transforming the way we understand and control microbial activity in beer, wine and other beverages. 

This Special Issue welcomes contributions covering a broad range of topics, including microbial ecology of fermentation, advances in yeast and bacterial strain selection, bioprocess optimization and innovative preservation methods. We also encourage research on sustainable brewing and winemaking practices, non-traditional fermentation substrates and the impact of emerging technologies on flavor and sensory profiles. By gathering insights from leading researchers worldwide, this issue will serve as a valuable resource for industry professionals and scientists striving to improve the safety, efficiency and quality of fermented beverages.

Dr. Aneta Pater
Dr. Fabio Chinnici
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Keywords

  • food microbiology
  • fermentation technology
  • beer and wine microbiota
  • yeast and bacterial fermentation
  • bioprocess optimization
  • sustainable brewing and winemaking
  • flavor development in fermented beverages
  • emerging preservation techniques

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Mineral Profile of Beetroot Ferments Enriched with Parsley Leaves
by Hanna Śmigielska, Alfred Błaszczyk, Sylwia Sady and Patrycja Trzęsowska
Appl. Sci. 2026, 16(14), 7000; https://doi.org/10.3390/app16147000 - 13 Jul 2026
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Fermented vegetable beverages are increasingly considered functional foods, yet the effect of fermentation and plant-based fortification on their mineral profile remains insufficiently described. This study aimed to evaluate the mineral composition of beetroot ferments enriched with parsley leaves, considering the technological form of [...] Read more.
Fermented vegetable beverages are increasingly considered functional foods, yet the effect of fermentation and plant-based fortification on their mineral profile remains insufficiently described. This study aimed to evaluate the mineral composition of beetroot ferments enriched with parsley leaves, considering the technological form of the additive and fermentation time. Beetroot ferments were prepared without parsley addition (control) and with chopped or blended parsley leaves, and analyzed after 24, 48, 72, and 96 h of fermentation. The concentrations of Ca, K, Mg, Na, Fe, Mn, Zn, and Cu were determined using microwave plasma atomic emission spectrometry (MP-AES) after microwave-assisted digestion, and their contribution to dietary reference values was calculated. The results showed that potassium was the dominant macroelement, with the highest content observed in the sample with chopped parsley after 72 h. Parsley addition increased the levels of selected minerals, particularly Ca, Mg, and Mn, while Fe showed variable changes depending on fermentation time and parsley leaf form. Zinc showed the greatest variability during fermentation, while copper remained at relatively low levels. The findings indicate that parsley leaves can improve the mineral profile of beetroot ferments, and that fermentation time and additive fragmentation are important factors shaping their nutritional value. Full article
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