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Stable Isotopes and Elemental Profiles as Guardians of Food and Beverage Integrity: Tracing Origins and Evaluating Quality

edited by Gabriela Cristea and

Adriana Dehelean

submission deadline 15 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2854 | Submission Open

Keywords: stable isotopes; elemental profiling; food traceability; geographical origin; quality assurance; fraud detection; chemometrics; spectroscopic techniques; authenticity; geochemical fingerprinting

Beer and Malt: New Insights into Analytical and Technological Aspects

edited by

Kristina Mastanjević

and

Alan Gasiński

submission deadline 15 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 314 | Submission Open

Keywords: beer; malt; brewing; fermentation; bioactive compounds; polyphenols; chalconoids; terpenoids; xanthohumol; non-alcoholic beer; non-conventional yeast; alternative raw materials; antioxidants; sensory analysis; functional beverages; beer quality; hops; yeast; sustainability

(This special issue belongs to the Section Quality, Nutrition, and Chemistry of Beverages)

Sports and Functional Drinks

edited by

Grzegorz Zaguła

Marcin Bajcar

and

Bogdan Saletnik

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 13194 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional beverages; sports drinks; hydration; dehydration; CHO-enriched beverages; lipid-enriched beverages; protein-enriched beverages; osmolality; athletes; performance; recovery

(This special issue belongs to the Section Tea, Coffee, Water, and Other Non-Alcoholic Beverages)

Polymers and Phenolic Compounds in Beverages

edited by Diganta Kalita and Boris V. Nemzer

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 261 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymers; polyphenols; polymer polyphenol interaction; polyphenol bioavailability; beverages; health benefits

Precision Analytics in Beverage Research: Novel Techniques and Applications

edited by

Drew M. Budner

and

Katherine Witrick

submission deadline 15 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 195 | Submission Open

Keywords: novel analytical techniques; compositional analysis; flavor and aroma; ingredients; phenolic compounds; vitamins

Probiotics Empowering the Future of Beverages

edited by

Panagiotis Kandylis

and

Dimitra Dimitrellou

submission deadline 15 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 223 | Submission Open

Keywords: probiotic beverages; functional beverages; dairy-based probiotics; plant-based beverages; fermented beverages; beverage matrices; probiotic viability; sensory characteristics; gut health; market innovation; interdisciplinary research

New Insights into Artisanal and Traditional Beverages

edited by

Ogueri Nwaiwu

and

Helen Onyeaka

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4133 | Submission Open

Keywords: chemistry; biochemistry; and biotechnology; microbiology and molecular biology; metagenomics and metabolomics; shelf life and health potential; new product development; sustainability and/or life cycle analysis; volatile and metabolite abundance; product and process quality improvement; sensory analysis; terroir effects or influence

Bioactive Compounds in Fermented Beverages

edited by

Antonello Santini

submission deadline 15 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1493 | Submission Open

Keywords: fermentation; fermented beverages; bioactive compounds; mechanism of action; health and beneficial effects; composition; chemical analysis; organoleptic characteristics; byproducts and residues utilization; sustainability

(This special issue belongs to the Section Quality, Nutrition, and Chemistry of Beverages)

Fermented Plant-Based Beverages: Nutritional Composition and Functional Properties

edited by

Amparo Gamero

Guadalupe Garcia-Llatas

Antonio Cilla

and

Mónica Gandía

submission deadline 30 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 120 | Submission Open

Keywords: fermented plant-based beverages; nutritional composition; functional properties; microbial diversity; bioactive compounds; health benefits; novel fermentation techniques; food safety and quality control; consumer acceptance & sensory evaluation; sustainability and life-cycle assessment; beer; wine; cider

(This special issue belongs to the Section Quality, Nutrition, and Chemistry of Beverages)

Green Tea: Towards a Multifunctional Beverage

edited by

Keiko Unno

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 4 | Submission Open

Keywords: green tea; functionality; interaction

(This special issue belongs to the Section Tea, Coffee, Water, and Other Non-Alcoholic Beverages)

The Aroma-Active Compounds of Teas

edited by

Maria João Cebola

submission deadline 10 May 2026 | Viewed by 297 | Submission Open

Keywords: tea aroma; aroma-active compounds; volatile compounds; processing method; biosynthesis of aroma compounds; aging and storage effects; consumer perception of tea aroma; flavor chemistry; analytical techniques

(This special issue belongs to the Section Tea, Coffee, Water, and Other Non-Alcoholic Beverages)

Quality and Authenticity in Wine: Analytical Advances and Consumer Perspectives

edited by

Vassilis Athanasiadis

submission deadline 25 May 2026 | Viewed by 37 | Submission Open

Keywords: wine quality; authenticity; polyphenols; sensory analysis; consumer perception; fraud detection; analytical chemistry; traceability; sustainability

(This special issue belongs to the Section Wine, Spirits and Oenological Products)

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