Precision Fermentation: Applications in the Food and Beverage Industry, 2nd Edition
A special issue of Fermentation (ISSN 2311-5637). This special issue belongs to the section "Fermentation for Food and Beverages".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 1260
Special Issue Editor
Interests: food engineering; bioprocesses; waste valorization; agro-industrial residues; enzyme immobilization
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
We are pleased to announce a Special Issue titled "Precision Fermentation: Applications in the Food and Beverage Industry, 2nd Edition", which will explore the latest advancements in this cutting-edge field. Precision fermentation is transforming the food and beverage sector by offering unprecedented control over product characteristics such as flavor, texture, and nutritional profiles. This technology enables the development of sustainable, high-quality products that meet the growing consumer demand for healthier and more environmentally friendly options.
We invite researchers, academics, and industry professionals to submit their original research, reviews, and case studies on innovative applications of precision fermentation. Contributions should explore new methods, technological advancements, and industrial-scale applications that push the boundaries of food and beverage production.
Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Development of novel food ingredients through precision fermentation (proteins, bioactive peptides, postbiotics, flavors, and colors);
- Precision fermentation for animal-free dairy proteins, plant-based protein enhancement, and alternative nutritional sources;
- Production of prebiotics, probiotics, and postbiotics with applications in gut health and personalized nutrition;
- Sustainable processes using alternative substrates (e.g., agro-industrial residues, CO₂, and gas fermentation);
- Life cycle assessment (LCA) and environmental impact of precision fermentation compared to traditional methods;
- Role of microbial engineering, synthetic biology, and biofoundries in strain development and process optimization;
- Integration of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and automation in precision fermentation design and scale-up;
- Emerging applications such as functional beverages, fermented plant-based products, and 3D food printing;
- Industrial case studies on scaling up precision fermentation technologies and business models for commercialization;
- Consumer acceptance, labeling, and regulatory challenges of precision-fermented food and beverage products.
We look forward to your contributions that will advance this exciting area of research.
Prof. Dr. Tiago Lima de Albuquerque
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- precision fermentation
- synthetic biology
- novel food ingredients
- protein alternatives
- animal-free dairy proteins
- prebiotics and postbiotics
- functional beverages
- sustainable food production
- industrial scale-up
- consumer acceptance and regulation
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