Implementation of Digital Technologies on Beverage Fermentation

Dear Colleagues,

The implementation of digital technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), computer vision, machine learning, sensor arrays, and biometrics, among others in the food and beverage industries has been growing due to the need for more reliable, affordable, objective and rapid techniques to achieve more efficient and effective processing methods as well as to increase the final products quality. Specifically, for fermented beverages, the application of these new and emerging technologies in the production process, especially in the fermentation stage, is of utmost importance as it defines the final products quality traits.

This special issue is focused on the scientific reporting and high-quality papers based on the development and application of digital technologies on the beverage fermentation monitoring, and improvement of processing performance and products quality and acceptability. These monitoring processes and improvements may be related to parameters such as physicochemical, foamability and bubble structure and dynamics, development of volatile compounds such as those related to aromas, carbon dioxide production and release, chemical fingerprinting, and sensory profiles from trained panels or consumer tests.

Dr. Claudia Gonzalez Viejo
Prof. Sigfredo Fuentes
Guest Editors

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