Plant Foods
A section of Foods (ISSN 2304-8158).
Section Information
The ‘Plant Foods’ section welcomes articles focused on foods derived from plants of common dietary interest, from unconventional edible plants, and those formulated by using plant extracts of nutraceutical interest. High-quality rigorous scientific works dealing with novel and/or underestimated typical plant foods will be considered. The articles are expected to address chemical characterization, formulation, supplement interactions, and the impact on human health through direct or indirect assessment. Special emphasis will be given to articles that focus on agri-food wastes as valuable sources of food, bioactive compounds, and dietary supplements with an emphasis on eco-sustainability and circular economy.
Keywords
- vegetables
- fruits
- legumes
- agri-food wastes
- diet
- health
- bioactive compounds
Editorial Board
Topical Advisory Panel
Special Issues
Following special issues within this section are currently open for submissions:
- Plant Proteins: Functions in Disease Prevention and Treatment (Deadline: 15 August 2025)
- Effects of Novel Processing Technologies on Physicochemical and Nutraceutical Properties of Foods—2nd Edition (Deadline: 25 August 2025)
- Extraction of Bioactives from Fruit and Vegetables: Physicochemical, Processing, and Nutritional Properties (Deadline: 31 August 2025)
- The Effect of Processing Methods on the Quality and Health-Related Ingredients of Plant-Based Foods (Deadline: 31 August 2025)
- Potential Health Benefits of Plant Food-Derived Bioactive Compounds (Deadline: 10 September 2025)
- Plant-Based Alternatives: A Perspective for Future Food (Deadline: 26 September 2025)
- Plant-Based Food: From Nutritional Value to Health Benefits: 2nd Edition (Deadline: 30 September 2025)
- Comparative Safety Assessment of Foods of Plant Origin (Deadline: 30 September 2025)
- New Insights into the Structural, Functional and Nutritional Properties of Plant-Based Proteins (Deadline: 30 September 2025)
- Technologies and Strategies to Improve the Quality and Extend the Shelf-Life of Post-Harvest Fruits and Vegetables (Deadline: 30 September 2025)
- Plant-Based Alternatives to Meat Products: Innovative Processing Technologies and Their Future Perspectives (Deadline: 15 October 2025)
- Phytochemical and Functional Characterization of Plant Food Extracts (Deadline: 15 October 2025)
- Influence of Agricultural Practices on Olive Oil Chemical Characteristics and Evaluation of Virgin Olive Oil Quality (Deadline: 31 October 2025)
- Plant-Based Diet: Health Effects and Nutritional Perspectives (Deadline: 31 October 2025)
- Innovative Extraction Techniques of Bioactive Compounds from Plant-Based Foods: Characterization and Potential Applications (Deadline: 31 October 2025)
- Production, Quality, Flavor Characteristics and Health Benefits of Tea: 2nd Edition (Deadline: 10 November 2025)
- Food Products and By-Products: Deep Processing and Comprehensive Utilization (Deadline: 10 November 2025)
- Fruits and Vegetables: Physicochemical Properties, Product Development and Health Benefits (Deadline: 24 November 2025)
- Exploring the Antioxidant Potential and Health Benefits of Plant Foods (Deadline: 25 November 2025)
- Advances in Plant-Based Foods: From Sustainable Production to Functional Applications (Deadline: 30 November 2025)
- Advances and Challenges in Plant Food Drying Methods (Deadline: 30 November 2025)
- Flavonoids in Plant Foods: Extraction, Identification, Metabolism, Bioavailability and Health (Deadline: 20 December 2025)
- Research Trends in Plant-Based Foods (Deadline: 31 December 2025)
- Extracts from Plant Foods: Biological Characterization and Application: 2nd Edition (Deadline: 31 December 2025)
- Extraction, Analysis and Application of Functional Ingredients for Food and Beverage Formulation (Deadline: 31 December 2025)
- Agro-Food Chain By-Products and Plant Origin Foods to Obtain High-Value-Added Foods—2nd Edition (Deadline: 31 December 2025)
- Plant Bioactives: Extraction and Utilization in Food Industry (Deadline: 31 December 2025)
- Alternative Protein: Sources, Bioactivities, Potential Health Benefits, and Application (Deadline: 31 December 2025)
- Secondary Metabolites from Fruit and Vegetable: Characterization, Bioactivity and Intake (Deadline: 15 January 2026)
- Effect of Changes in Phytochemicals and Biological Activity During Preservation of Fruits and Vegetables (Deadline: 31 January 2026)
- Extracts from Edible Plants: Antioxidant, Anti-Inflammatory and Antimicrobial Properties (Deadline: 5 February 2026)
- Edible Plant-Based Bioactives: Extraction Methodologies and Characterization Techniques (Deadline: 20 February 2026)
- Edible Mushroom: Nutritional Properties and Its Utilization in Foods (Deadline: 20 February 2026)
- Feature Review on Plant Foods (Deadline: 27 February 2026)
- Next-Generation Postharvest Technologies for Fruit Quality and Shelf Life Optimization (Deadline: 15 March 2026)
Topical Collections
Following topical collections within this section are currently open for submissions:
