New Insights into the Development and Advancements of Sustainable Dairy and Meat Products
A special issue of Foods (ISSN 2304-8158). This special issue belongs to the section "Food Security and Sustainability".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 November 2025 | Viewed by 196
Special Issue Editor
Interests: innovative meat products; improved food quality; sustainable production
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Dear Colleagues,
Meat and dairy products are essential components of diets worldwide, serving as vital sources of protein, fat, essential amino acids, minerals, and vitamins. In recent years, consumer demand for healthier options has surged, highlighting the need for meat products with lower fat and cholesterol levels, reduced sodium and nitrite content, and improved fatty acid profiles. Additionally, there is increasing interest in incorporating health-enhancing ingredients. Dairy products, such as fluid milk, cheeses, and yogurts, play a crucial role in nutrition, as a significant portion of the adult U.S. population consumes fluid milk weekly. Given this high consumption rate, it is vital that dairy products are produced and distributed in a manner that preserves their nutritional integrity while minimizing the risk of foodborne illness. This Special Issue will explore the development of dairy and meat products with enhanced quality, health benefits, higher consumer acceptance, and sustainability. One area of interest is the development of healthier meat and dairy options by emphasizing reduced fat and cholesterol levels, lower sodium and nitrite content, and improved fatty acid profiles.
We welcome original research articles, reviews, and case studies that address these themes. Submissions should provide fresh insights and practical solutions that can contribute to a more sustainable future for meat and dairy production.
Dr. Karna Ramachandraiah
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- dairy products
- microbiological quality
- innovative meat products
- lower fat
- cholesterol levels
- reduced sodium
- nitrite content
- improved fatty acid profiles
- sustainable
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