Screening, Characterization, Technological Development, Application and Safety of Probiotics in Foods

Dear Colleagues,

In recent years, there has been increasing scientific and industrial interest in the discovery, development, and application of probiotics into foods as a means of promoting health and well-being. This Special Issue, entitled “Screening, Characterization, Technological Development, Application and Safety of Probiotics in Foods”, seeks to showcase advances along the entire pipeline—from isolating and characterizing novel strains to optimizing their technological properties and incorporating them into food systems.

This Special Issue will compile cutting-edge research and reviews on the screening of new probiotic strains, phenotypic and genomic characterization, technological innovations to enhance their stability and viability, and the evaluation of their functional and health effects when delivered through food matrices. Topics include, but are not limited to, the development of encapsulation and delivery systems; incorporation into dairy and non-dairy foods, plant-based or fermented products; sensory and shelf-life aspects; elucidation of molecular mechanisms of action; and safety and regulatory considerations.

By presenting multidisciplinary perspectives from microbiology, food science, biotechnology, and nutrition, this Special Issue aims to accelerate innovation and strengthen the bridge between fundamental research and practical applications of probiotics in foods. We invite scientists, industry professionals, and policymakers to explore these contributions and advance the safe and effective use of probiotics in food systems.

Prof. Dr. Ana Lúcia Figueiredo Porto
Dr. Maria Taciana Holanda Cavalcanti
Guest Editors

Manuscript Submission Information

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Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-anonymized peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Foods is an international peer-reviewed open access semimonthly journal published by MDPI.

Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 2900 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.