From Ocean to Table: Quality and Safety in Aquatic Food Processing

Dear Colleagues,

Amid the increasingly diverse dietary preferences of the global population, aquatic foods have emerged as a staple in many cuisines around the world. The consumption of aquatic products is not just a matter of taste; it is a crucial source of high-quality protein, essential fatty acids, and other vital nutrients for billions of people. However, the journey of aquatic food from the ocean depths or freshwater sources to our dining tables is fraught with numerous challenges related to quality and safety. Contaminants such as heavy metals, harmful pathogens, and chemical residues can pose serious threats to consumers. New technologies are pivotal in advancing aquatic food processing, storage and transport, which address key industry challenges, ensuring safer, higher-quality aquatic products and driving the sector toward sustainable, efficient growth.

Against this backdrop, our Special Issue titled "From Ocean to Table: Quality and Safety in Aquatic Food Processing" aims to explore and analyze the latest research, technologies, and practices in this critical field. We welcome original research articles and reviews that include (but are not limited to) the following: novel technologies on processing, storage and preservation of aquatic products, hazardous substance detection, extraction and application of aquatic by-products and preparation of aquatic source-based food packaging.

We look forward to receiving your contributions.

Dr. Jingran Bi
Prof. Dr. Lei Qin
Guest Editors

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