Innovations in Fermented Foods and Beverages: Microbial Diversity, Functional Metabolites, and Health Implications
A special issue of Foods (ISSN 2304-8158). This special issue belongs to the section "Food Microbiology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 November 2025 | Viewed by 579
Special Issue Editors
Interests: foodfermentation; bioactive compounds; disease prevention; probiotics; microbiome
Interests: fermentation; bioactive compounds; applied microbiology
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Fermented foods and beverages have long-standing traditional use across cultures worldwide. With advancements in modern science, research on the physiological roles of fermentation microbes, functional metabolites, and their impact on human health has gained significant attention. This Special Issue aims to explore the latest findings on microbial diversity in fermentation, bioactive compounds generated during the fermentation process, and their influence on food quality and human health.
We welcome original research and review articles on the following topics, but not limited to, the following:
- Analysis of microbial diversity and dynamic changes during fermentation;
- Investigation of metabolic products and bioactive compounds in fermented foods;
- Nutritional and health benefits of fermented foods and beverages;
- Innovations in fermentation technology using non-traditional raw materials;
- Quality control and sensory analysis in fermentation processes.
This Special Issue seeks to provide insights into the intersection between microbiology, food science, and biotechnology, contributing to the advancement of fermentation research and its applications in the food industry.
Dr. Uyory Choe
Dr. Young-Jin Park
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- fermentation
- microorganisms
- bioactive compounds
- functional metabolites
- microbial diversity
- health benefits
- probiotics
- disease prevention
- food quality
- sensory analysis
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