Recent Advances in Extraction Technologies and Health Benefits of Bioactive Compounds from Foods
A special issue of Foods (ISSN 2304-8158). This special issue belongs to the section "Food Nutrition".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 16 November 2026 | Viewed by 2042
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Dear Colleagues,
Recent advances in extraction technologies from food materials have significantly enhanced the efficiency, selectivity, and sustainability of bioactive compound recovery. Innovative methods such as enzyme-assisted extraction (EAE), supercritical fluid extraction (SFE), ultrasound-assisted extraction (UAE), microwave-assisted extraction (MAE), and pulsed electric field (PEF) treatment have gained increasing attention for their ability to minimize solvent usage, reduce processing time, and enlarge the recovery. These techniques not only improve yield and preserve the functional integrity of heat-sensitive nutrients but also align with green chemistry principles. Furthermore, the integration of these technologies with process optimization tools such as response surface methodology (RSM) has enabled greater control over extraction parameters. As consumer demand for natural, health-promoting food ingredients rises, these advanced extraction methods are becoming essential in both research and industrial applications.
Bioactive compounds extracted from foods have garnered increasing interest due to their natural and health-promoting properties. Naturally occurring molecules, such as polysaccharides, polyphenols, flavonoids, carotenoids, phytosterols, and bioactive peptides (BAPs), have been shown to exhibit antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, neuroprotective, and cardioprotective effects. The regular consumption of food-derived bioactives can help reduce the risk of chronic diseases, including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and certain types of cancer. Additionally, some compounds play a role in modulating gut microbiota, supporting immune function, and improving metabolic health. As research continues to uncover their mechanisms of action, these bioactive compounds are increasingly being used in the development of functional foods, dietary supplements, and nutraceuticals, offering a natural and holistic approach to disease prevention and health maintenance.
We look forward to receiving your contribution.
Prof. Dr. Chun-Yung Huang
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- bioactive compounds
- extraction technologies
- supercritical fluid extraction
- ultrasound-assisted extraction
- microwave-assisted extraction
- enzyme-assisted extraction
- functional foods
- antioxidant activity
- chronic disease prevention
- green extraction
- nutraceuticals
- pharmaceuticals
- complementary therapeutic effects
- biological functions
- signal transduction pathway
- response surface methodology
- mechanisms of action
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