Fermented Foods: Processing, Microbiology and Health Benefits
A special issue of Foods (ISSN 2304-8158). This special issue belongs to the section "Nutraceuticals, Functional Foods, and Novel Foods".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 September 2026 | Viewed by 174
Special Issue Editors
Interests: food processing; food biotechnology; fermentation; functional food; microbiome; by product
2. Academy of Contemporary Food Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou Higher Education Mega Center, Guangzhou 510006, China
Interests: green cryopreservation; passive anti-freezing soft materials; advanced freezing technology (ultrasound-assisted freezing)
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Interests: food chemistry; quality/process control; food biotechnology; fermented foods; bio-based food ingredients; valorization of agro-industrial wastes and residues; in vivo assessment of antioxidant activity; design of experiments
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Fermented foods represent one of humanity’s oldest biotechnological achievements, and they continue to play a central role in contemporary food science, microbiology, and nutrition research. Produced and consumed across diverse cultures, these foods are increasingly recognized for their contributions to human health, functional nutrition, and sustainable food systems. This Special Issue, ‘Fermented Foods: Processing, Microbiology and Health Benefits’, invites original research articles, systematic reviews, and meta-analyses that advance the scientific understanding of fermented food systems.
Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, fermentation processing and technological optimization; enhancement of nutritional and functional properties through the generation of bioactive compounds; safety assessment and quality control; characterization of microbial communities, starter cultures, and fermentation dynamics; and the identification and bioactivity of fermentation-derived metabolites. Contributions addressing probiotic and prebiotic potential, interactions with the gut microbiome, and the role of fermented foods in the prevention or management of non-communicable diseases are particularly encouraged.
Studies applying omics-based approaches, clinical or in vivo models, and innovative analytical tools are welcome. We also encourage research on the valorization of agro-industrial by-products and sustainability-oriented fermentation strategies, supporting circular bio-economy principles. We look forward to receiving high-quality, globally representative contributions from researchers in food technology, microbiology, nutrition, and biomedical sciences.
Dr. Eskindir Getachew Fentie
Dr. You Tian
Dr. Fani Th Mantzouridou
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- fermented foods
- food microbiology
- food microbiome
- probiotics
- gut microbiome
- lactic acid bacteria
- sustainable food production
- bioactive compounds
- microbial metabolomics
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