Food Products and By-Products: Deep Processing and Comprehensive Utilization
A special issue of Foods (ISSN 2304-8158). This special issue belongs to the section "Plant Foods".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 10 November 2025 | Viewed by 86
Special Issue Editors
2. Department of Analytical Chemistry, Faculty of Sciences, University of Granada, Avenida Fuentenueva s/n, 18071 Granada, Spain
Interests: functional food; bioactive compounds; analytical techniques; mass spectrometry; nutraceuticals; metabolomic studies; by-products revalorization
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Interests: development and innovation of analytical methods for biomedical applications; use of advanced technologies, such as mass spectrometry and liquid chromatography; sustainability, food safety and industrial quality; analytical chemistry as an essential tool for social and technological progress
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The global food industry faces increasing demands for sustainable production and resource efficiency. This Special Issue focuses on innovative strategies and advanced technologies for the deep processing and comprehensive utilization of food products and by-products. The goal is to enhance value, reduce waste, and support environmental sustainability while meeting consumer and industrial needs.
Key areas of interest include the extraction and valorization of bioactive compounds, the development of functional foods, and the conversion of food by-products into high-value materials such as nutraceuticals, bio-based chemicals, and biodegradable packaging. Cutting-edge techniques in bioprocessing, green chemistry, and circular economy models are especially relevant.
Additionally, this issue welcomes research addressing the nutritional, sensory, and safety aspects of products derived from by-products. It also highlights multidisciplinary approaches combining food science, material science, and engineering to unlock new possibilities in resource-efficient food systems.
By bringing together contributions from academia and industry, this Special Issue aims to advance knowledge in sustainable food production and foster innovation in the valorization of food resources. Researchers are invited to contribute their latest findings, reviews, and insights to shape the future of sustainable food systems.
Prof. Dr. Antonio Segura-Carretero
Dr. María Del Carmen Villegas-Aguilar
Guest Editors
Manuscript Submission Information
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Keywords
- food by-product valorization
- sustainable food processing
- bioactive compounds extraction
- circular economy in food systems
- functional foods development
- green bioprocessing technologies
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