Advanced Extraction Technologies for Food Bioactive Compounds: Implications for Nutrition and Disease Prevention

Dear Colleagues,

Advanced extraction technologies are reimagining the recovery of high‑value bioactive compounds from food matrices, enhancing yield, stability, and bioavailability while meeting the demand for greener, scalable solutions. This Special Issue stands out by linking cutting‑edge methods directly to mechanistic health benefits, personalized nutrition, and industrial application pathways.

Techniques, such as supercritical fluid extraction (SFE), ultrasound‑assisted extraction (UAE), microwave‑assisted extraction (MAE), enzymatic extraction, pulsed electric field (PEF)‑assisted extraction, pressurized liquid extraction (PLE), cold plasma pretreatment and the use of natural deep eutectic solvents (NADES), offer sustainable alternatives to traditional processes. Further examples include polyphenol‑rich extracts modulating inflammatory pathways, flavonoids supporting cardiovascular health, and carotenoids enhancing antioxidant defenses.

With the rise in personalized nutrition, tailored bioactive profiles are becoming central to disease prevention and public health. This Special Issue, entitled “Advanced Extraction Technologies for Food Bioactive Compounds: Implications for Nutrition and Disease Prevention”, welcomes original research, reviews, case studies, and technology notes from academia and industry worldwide, covering technological innovation, compound characterization, formulation strategies, and real-world applications.

Dr. Eleni Bozinou
Prof. Dr. Stavros I. Lalas
Guest Editors

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