Application of Biotechnology in Food Processing

Dear Colleagues,

Biotechnology applied in the food industry allows the improvement and better control of processed and unprocessed food products. They involve molecular markers for the identification and traceability of these products. They also allow the synthesis of enzymes of food interest and the selection of new strains that perform better in fermentation processes. Besides, a wide range of molecules can be produced by fermentation, extracted, and purified and could be applied in the food industry. The conversion of low-cost substrates to produce high-value added compounds is also of high interest, and many food sectors are converting the by-products they generate into food-valuable compounds, through biotechnological processes.

In view of the above potential and developments, the journal Foods is inviting authors to submit unpublished original contributions, critical review articles, and short communications for consideration in the Special Issue “Application of Biotechnology in Food Processing”. Topics covered in this Special Issue include but are not limited to:

• The use of molecular markers for the identification and traceability of food products;
• Liquid state- and solid-state fermentation for the production of enzymes and food additives;
• Production of food-additives by the conversion of low-cost substrates;
• Engineering of novel microbial strains for food transformation.

Dr. Mohamed Koubaa
Guest Editor

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