Stable Delivery and Targeted Release of Functional Factors and Probiotics in Food: From Theory to Application
A special issue of Foods (ISSN 2304-8158). This special issue belongs to the section "Food Nutrition".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 360
Special Issue Editors
Interests: fruit and vegetable processing; nutritional quality; flavor quality; texture; color; bioactive compounds; bioavailability; antioxidant capacity
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Advances in food science and biotechnology are driving the development of innovative delivery systems that enhance the stability, bioavailability, and targeted release capabilities of functional ingredients and probiotics. This Special Issue invites original research papers focusing on controlled and targeted delivery within food systems, encompassing theoretical mechanisms, material design, and applied technologies. Areas of interest encompass nano/micron-scale encapsulation techniques, smart release mechanisms, biopolymer carriers, gastrointestinal targeted delivery, and translational applications of delivery systems. Research integrating process optimisation and functional efficacy assessment in real food matrices is particularly encouraged. This Special Issue aims to advance the development of functional foods with precise health benefits by exploring theoretical foundations and expanding practical applications.
Dr. Zhongyuan Zhang
Dr. Yayuan Xu
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- functional factors
- probiotics
- stable delivery
- targeted release
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