Fermented Foods: Processing, Flavor Formation, Nutritional and Biological Activities
A special issue of Foods (ISSN 2304-8158). This special issue belongs to the section "Food Engineering and Technology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 March 2026 | Viewed by 21
Special Issue Editor
Interests: fermentation; extract; phytochemical; bioactive compounds; bioactive peptides; phenolic compounds; antibacterial; antioxidant activity
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
As interest in functional foods and sustainable food systems continues to grow, the importance of fermented foods in promoting gut health, improving nutrient bioavailability, and contributing to food preservation is becoming increasingly recognized. This Special Issue aims to explore the latest advancements in the science and technology of fermented foods. The focus will be on their processing methods, flavor development, nutritional properties, and biological activities.
We welcome original research articles, reviews, and perspectives that address the following potential topics:
- Innovative Fermentation Techniques;
- Flavor Compounds in Fermented Foods;
- Nutritional Enhancement;
- Health Benefits and Biological Activities;
- Functional Metabolites;
- Fermented Beverages;
- Sustainability and Waste Valorization;
- Fermentation and Food Safety;
- Ethnic and Regional Fermented Foods;
- Omics Approaches in Fermentation Research.
Prof. Dr. Aniela Pinto Kempka
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- fermented foods
- fermentation processing
- flavor formation
- nutritional composition
- biological activities
- microbial communities
- probiotics
- antioxidants
- food safety
- traditional fermentation
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