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Refined Processing Technology to Improve the Quality of Natural Products in Foods

A special issue of Foods (ISSN 2304-8158). This special issue belongs to the section "Food Engineering and Technology".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (30 June 2025) | Viewed by 5798

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Prof. Dr. Yan Zhang

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College of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China
Interests: small berries; polyphenol identification; biological activities; functional food development; protein-polyphenol interactions
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Dear Colleagues,

We invite authors to submit their research to this Special Issue of Foods titled "Refined Processing Technology to Improve the Quality of Natural Products in Foods". We welcome original research articles and review papers focusing on the use of refined processing technologies to increase the quality of bioactive substances in foods.

This Special Issue aims to present research on the most suitable refined processing technologies for various food components and bioactive substances, such as high-pressure processing, ultrasound-assisted extraction, supercritical fluid extraction, and pulsed electric field treatment, to enhance the quality of phytochemicals in foods. This issue focuses on aspects such as exploring and strengthening bioactivity, improving oxidative stability, and enhancing thermal stability through new refined processing technologies. Our ultimate goal is to drive innovation in food production and improve the overall quality of food products.

This Special Issue will provide a platform for researchers to share innovative approaches to refining processing technology and promoting the utilization of natural sources of phytochemicals in the food industry. We look forward to receiving your submissions.

Prof. Dr. Yan Zhang
Guest Editor

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Keywords

  • natural products
  • phytochemicals
  • refined processing technology
  • advanced processing technology
  • functional-food development
  • new quality productivity

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Melatonin-Induced Modulation of Polyphenols and Glycolytic Pathways in Relation to Postharvest Quality of Blue Honeysuckle Fruits
by Jinli Qiao, Liangchuan Guo, Zhen Xiao, Junwei Huo, Xiaonan Sui, Fang Gao and Yan Zhang
Foods 2025, 14(15), 2646; https://doi.org/10.3390/foods14152646 - 28 Jul 2025
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The impact of exogenous melatonin treatment on the postharvest quality and storability of blue honeysuckle fruit was investigated. Fruits were immersed in melatonin solutions at concentrations of 0 (control), 0.01, 0.05, and 0.25 mM for 5 min and subsequently stored at –1 °C [...] Read more.
The impact of exogenous melatonin treatment on the postharvest quality and storability of blue honeysuckle fruit was investigated. Fruits were immersed in melatonin solutions at concentrations of 0 (control), 0.01, 0.05, and 0.25 mM for 5 min and subsequently stored at –1 °C for 63 d. Among all treatments, the combination of two-week storage without fruit puncturing and 0.05 mM melatonin application significantly delayed fruit softening and decay even at the initial stage of storage, while also increasing the concentration of phenolic compounds and enhancing antioxidant activity. During the later storage period (28–63 d), melatonin-treated fruits maintained higher levels of maltose, fructose, and sucrose, contributing to improved flavor retention. In contrast, both lower (0.01 mM) and higher (0.25 mM) concentrations were less effective or even detrimental to fruit quality. HPLC-ESI-QTOF-MS2 analysis revealed that 0.05 mM melatonin effectively preserved several functional phenolics, including p-coumaroylquinic acid, caffeoyl glucose, 5-O-caffeoylquinic acid, 3-O-caffeoylquinic acid, luteolin-7-O-glucoside, and hydroxytyrosol. Thus, 0.05 mM melatonin is effective in delaying senescence and maintaining the postharvest quality of blue honeysuckle fruit. Full article
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An Innovative Food Processing Technology: Microwave Electrodeless Ultraviolet, Luminescence Mechanism, Microbial Inactivation, and Food Application
by Shuqi Chang, Zhaoyi Zhang, Qin Liu, Haixia Wu and Alideertu Dong
Foods 2024, 13(24), 4110; https://doi.org/10.3390/foods13244110 - 19 Dec 2024
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Microwave electrodeless ultraviolet (MWUV) technology, as an emerging food processing technique, has garnered growing attention in the realm of food science in recent years. Based on different application requirements, MWUV equipment types are categorized as microwave oven reactor, continuous-flow UV-microwave reactor, coaxially driven [...] Read more.
Microwave electrodeless ultraviolet (MWUV) technology, as an emerging food processing technique, has garnered growing attention in the realm of food science in recent years. Based on different application requirements, MWUV equipment types are categorized as microwave oven reactor, continuous-flow UV-microwave reactor, coaxially driven MWUV reactor, and complete ultraviolet reactor. The luminescence properties of MWUV equipment depend on their filler gas; mercury is commonly used as a filler gas to produce a wavelength at 253.7 nm for food non-thermal sterilization. The microbial sterilization effect of MWUV is primarily attributed to the synergistic action of microwave and ultraviolet (UV): MWUV enhances reactive oxygen species (ROS) production, disrupts the cell membrane structures of bacteria, leads to bacterial endosome leakage, and induces nucleic acid damage. MWUV extends food shelf-life by eliminating microorganisms without significantly altering food quality compared with traditional thermal sterilization methods. Additionally, MWUV, combined with digestion reagents such as HNO3 and H2O2, can effectively enhance the digestion of food samples to detect essential and toxic elements. Studies on MWUV technology hold broad potential in the food industry, with promising implications for food safety and consumer demand for high-quality food. Future research may focus on optimizing the equipment parameters and integrating with other food processing technologies to facilitate further development and application of MWUV. Full article
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