Food Processing in the Future: Non-Thermal Technologies
A special issue of Foods (ISSN 2304-8158). This special issue belongs to the section "Food Physics and (Bio)Chemistry".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 10 June 2026 | Viewed by 350
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Interests: ultrasound; non-thermal; food physics; bio-chemistry
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Interests: screening and modification of extreme microorganisms and enzymes; structure and function of enzyme; controlled enzymolysis technology; fermentation
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Non-thermal treatment technology, as an emerging direction in the field of food processing, is gradually becoming a research hotspot. Through means such as ultrasound, pulsed electric fields, plasma and high-pressure processing, including sterilization, can be achieved under low-temperature conditions, avoiding the damage to food quality and nutrition caused by traditional thermal treatment. Its mechanism of action significantly affects the physical and biochemical properties of food. Non-thermal processing can effectively maintain the colour, flavour and nutrition of food and provide a new way for the development of functional foods. The in-depth research in this field is of great significance in meeting consumers' demands for high-quality food and promoting the innovation and development of the food industry. We look forward to colleagues continuously exploring the application potential of non-thermal treatment technology and contributing more wisdom to the upgrading of food processing technology and the improvement of food quality.
Dr. Lei Zhang
Prof. Dr. Xianli Gao
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- non-thermal
- food physics
- bio-chemistry
- food processing
- mechanism of action
- quality
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