Foods

Microbial Metabolism Contributes to Enhancing Food Quality and Health Benefits

edited by Bing Fang, Qing Peng and Chan Zhang

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2910 | Submission Open

Keywords: microbial metabolism; fermented foods; functional foods; probiotics; prebiotics; food safety; intestinal microbiome; microbial metabolites; nutritional enhancement

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Microbiology)

Food By-Products as a Source of Active Ingredients for a Sustainable Food Industrial Sector

edited by

Matteo Alessandro del Nobile

and

Amalia Conte

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1013 | Submission Open

Keywords: by-products; food waste; sustainability; food fortification; shelf life extension; biopolymeric film; active coating; antioxidant activity; antimicrobial properties

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Security and Sustainability)

Food Safety and Quality in Aquaculture and Fisheries Products

edited by

Marzia Pezzolato

and Elena Bozzetta

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 875 | Submission Open

Keywords: aquaculture; fisheries; seafood quality; chemical contaminants; microbial hazards; antibiotic residues; risk assessment; traceability; sustainable seafood production

(This special issue belongs to the Section Foods of Marine Origin)

Degradation Behaviors and Risk Assessment of Food Residues

edited by Fajun Tian and

Guangyang Liu

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 819 | Submission Open

Keywords: pesticide residual behavior; metabolites; processing factor; storage; distribution; risk assessment

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Quality and Safety)

Food Safety in Focus: Advancing Allergenicity Risk Assessment Strategies

edited by Estefanía Noriega Fernández and Antonio Fernández Dumont

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 458 | Submission Open

Keywords: allergenicity; cross-reactivity; de novo sensitisation; clinical relevance; in silico testing; in vitro testing; in vivo testing; innovative proteins; new approach methodologies (NAMs); artificial intelligence; risk assessment

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Toxicology)

Valorization of By-Product Resources for the Development and Sustainability of Functional Ingredients in Foods

edited by

Lucia Parafati

,

Cristina Restuccia

and

Rosa Palmeri

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 456 | Submission Open

Keywords: by-product; sustainable extraction; biotechnology; chemical characterization; antioxidant activity; antimicrobial activity

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Security and Sustainability)

Innovative Food Processing Techniques for Flavor Enhancement and Quality Optimization

edited by

Man Zhang

and

Chunlu Qian

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 408 | Submission Open

Keywords: innovative food processing techniques; flavor quality; quality improvement; aroma; taste; sensory analysis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Engineering and Technology)

The Unrevealed Value of Agro-Food Products and Their Impact on Human Health (3rd Edition)

edited by

Domenico Iacopetta

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 350 | Submission Open

Keywords: agro-food valorization; agro-food by-products; nutraceuticals and chemical modified compounds; autochthon or alimurgic plants; biological activity; human health and diseases

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Nutrition)

Quality of Eggs, Poultry Meat and Egg Products

edited by

Nives Marušić Radovčić

and

Helga Medić

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 333 | Submission Open

Keywords: egg quality; poultry meat quality; egg products; poultry farming; nutritional composition; processing technologies; packaging innovation; sustainability; food safety; consumer trends

(This special issue belongs to the Section Meat)

The Popularity of Essential Oils and Hydrolates/Hydrosols in the Food Industry

edited by

Dragica Đurđević-Milošević

,

Jovana Glusac

and

Anita S. Klaus

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 295 | Submission Open

Keywords: antimicrobial; antioxidant; edible coatings; essential oils; flavour; food; hydrolates/hydrosols; safety; shelf life; toxicity

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Engineering and Technology)

Nanotechnology in Food Science: Functionality, Applicability, and Safety Assessment

edited by Ajahar Khan, Zohreh Riahi and

Ruchir Priyadarshi

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 284 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanotechnology; food packaging; bionanocomposites; active packaging; intelligent packaging; biodegradable materials; food preservation; nano-enabled materials; safety assessment; sustainable food systems

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Engineering and Technology)

Omics Approach to the Analysis of Changes in the Bioactive Compounds of Foods During Fermentation

edited by

Dorota Zielińska

and

Katarzyna Neffe-Skocińska

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 220 | Submission Open

Keywords: food bioactive compounds; omics technologies; polyphenols; antioxidant activity; oxidative fermentation; fermentation processes; AAB; LAB; yeast

(This special issue belongs to the Section Foodomics)

Future Edible Oils: Green Extraction, Analytical Techniques and Food Industry Applications

edited by

Ying Li

and Anne Sylvie Fabiano-Tixier

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 163 | Submission Open

Keywords: edible oils; green extraction; sustainable processing; analytical techniques; functional lipids; circular bioeconomy

Research on the Composition and Nutritional Quality of Oil and Its Lipid Concomitants

edited by

Katarzyna Ratusz

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 134 | Submission Open

Keywords: fats and oils; composition of oils; quality of oils; nutritional value of oils; stability of fats and oils; use of by-products

Enhanced Mushroom Supply and Consumption to Address Challenges of Global Warming

edited by Dan Levanon

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 132 | Submission Open

Keywords: mushroom cultivation; mushroom consumption; organic waste recycling; climate resilience; heat tolerance; drought resistance; medicinal mushrooms; sustainable food systems; post-harvest innovation; circular bioeconomy

Residues and Contaminants in Foodstuffs: Extraction, Analytical and Advanced Detection Methods

edited by

Osmar Damian Prestes

and

Renato Zanella

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 126 | Submission Open

Keywords: food safety; sample preparation; mass spectrometry techniques; chromatographic analysis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Quality and Safety)

Effect of Fermentation on Food Bioactive Compound Levels and Antioxidant Capacity

edited by

Paula Rossini Augusti

and

Catia Branco

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 123 | Submission Open

Keywords: phenolic compounds; carotenoids; oxidative stress; fermented beverages; microbiota; starter culture; functional foods

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutraceuticals, Functional Foods, and Novel Foods)

Statistical Modelling and Process Optimization in Foods: Design, Analysis and Assessment

edited by

Chih-Yao Hou

and

Chang-Wei Hsieh

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 120 | Submission Open

Keywords: statistical modelling; process optimization; response surface methodology (RSM); experimental design (DoE); predictive analytics; food safety; machine learning (in food science); sustainable food processing; food preservation; food supply chain

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Engineering and Technology)

Meat Quality Evaluation and Postmortem Muscle Metabolism: Multidimensional Technologies and Regulatory Mechanisms

edited by

Yanlei Li

, Teng Hui and

Wenxiu Wang

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 109 | Submission Open

Keywords: meat quality evaluation; postmortem muscle metabolism; glycolysis; calpain; reactive oxygen species; rapid detection technology; texture analysis; metabolic pathways

(This special issue belongs to the Section Meat)

New Advances in the Application of Cold Plasma Technology in Food Processing

edited by

María Consuelo Pina-Pérez

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 107 | Submission Open

Keywords: cold plasma technology; microbial inactivation; the extraction of bioactive compounds; the texturization of food proteins to develop innovative matrices; the functionalization of food-contact materials; antimicrobial properties; the inactivation of harmful foodborne toxins; effects of cold plasma on food quality

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Engineering and Technology)

Insights into Mechanisms of Food Transformation: Implications for Quality, Safety, and Shelf Life

edited by

Elsa M. Gonçalves

,

Teresa R.S. Brandão

and

Cristina L. M. Silva

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 98 | Submission Open

Keywords: molecular interactions; predictive modeling; emerging technologies; structural dynamics; smart packaging

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Quality and Safety)

Control and Intervention Strategies to Reduce Foodborne Microbial Pathogens in Food

edited by

Virgínia Farias Alves

,

Elaine C. P. De Martinis

and

Valéria Quintana Cavicchioli

submission deadline 1 Apr 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 11599 | Submission Open

Keywords: foodborne pathogens; quality control; food hazards; food safety; antimicrobial technologies

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Microbiology)

Effects of Processing on Protein Structure, Physicochemical Properties, and Function

edited by Lifen Zhang,

Wenjun Wang

and

Dingyang Lv

submission deadline 3 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1033 | Submission Open

Keywords: protein; peptide; protein processing; protein structure; physicochemical properties; functional properties; conformation; aggregation and disaggregation; allergenicity

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Engineering and Technology)

Food with Extended Shelf Life Featuring Ingredients Derived from Fruits, Vegetables, and Wild Edible Plants: Nutritional, Functional, and Sensory Properties

edited by

Vesna Antić

and

Nebojša Pantelić

submission deadline 4 Apr 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 15076 | Submission Open

Keywords: food ingredients; food additives; fruits; vegetables; wild edible plants; nutritional properties; functional properties; sensory properties; shelf life; health benefits

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutraceuticals, Functional Foods, and Novel Foods)

Application of Spectroscopic Technology Coupled with Chemometrics in Food Analysis

edited by Elísabet Martín-Tornero and

Santiago Ruiz-Moyano

submission deadline 5 Apr 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 26405 | Submission Open

Keywords: foods; spectroscopy; fluorescence spectroscopy; NIRS; FTIR; raman spectroscopy; chemometrics; multivariate analysis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Analytical Methods)

Post-Harvest and Processing Methods to Retain Agri-Food Quality and Nutritional Value

edited by

Elsa M. Gonçalves

and

Fernando Lidon

submission deadline 5 Apr 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 9624 | Submission Open

Keywords: post-harvest handling; nutritional quality preservation; shelf-life extension; sustainable agri-food systems; food processing technologies

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Quality and Safety)

Exploration of Milk and Dairy Products: Sensory, Physicochemical Characteristics and Processing Technologies

edited by

Giuseppe Natrella

and

Michele Faccia

submission deadline 5 Apr 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6541 | Submission Open

Keywords: dairy product and process innovation; high-quality dairy products; nutritional improvements; sustainability; food safety; sensory characteristics; cheese and milk improvements; dairy waste circular economy; by-product valorization

(This special issue belongs to the Section Dairy)

Food-Derived Bioactive Peptides: Correlation Between Structure and Functional Properties

edited by

Carla Sílvia Silva Teixeira

,

Isabel Mafra

,

Joana Costa

and

Caterina Villa

submission deadline 5 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 3002 | Submission Open

Keywords: bioactive peptides; peptide novel sources; bioprospection; human health; nutraceutical; food processing; gastrointestinal digestion; bioactivities ; human nutrition; in silico analysis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Nutrition)

Chemical Contaminants in Food: Toxicology, Risk Assessment, and Safety Strategies

edited by

Nina Bilandžić

,

Maja Đokić

and Marija Sedak

submission deadline 5 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 221 | Submission Open

Keywords: food contaminants; pesticides; polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs); per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS); brominated flame retardants; heavy metals; monitoring; risk assessment; food safety

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Toxicology)

Quality Control and Chemical Analysis for Pesticide Residues, Mycotoxins, and Other Contaminant Components in Agri-Food

edited by

Álvaro Santana-Mayor

and

Bárbara Socas-Rodríguez

submission deadline 8 Apr 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 9357 | Submission Open

Keywords: agri-food products and by-products; quality control; chemical analysis; food safety; analytical methods; analysis systems; organic contaminants; pesticide residues; mycotoxins

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Quality and Safety)

Functional and Sustainable Foods from Marine Resources

edited by

Joana Ferreira

submission deadline 9 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 363 | Submission Open

Keywords: marine bioactives; algae-derived ingredients; marine peptides; omega-3 fatty acids; marine polysaccharides; blue bioeconomy; functional foods; sustainable aquaculture; marine by-product valorization; nutraceuticals from the sea

(This special issue belongs to the Section Foods of Marine Origin)

Cereal and Cereal Products: Processing, Storage, Conservation, Safety, Sensory and Nutrition Properties

edited by Ernandes Rodrigues de Alencar,

Livia De Lacerda De Oliveira

and

Lêda Rita D’Antonino Faroni

submission deadline 10 Apr 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 18073 | Submission Open

Keywords: corn; wheat; rice; sorghum; grain preservation; innovative conservation methods; food packaging; sensory evaluation; fortification of cereal products

(This special issue belongs to the Section Grain)

Mechanism and Engineering Research on Processing, Storage and Preservation of Fresh Food: 2nd Edition

edited by

Min Zhang

,

Danshi Zhu

and

Jicheng Xu

submission deadline 10 Apr 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 10525 | Submission Open

Keywords: fresh food; processing and storage; preservation; fresh food supply chain and packaging; transportation; functionality; safety; freshness

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Packaging and Preservation)

Physicochemical Characteristics of Food Polysaccharides, Starches, and Gels

edited by Xi Yang and

Lijun Sun

submission deadline 10 Apr 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 8438 | Submission Open

Keywords: polysaccharides; starch; gels; physicochemical properties; gelation; emulsification; food products; interactions; texture

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Physics and (Bio)Chemistry)

Emerging Biosensor Technology for the Detection of Environmental Toxins in Foods

edited by

Lin Luo

and Wenjie Ren

submission deadline 10 Apr 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 7894 | Submission Open

Keywords: biosensors; environmental toxins; electrochemical sensors; optical sensors; pesticide detection; heavy metal detection; mycotoxin detection; portable sensing platforms

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Toxicology)

Plant Bioactive Compounds and Its Potential as a Functional Food Ingredient

edited by

Zheng Ruan

submission deadline 10 Apr 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6960 | Submission Open

Keywords: plant bioactive compounds; functional food; polyphenols; terpenoids; carotenoids; omega-3 fatty acids; metabolism; health-promoting property; anti-aging; anti-inflammatory effect

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutraceuticals, Functional Foods, and Novel Foods)

Detecting the Quality and Geographic Origin of Agri-Food Products by Using Spectroscopic Methods

edited by

Yue Huang

submission deadline 10 Apr 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6160 | Submission Open

Keywords: agri-food products; spectroscopies; quality; geographical origin; chemometrics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Quality and Safety)

Protein Hydrolysates: Structure, Functions and Their Application in Food

edited by

Luis Mojica

,

Diego A. Luna-Vital

and Judith Esmeralda Urías-Silvas

submission deadline 10 Apr 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 5312 | Submission Open

Keywords: food proteins; peptides; protein hydrolysates; food ingredients; food formulation; physicochemical interactions; techno-functional properties

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutraceuticals, Functional Foods, and Novel Foods)

Sensory Detection and Analysis in Food Industry

edited by

Dongrui Zhao

and

Jianan Zhang

submission deadline 10 Apr 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4090 | Submission Open

Keywords: sensory evaluation; flavour chemistry and flavoromics; fermentation microbiome; enzyme engineering and biocatalysis; chemometrics and machine learning; instrumental analysis; sensory evaluation; flavour– health interaction; consumer research; food quality control

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Analytical Methods)

Emerging Technologies for Food Polymers and Colloids: Exploring Their Application in Food Packaging, Novel Foods, and the Delivery of Nutraceuticals

edited by

Yiguo Zhao

, Simin Feng and

Yang Wei

submission deadline 10 Apr 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2752 | Submission Open

Keywords: polysaccharides; proteins; applications; food packaging; novel foods; delivery systems

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Physics and (Bio)Chemistry)

Advances in Biological Activities of Functional Food (3rd Edition)

edited by

Maria Luisa Serralheiro

and

Rita Pacheco

submission deadline 10 Apr 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2249 | Submission Open

Keywords: bioactive compounds; post-digestion bioactivity; bioactive compounds bioavailability; disease prevention; health benefits; bioactivities; cell proteomic effect; cell metabolomic effect

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutraceuticals, Functional Foods, and Novel Foods)

Bioactive Protein Hydrolysates: Preparation, Characterization, and Functional Properties

edited by Zhiyang Du,

Yajuan Li

and

Zhipeng Yu

submission deadline 10 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1027 | Submission Open

Keywords: protein hydrolysates; bioactive peptides; structural characterization; enzymatic hydrolysis; self-assembly; functional properties; antioxidant activity; nutraceutical applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Physics and (Bio)Chemistry)

Novel Drying Technologies in Food Processing: Maximizing Food Quality and Safety Preservation

edited by

Jan Banout

and

Eduardo Duque Dussán

submission deadline 10 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 958 | Submission Open

Keywords: innovative drying technologies; process optimization; food quality; smart monitoring; energy efficiency; microbial safety; energy efficiency

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Engineering and Technology)

Sustainable Food Packaging and Its Impact on Shelf Life and Safety of Agrifoods

edited by

Simona Marianna Sanzani

and Ornella Incerti

submission deadline 10 Apr 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 933 | Submission Open

Keywords: food packaging; agrifood spoilage; shelf life; mycotoxins; active substances; sustainable materials; food quality; postharvest; alternative films; edible coatings

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Packaging and Preservation)

Harmful Toxins and Chemicals in Processed Foods and Related Products: Occurrence, Formation, Detection, Assessment, Prevention and Control Strategies

edited by

Hongyuan Zhou

and

You Zhou

submission deadline 10 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 752 | Submission Open

Keywords: foodborne contamination; harmful toxins and chemicals; emerging risk factors; pollution levels and formation mechanisms; toxic effects and risk assessments; biosensors; detection methods; detoxification strategies; contamination control

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Quality and Safety)

Advances in the Innovative Development and Quality Improvement for Bakery Products

edited by

Xinyang Sun

and

Fei Pei

submission deadline 10 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 747 | Submission Open

Keywords: bakery products ; quality improvement ; sensory evaluation ; functional properties ; dough ; batter ; biopolymers ; rheology ; microstructure

(This special issue belongs to the Section Grain)

Functional Ingredients in Foods: Physicochemical Properties, Delivery System and Health Benefits

edited by

Mingquan Guo

,

Mengjia Xu

and

Zhiqiang Wang

submission deadline 10 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 656 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional foods; bioactive compounds; physicochemical properties; delivery systems; bioavailability; bio-accessibility; health benefits

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Physics and (Bio)Chemistry)

Advanced Separation Techniques for Food Safety and Functional Component Analysis

edited by

Slim Smaoui

and

Walid Elfalleh

submission deadline 10 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 485 | Submission Open

Keywords: innovative food safety solutions; next-generation separation techs; precision analysis of bioactive compounds; smart detection of food contaminants; functional food component profiling; high-resolution chromatographic techniques; advanced analytical methodologies; real-time food quality monitoring; green and sustainable extraction methods; integrated lab-on-a-chip applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Analytical Methods)

Chemical Characterization and Functional Studies of Enzymes from Food

edited by

Ruizhi Han

submission deadline 10 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 281 | Submission Open

Keywords: food enzymes; functional characterization; protein engineering; biocatalysis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Biotechnology)

Microbiological Origin of Substances in Clean-Label Food Design

edited by

Anna Otlewska

submission deadline 10 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 207 | Submission Open

Keywords: microbiological origin of substances; clean label; shelf life; food safety; microorganisms