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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 458 | 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 252 | 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 205 | Submission Open

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

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Microbiology)

Edible Mushroom: Processing, Nutritional Properties and Potential Risks

edited by

Fengjie Cui

and

Xiangyong Meng

submission deadline 10 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 179 | Submission Open

Keywords: edible mushrooms; mushroom processing; functional ingredients; β -glucans; ergothioneine; mycoprotein; mycotoxins; food safety; functional foods; sustainable valorisation

Nutritional Composition and Bioactive Compounds in Foods and Their Impact on Human Health

edited by

Shahidul Islam

and Jahurul Haque Akanda

submission deadline 10 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 114 | Submission Open

Keywords: nutritional composition; bioactive compounds; functional foods; antioxidant activity; anti-inflammatory effects; disease prevention; human health benefits

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

Innovative Food Processing Influence on Food Quality Attributes, Antioxidant Activity, and Safety

edited by

Bartosz Kruszewski

and

Rajeev Bhat

submission deadline 10 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 111 | Submission Open

Keywords: processing optimization; thermal and non-thermal methods; nutritional value; organoleptic properties; rheology and texture; volatile compounds profile; storage studies; shelf life; polyphenolic compounds; consumerism; socio-economic impacts; sustainable food production

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

Bioactive Components from Agro-Food By-Products and Their Potential Health Benefits

edited by

Dingtao Wu

and

Hongyan Liu

submission deadline 10 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 106 | Submission Open

Keywords: agro-food by-products; dietary polyphenols; dietary polysaccharides; health benefits; sustainable food system; functional food application

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Nutrition)

Lactic Acid Bacteria in Functional Foods: Health Effects, Current Applications, and Future Trends

edited by

Jadranka Frece

and

Nina Čuljak

submission deadline 10 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 106 | Submission Open

Keywords: lactic acid bacteria; functional food; fermentation; bioactive metabolites; probiotics; topical formulation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Microbiology)

Application of Gas and Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry Technologies in Food Analysis

edited by

Clara Cecília Santana Sousa

and

Teresa R.S. Brandão

submission deadline 10 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 106 | Submission Open

Keywords: metabolome; volatome; gas and liquid chromatography; mass spectrometry; food and related matrices; bioactive compounds of foods and related matrices; food spoilage/shelf life; food quality; microbial contamination

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

Insect Ingredients and Green Technologies: Innovations for Sustainable Food Systems

edited by

Jose A. Mendiola

and

Luana Cristina Dos Santos

submission deadline 10 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 98 | Submission Open

Keywords: edible insects; sustainable food system; green extraction; insect-derived ingredients; insect lipids; insect chitin; insect proteins; future food; novel food

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Systems)

Food-Derived Polysaccharides: Composition, Characterization and Functional Properties

edited by Xiaoqi Xu and Zheng Xu

submission deadline 10 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 96 | Submission Open

Keywords: polysaccharides; structural characterization; structure– activity relationship; physicochemical properties; bioactivities; polysaccharide modification; polysaccharide applications in the food industry; nutrition

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

From Waste to Health and Wealth: Innovations in Food Waste Valorisation

edited by

Sunil K. Panchal

submission deadline 10 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 89 | Submission Open

Keywords: valorisation; food waste; product development; biofuel; bioenergy; nutrient-rich soils; extraction of bioactive compounds; by-products; waste management

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

Challenges and Opportunities in the Dairy and Non-Dairy Probiotic Product

edited by Cheol-Hyun Kim

submission deadline 10 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 73 | Submission Open

Keywords: dairy product; whey protein; probiotic; fermentation; lactic acid bacteria

(This special issue belongs to the Section Dairy)

Fermented Foods and Health Modulation

edited by

Xuegang Luo

submission deadline 10 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 65 | Submission Open

Keywords: fermented foods; health modulation; gut microbiome; bioactive components; bioactive peptides; short-chain fatty acids; probiotics; chronic diseases; type 2 diabetes; cardiovascular disease; obesity; intestinal disorders; inflammatory bowel disease; irritable bowel syndrome; hyperuricemia; gout; neurological conditions; anxiety; depression; dermatological issues; atopic dermatitis; oral health; immune-related disorders; gastrointestinal barrier integrity

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

Advances in Technologies for Improving Foods' Nutrition and Functional Properties

edited by

Hüseyin Bozkurt

submission deadline 10 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 61 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional foods; food quality; nutrional properties; functional properties; alternative food ingredients; consumer acceptance and preference; sustainability; safety; 3D food printing; green technology

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

Innovative Applications of Edible Insects in Food Systems

edited by

María Liliana Flores-López

and

Jesus Fernando Ayala-Zavala

submission deadline 13 Apr 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4972 | Submission Open

Keywords: edible insects; bioactive compounds; novel foods; sustainable production systems; regulatory frameworks

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Systems)

Biopolymers-Based Materials: Potential Use as Antimicrobial Active Packaging for Food Applications

edited by Yongkai Yuan and

Shuo Qi

submission deadline 13 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 105 | Submission Open

Keywords: biopolymer; packaging; antimicrobial

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

Research on Processing Characteristics, Bioactive Substances and Product Development of Cereals

edited by Iwona Kowalska

submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 8141 | Submission Open

Keywords: cereal grains; bioactive compounds; cereal products; nutritional value; processing technology

(This special issue belongs to the Section Grain)

Utilizing Lactic Acid Bacteria in Food Products

edited by

Xiang Xiao

Bao-Hong Lee

and

Wei-Hsuan Hsu

submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 4096 | Submission Open

Keywords: lactic acid bacteria; precision fermentation; microbial omics; food omics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Microbiology)

Mycotoxins and Heavy Metals in Food

edited by Peng Li

submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3092 | Submission Open

Keywords: food safety; mycotoxins; heavy metals; instrumental analysis; rapid detection; food control; toxicology

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Toxicology)

Recent Advances in Statistical Research of Food Sensory Evaluation and Preference

edited by

Manuel Rui Alves

and Carla Barbosa

submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2140 | Submission Open

Keywords: sensory analysis; consumer studies; statistical tools; consumer preferences; chemometric techniques; sensometric techniques; multivariate analysis; sensory attributes; aroma; texture; product development; artificial intelligence (AI)

(This special issue belongs to the Section Sensory and Consumer Sciences)

Food Safety and Hygiene: Strategies for Educating and Informing Consumers

edited by Marzena Tomaszewska,

Beata Bilska

and

Danuta Kołożyn-Krajewska

submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1282 | Submission Open

Keywords: food safety; good hygiene practice; food-borne illness; consumer behavior; educational programs; food spoilage; food safety knowledge; communication methods

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

New Insights into Cereals and Cereal-Based Foods, 4th Edition

edited by

Maria D. Papageorgiou

and

Adamantini Paraskevopoulou

submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 971 | Submission Open

Keywords: milling; bread making; sourdough; biscuit; cake; noodles and pasta products; consumer perception of grain-based foods; cereal safety and security; wholegrains; pseudocereals and ancient grains; grain breeding; cereal bioactive compounds; gluten free; valorization of cereal bio-products

(This special issue belongs to the Section Grain)

Proteins and Peptides in Food: From Preparation to Properties and Applications

edited by Xinxia Zhang and

Li Wang

submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 436 | Submission Open

Keywords: protein; peptide; modification; application; healthier rice products; nutritional composition

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

Plant-Derived Prebiotics and Their Role in Gut Health

edited by Xiaoqiong Li, Xin Wang and

Qingsen Shang

submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 151 | Submission Open

Keywords: prebiotic; next-generation prebiotic; oligosaccharides; polysaccharides; polyphenols; synbiotic; gut microbiota; functional food

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Nutrition)

Bread and Bakery Products: Technology, Nutritional and Sensory Properties

edited by

Agnieszka Makowska

Sylwia Chudy

and

Magdalena Zielińska-Dawidziak

submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 148 | Submission Open

Keywords: bakery technology; traditional and non-traditional bakery raw materials; gluten-free bakery products; bakery products' nutritional value; fermentation; bakery product sensory attributes; bakery products’ storage

(This special issue belongs to the Section Grain)

Traditional Fermented Food: Physicochemical, Sensory, Flavor, and Microbial Characteristics—2nd Edition

edited by Anjun Chen

submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 84 | Submission Open

Keywords: traditional fermented foods; physicochemical characteristics; sensory quality; flavor formation; microbial community succession; microbial interactions; multi-omics approaches; bioactive compounds; food system innovation; sustainable development

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Microbiology)

Polysaccharides in Foods: From Structural Characterization to Biological Activities

edited by

Yadong Zhao

Xing-Wei Xiang

and Huanhuan Liu

submission deadline 16 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 135 | Submission Open

Keywords: polysaccharides; structural characterization; biological activity; absorption and distribution; structure– function relationship; encapsulation; functional foods; prebiotics; delivery systems

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Nutrition)

Brewing Microorganisms in Fermented Foods: Physiological Characteristics, Succession Patterns and Metabolic Functions

edited by

Chongde Wu

, Dingkang Wang and

Guiqiang He

submission deadline 18 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 722 | Submission Open

Keywords: brewing microorganisms; fermented food; physiological characteristics; metabolic function; microbial community; microbial succession; multi-omics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Microbiology)

Application of Probiotics in Foods and Human Health

edited by

Teresa Semedo-Lemsaddek

, Mirjana Grujović and Katarina Marković

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 14997 | Submission Open

Keywords: Lactic acid bacteria; probiotics; prebiotics; symbiotics; postbiotics; microencapsulation; functional foods; fermented foods; plant-based and alternative foods; gut health; immune response; health benefits; clinical evidence; therapeutics; metabolic disorders; gut– brain axis; safety assessment

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Microbiology)

Bioactive Compounds from Plants as Functional Food Ingredients and Potential Nutraceuticals

edited by

Andreea Puşcaş

and

Vlad Mureşan

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3052 | Submission Open

Keywords: plants; bioactives; extraction; encapsulation; digestibility; functionality; nutraceutics; health

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

Exploring Emerging and Sustainable Technologies for the Intensification of Processes and Preservation of Agrofood-Based Resources

edited by

Newton Carlos Santos

Josivanda Palmeira Gomes

and

Márcia Regina da Silva Pedrini

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1855 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable food processing; non-conventional technologies; advanced thermal and non-thermal methods; bio-based materials; food preservation technologies; waste reduction and valorization; eco-friendly extraction; bioactive compound retention; green technologies in food processing; extension of shelf life

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

Innovations in Meat Science: Quality Optimization, Sensory Assessment and Sustainable Processing Technologies

edited by

Mingwu Zang

and

Chengli Hou

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 579 | Submission Open

Keywords: meat; quality optimization; meat flavor; active packaging; sensory profiling; sustainable processing; emerging technologies

(This special issue belongs to the Section Meat)

Recent Advances in the Regulation of Lipid Metabolism by Food Bioactive Ingredients

edited by

Chong Zhao

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 465 | Submission Open

Keywords: lipid metabolism; natural products; nutrients; functional lipids; chronic diseases; MASLD; ferroptosis; food bioactive ingredients

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

Chemometrics in Food Authenticity and Quality Control

edited by

Pao Li

and

Xihui Bian

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 438 | Submission Open

Keywords: chemometrics; machine learning; spectral analysis; spectral imaging; fingerprint analysis; hyphenated methods; authenticity assessment; quality control

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

Nondestructive Analysis of Pollutants in Food Commodities

edited by

Jinhui Zhou

and Peipei Qi

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 331 | Submission Open

Keywords: on site detection; pollutants; food commodities; electrochemical sensor; spectroscopy; in situ measurement; machine Learning or deep learning; on-site sample preparation; portable and transportable mass spectrometry

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

Sustainability and Resilience in the Industrial Hemp Supply Chain

edited by

Severina Pacifico

Simona Piccolella

and

Luana Izzo

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 171 | Submission Open

Keywords: industrial hemp; sustainability; resilience; food applications; functional foods; nutraceuticals; bioactive compounds; supply chain innovation

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

Synthetic Microbial Communities in Fermented Foods: From Mechanistic Insights to Sustainable Applications

edited by

Chaofan Ji

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 157 | Submission Open

Keywords: synthetic microbial communities; fermented foods; microbial interactions; functional metabolites; food safety; sustainable food systems

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Microbiology)

Analysis of Volatile Compounds for the Assessment of Food Quality and Authentication

edited by Pablo Rodríguez-Hernández, María José Cardador and Lourdes Arce

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 144 | Submission Open

Keywords: volatile compounds; aroma; food quality; food authentication; chemometrics; sensory evaluation; traceability

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

Polysaccharide-Based Hydrocolloids Utilized in the Development of Healthy Foods

edited by

Saqib Gulzar

Khursheed Shiekh

and Robert Soliva-Fortuny

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 119 | Submission Open

Keywords: polysaccharides; hydrocolloids; functional foods; dietary fibers; texture modification; plant-based foods; clean label; nutraceuticals; food formulation; health-promoting ingredients

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

Milk and Dairy Products Composition: Physico-Chemical and Functional Properties

edited by

Robert Toman

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 108 | Submission Open

Keywords: milk and dairy products; microstructure; physicochemical properties; bioactive components; raw milk variability; novel processing; toxicology and exposure; risk– benefit modelling

(This special issue belongs to the Section Dairy)

Future Prospects for Enzyme Technologies in the Food Industry

edited by

Jie Long

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 106 | Submission Open

Keywords: enzyme mining; enzyme engineering; enzymatic preparation; food ingredients; waste valorization; enzyme-driven food systems

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

Recent Advancements in Food Processing Technologies for Enhancing Food Quality

edited by Qi Zhang and

Min Wu

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 100 | Submission Open

Keywords: extrusion; CFD simulation; food quality; intelligent manufacturing; food processing technology; structure modification; nutrient retention; quality control; drying; printing

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

Application of Chromatography in Food Toxicology

edited by

Nika Pavlović

and

Matthaios P. Kavvalakis

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 90 | Submission Open

Keywords: food toxicology; chromatography; food contaminants; environmental contaminants; risk assessment; toxin analysis; food safety

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

Dealcoholized and Low-Alcohol Beverages: Processing Techniques, Quality Evaluation, and Consumer Perception

edited by

Giuseppina Paola Parpinello

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 89 | Submission Open

Keywords: dealcoholized wine and beverages; volatile composition; non-volatile composition; sensory profile; consumer preference; health benefits

(This special issue belongs to the Section Drinks and Liquid Nutrition)

Food Polysaccharides: Molecular Structure, Bioactive Properties, and Emerging Applications

edited by Yali Zhang

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 85 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural polysaccharides; molecular structure; health benefits; bioactive properties; chronic diseases prevention; anti-aging; dietary regulation of oxidative stress; gut health; 3d food printing; delivery systems

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Nutrition)

Recent Advances in Starch Processing Enzymes: From Enzyme Tools to Functional Starch Derivatives

edited by Hangyan Ji and Qun Yu

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 80 | Submission Open

Keywords: starch modification; enzyme catalysis mechanism; functional starch derivatives; resistant starch; slowly digestible starch; maltodextrins; oligosaccharides; clean-label ingredients

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

Innovations in Clean and Sustainable Food Processing: Circular Bioeconomy and Food Waste Valorization

edited by

Carmen Soto-Maldonado

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 79 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable food processing; circular bioeconomy; food waste valorization; eco-friendly technologies; biorefining processes; green extraction methods

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

Precision Processing and Functional Ingredient Exploration in Cereal-Based Foods

edited by

Yejun Zhong

and Zicong Zeng

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 67 | Submission Open

Keywords: cereal-based foods; processing technologies; sensory qualities; functional ingredients; bioaccessibility; functional properties

(This special issue belongs to the Section Grain)

Advances in the Preventive Role of Food: Functional Foods and Beverages for Human Health

edited by

Daotong Li

and

Fang Chen

submission deadline 23 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 991 | Submission Open

Keywords: preventive role of food; nutritional therapy; food quality; dietary health; dietary patterns; diet and health; functional foods; sustainable diets

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

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