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Special Issues

Foods publishes Special Issues to create collections of papers on specific topics, with the aim of building a community of authors and readers to discuss the latest research and develop new ideas and research directions. Special Issues are led by Guest Editors, who are experts on the topic and all Special Issue submissions follow MDPI's standard editorial process.

The journal’s Editor-in-Chief and/or designated Editorial Board Member will oversee Guest Editor appointments and Special Issue proposals, checking their content for relevance and ensuring the suitability of the material for the journal. The papers published in a Special Issue will be collected and displayed on a dedicated page of the journal’s website. Further information on MDPI's Special Issue polices and Guest Editor responsibilities can be found here. For any inquiries related to a Special Issue, please contact the Editorial Office.

Open for Submission

Lipids and Lipophilic Bioactive Compounds: Advances in Food and Health

Guest Editors: Tao Zhang, Jiuliang Zhang
1 article | Viewed by 1,636

Deadline: 10 February 2026

Open for Submission

Natural Polysaccharides: Structure and Health Functions

Guest Editors: Zichao Wang, Baoming Tian
9 articles | Viewed by 15,765

Deadline: 8 February 2026

Open for Submission

Advances in Food Nutritional Biochemistry: Omics, Bioavailability and Gut Health

Guest Editors: Gianfranco Picone, Mattia Santoni
2 articles | Viewed by 1,302

Deadline: 5 February 2026

Open for Submission

Dietary Trace Elements and Bioactive Compounds in Food: Exploring Their Health Implications

Guest Editor: Changhui Zhao
6 articles | Viewed by 12,096

Deadline: 31 January 2026

Open for Submission

Food Proteins: Extraction, Functions and Applications

Guest Editors: Yuqian Liu, Rui Yang, Jinguang Liu
2 articles | Viewed by 2,387

Deadline: 31 January 2026

Open for Submission

Use, Quality and Safety of Food Supplements: Scientific and Regulatory Perspectives

Guest Editors: João G. Costa, Bojana Vidović
1 article | Viewed by 2,328

Deadline: 31 January 2026

Open for Submission

Functional Foods, Gut Microbiota, and Health Benefits

Guest Editors: Pedro Miguel Silva, Ana Isabel Bourbon
7 articles | Viewed by 19,434

Deadline: 30 January 2026

Open for Submission

Recent Advances in Food Protein and Alternative Protein: Properties, Benefits, and Applications

Guest Editor: Yulong Bao
3 articles | Viewed by 1,756

Deadline: 25 January 2026

Open for Submission

Beyond Sustenance: The Rise of Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods in Health and Well-Being

Guest Editor: Morena Gabriele
1 article | Viewed by 627

Deadline: 25 January 2026

Open for Submission

Impact of Processing on the Biological Effects of Bioactive Compounds in Food

Guest Editor: Anna Rafaela Cavalcante Braga
1 article | Viewed by 5,321

Deadline: 20 January 2026

Open for Submission

New Insights into Sources of Nutrients and Bioactive Compounds in Foods—2nd Edition

Guest Editors: Przemysław Kowalczewski, Joanna Zembrzuska, Paweł Jezowski
3 articles | Viewed by 1,791

Deadline: 20 January 2026

Open for Submission

Exploring the Nutritional and Functional Properties of Plant Food-Derived Bioactive Components

Guest Editor: Kefeng Zhai
8 articles | Viewed by 15,265

Deadline: 15 January 2026

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