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Feature Review on Nutraceuticals, Functional Foods, and Novel Foods

edited by

Antonello Santini

and

Tânia Gonçalves Albuquerque

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 84 | Submission Open

Keywords: nutraceuticals and new sources; recovery from byproducts and waste; novel formulations; food supplements; novel foods and new sources; efficacy and safety; novel analytical approaches; mechanism of action; in vitro and in vivo assessments of efficacy

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

Extracts from Plant Foods: Biological Characterization and Application: 2nd Edition

edited by

Jinkai Zheng

, Chengying Zhao and Jiefen Cui

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 80 | Submission Open

Keywords: plant foods; functional components; detection techniques; extraction techniques; health-promoting effects; structure– activity relationship; in vivo metabolisms; gut microbiota; molecular mechanisms

(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Foods)

Genomic and Proteomic Analysis of Food Microorganisms

edited by

Shuhong Ye

and

Yan Ding

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 80 | Submission Open

Keywords: probiogenomics; proteomic analysis; screening of probiotic microorganisms; mining of probiotic functions; bioactive metabolites; metabolic network modeling; target prediction; gut microecology regulation; health-promoting effect

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Microbiology)

Research Trends in Plant-Based Foods

edited by

Maria Concetta Tenuta

Giovanna Ferrentino

and

Rosa Tundis

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 74 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural plant-based extracts; innovative technologies; nutraceutical properties; functional properties; bioactive compounds; antioxidant compounds; plant-based formulations

(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Foods)

Applications of Rapid Non-Destructive Technology in Food Quality and Safety Detection

edited by

Tingting Shen

and

Chanjun Sun

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 73 | Submission Open

Keywords: perishable foods (meat; dairy; seafood); fresh produce (fruits; vegetables); contaminant detection (chemical; microbial); shelf-life prediction; hyperspectral imaging (HSI); spectroscopy (NIRS; Raman; FTIR; etc.); laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy; machine learning/AI in food analysis; computer vision and image processing; electronic nose/e-tongue

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

The Expanding Role of Metabolomics in Food Analysis, Food Quality, and Personalized Nutrition

edited by

Flaminia Cesare Marincola

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 73 | Submission Open

Keywords: food metabolomics; nutritional metabolomics; food quality assessment; food authenticity; precision nutrition; omics technologies; metabolic profiling; food traceability; chemometric analysis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Nutrition)

Enzymatic Processing of Starch and Development and Improvement of Starchy Food

edited by Chunsen Wu and Lunan Guo

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 70 | Submission Open

Keywords: enzymatic starch modification; starch-based food innovation; functional carbohydrate engineering; texture optimization; nutritional enhancement; sustainable food processing

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

Next-Generation Chemometric and Spectroscopic Strategies for Food Safety and Authenticity: Toward Faster and More Reliable Detection

edited by Itziar Ruisánchez Capelastegui

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 68 | Submission Open

Keywords: food safety; food authenticity; chemometrics; spectroscopy; multivariate analysis; machine learning; rapid detection; non-destructive analysis; model validation; food fraud

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

Biochemical, Physical and Mechanical Modifications of Fruits, Vegetables, Herbs and Cereals and Their Possible Use in Brewing

edited by

Kristina Mastanjević

Riccardo De Flaviis

and

Justyna Belcar

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 63 | Submission Open

Keywords: cereals; fruits; vegetables; herbs; beers; beverages

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

Advances in the Application of Artificial Intelligence in Food Quality and Safety Analysis

edited by Yongqiang Shi and

Xinai Zhang

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 61 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence; food quality and safety analysis; machine learning; computer vision; predictive modeling; real-time quality monitoring; risk prediction; authenticity verification

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

The Processing of Cereal and Its By-Products

edited by

Paulo Carteri Coradi

and

Elena Peñas Pozo

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 60 | Submission Open

Keywords: cereal products; cereal processing; cereal by-products; cereal components; cereal-based food; bioactive compounds; bioaccessibility; biodisponibility

(This special issue belongs to the Section Grain)

Advances in Wine Physicochemical Properties, Sensory Attributes, and Health Benefits: 2nd Edition

edited by

Irena Budić-Leto

and

Gajdoš Kljusurić Jasenka

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 59 | Submission Open

Keywords: wine quality; wine technology; wine yeasts; wine aging; sensorial properties; physical/chemical properties; health benefits

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

Edible Fats and Oils: Composition, Properties and Nutrition

edited by

Anna Prescha

and

Magdalena Grajzer

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 52 | Submission Open

Keywords: edible oils; fatty acid composition; lipid oxidation; bioactive lipids; nutritional properties; food processing; oil stability; health effects; lipid analysis; dietary fats

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

Honey Bee Products: Properties, Applications and Value-Added Utilization in Foods

edited by

Hongcheng Zhang

and Jiangtao Qiao

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 49 | Submission Open

Keywords: bee products; honey; bee pollen; propolis; royal jelly; bee venom; bioactive components; health benefits

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

New Research in Brewing: Ingredients, Brewing and Quality Improvement

edited by

Isabel Caballero

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 41 | Submission Open

Keywords: beer; brewery; beer adjuncts; beer elaboration; beer analysis; beer chemistry; beer yeast; beer polyphenols; craft beer

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Biotechnology)

Safety and Regulatory Perspectives on Nanotechnology in Food Systems

edited by

Magdalena Krystyjan

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 37 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanotechnology; nanoparticles; safety; agri-food systems; legislation

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

Innovations in Crop Quality and Safety

edited by

Riccardo De Flaviis

and

Daniela Romano

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 36 | Submission Open

Keywords: crop quality; crop safety; volatile compounds; mycotoxins; sustainable agriculture; toxin detection; breeding strategies; risk assessment; flavor enhancement; safety assessment

Effects of Processing Operations on Physicochemical Properties, Quality Formation and Nutritional Function of Food Products

edited by Chun-Sen Wu

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 30 | Submission Open

Keywords: food processing; physicochemical properties; quality formation; nutrition function

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

Edible Insects: Valuable Source for Human Nutrition

edited by

Roee Gutman

, Itai Opatovsky and

Raquel P. F. Guiné

submission deadline 1 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 299 | Submission Open

Keywords: edible insects; nutritional composition; sustainable diets; food security; alternative protein; consumer acceptance; entomophagy; food safety; insect farming; functional foods

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

Factors Affecting Meat and Meat Products: Feeding, Formulation and Processing

edited by

Piotr Domaradzki

and

Mariusz Florek

submission deadline 5 Jan 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 7547 | Submission Open

Keywords: livestock production and feeding systems; pre-slaughter conditions and animal welfare; post-slaughter treatment; sensory and nutritional aspects; meat quality characteristics; packaging systems; processing and cooking methods; preservation; shelf-life; functional and bioactive additives

(This special issue belongs to the Section Meat)

Advances in Research on Olive Oil Quality, Production, and Consumption: 2nd Edition

edited by

Karolina Brkić Bubola

Igor Lukić

and

Olivera Koprivnjak

submission deadline 5 Jan 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 7542 | Submission Open

Keywords: olive oil; olive oil production technology; olive oil quality; olive oil composition; olive oil authenticity; bioactive constituents; volatile compounds; sensory characteristics

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

Food Environmental Pollution Monitoring, the Transfer of Hazardous Materials in Soil–Crop Plant Systems and a Risk Assessment of Emerging Contaminants in Food

edited by Guozhong Feng and Qing Yan

submission deadline 5 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1135 | Submission Open

Keywords: risk assessment of human exposure to food contaminants; food environmental pollution monitoring; emerging contaminants in consumer products; emerging food contaminants; environmental contaminants; food safety; transfer of hazardous materials in soil– crop plant systems

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Toxicology)

Valorization and Utilization of Plant-Based Food Wastes and By-Products: Recent Trends, Technologies and Sustainability Challenges: 2nd Edition

edited by

Noelia Betoret

, Virginia Teresa Glicerina and Ester Betoret

submission deadline 5 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 46 | Submission Open

Keywords: plant-based by-products; vegetable proteins; extraction; fermentation; nutritional value

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

Food Brewing Technology and Brewing Microorganisms (Second Edition)

edited by

Guiming Fu

and Yanru Chen

submission deadline 9 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 58 | Submission Open

Keywords: food brewing technology; brewing microorganisms; alcoholic products; soy sauce; MSG; vinegar; yogurt; cheese; pickle

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Microbiology)

How Does Consumers’ Perception Influence Their Food Choices?

edited by

Wilma Araújo

and

Sandra Fernandes Arruda

submission deadline 10 Jan 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 15267 | Submission Open

Keywords: food choices; acceptance; eating behaviour; consumer perception; consumer understanding; consumer preference; consumer behaviour; consumer evaluations; consumer attitudes

Functional Ingredients and Natural Extractions in Foods: Sources, Health Benefits and Disease Prevention

edited by Qiong Wang and Yanli Wang

submission deadline 10 Jan 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 15101 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional food; natural plant resources; extraction techniques; chemical compounds; prebiotic and probiotics; physiological functions; chronic diseases; antioxidants; immunity; neurodegeneration or neurological complication; cardiovascular diseases; metabolic diseases

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Nutrition)

Fortification of Food with Micronutrients: Production, Determination, Bioaccessibility and Health Benefits

edited by

Chong Xie

, Yongbin Han and Yan Xu

submission deadline 10 Jan 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 9497 | Submission Open

Keywords: vitamins; minerals; biofortification; bioaccessibility; health benefits; determination

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

Postharvest Technologies and Applications in Food and Its Products

edited by

Peng Jin

and

Liangyi Zhao

submission deadline 10 Jan 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 7542 | Submission Open

Keywords: postharvest fruits and vegetables; postharvest technology; postharvest physiology; quality deterioration; microbial decay

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

Recent Advances in the Detection of Food Contaminants and Pollutants

edited by

Francesca Buiarelli

and

Giulia Simonetti

submission deadline 10 Jan 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5488 | Submission Open

Keywords: food contamination; pollutant detection; metabolites; targeted and untargeted analysis; separative techniques; mass spectrometry; spectroscopic techniques; food safety

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

Fruit By-Products and Their Applications in Food Industry

edited by

Paula Pereira

and

Marisa Nicolai

submission deadline 10 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2073 | Submission Open

Keywords: food analysis; sustainable ingredients; health science; food industry; food by-products; food applications

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

Fermentation and Its Role in Food Quality: Microbial, Physicochemical, Sensory and Safety Issues

edited by

Miguel Elias

submission deadline 10 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1752 | Submission Open

Keywords: fermented foods; human health; food safety; food quality; physical properties; chemical properties; starter cultures; sensory evaluation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Biotechnology)

Current Research on the Effects of Novel Processing Technologies on Meat Flavor and Quality Characteristics

edited by

Ying Wang

submission deadline 10 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 748 | Submission Open

Keywords: novel processing technologies; meat products; meat flavor; meat quality; consumer acceptance

(This special issue belongs to the Section Meat)

Innovative Cereal and Legume-Based Food: Functional and Nutritional Benefits

edited by Ying Zhu and

Jiayan Zhang

submission deadline 10 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 620 | Submission Open

Keywords: bioactive enhancement; antinutrient reduction; bioavailability of bioactive compounds; gut health modulation; plant-based food design; nutrient delivery

(This special issue belongs to the Section Grain)

Sustainable Applications of Bioactive Compounds from Food By-Products in Smart Packaging

edited by

Daniela Pinheiro

Maria Luisa Serralheiro

and

Ana Rita Ferraz

submission deadline 10 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 208 | Submission Open

Keywords: biopolymers; bioactive compounds; food waste valorization; smart packaging; sustainability; freshness indicators; by-product valorization; functional packaging materials

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

Medicine Food Homology-Based Functional Products for the Management of Chronic Metabolic Diseases: Mechanisms and Applications

edited by Lixia Xiao and

Longfei Zhang

submission deadline 10 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 105 | Submission Open

Keywords: network pharmacology; metabolomics; gut microbiome; medicine food homology; bioactives extraction and application; functional food

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Nutrition)

The Food Loss and Waste: Impact, Measurement and Management

edited by Donatella Restuccia and

Roberto Ruggieri

submission deadline 10 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 72 | Submission Open

Keywords: food loss; food waste; circular food systems; waste management technologies; measurement and monitoring; waste quantification methodologies; key indicators; supply chain innovation

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

Food Proteins and Bioactive Peptides: Novel Sources, Characteristics and Applications—Second Edition

edited by

Hilton Deeth

and

Thao Le

submission deadline 10 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 66 | Submission Open

Keywords: bioactive peptides; plant-based proteins; animal-based proteins; nutritional quality; functional properties

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

Pathogen Detection, Identification, and Analysis in Food Safety Control

edited by

Anastasia Kapetanakou

and

Olga Papadopoulou

submission deadline 10 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 66 | Submission Open

Keywords: foodborne pathogens; food safety; culture-based methods; PCR; array-based methods; spectroscopy; NGS; biosensors; MALDI-TOF MS; microscopy techniques

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Microbiology)

Fermented Foods: Microorganisms, Bioactive Components, and Health Benefits

edited by

Lucia Aquilanti

and

Giorgia Rampanti

submission deadline 10 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 60 | Submission Open

Keywords: fermented foods; lactic acid bacteria; yeasts; probiotics; bioactive compounds; antioxidants; functional foods; gut microbiota

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Microbiology)

Functional and Fermentative Microbes in Food: Diversity, Ecology, and Applications

edited by Jing Hou and Henglin Cui

submission deadline 10 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 22 | Submission Open

Keywords: food fermentation; probiotics and lactic acid bacteria; functional microbes; food microbial diversity; food microbial ecology; food microbial taxonomy; enzymes in food

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Microbiology)

Starch and Starch-Based Products: Processing, Functions and Applications—2nd Edition

edited by

Jinpeng Wang

and

Chao Qiu

submission deadline 14 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 68 | Submission Open

Keywords: starch and starch-based food processing; and starch structure modification; the application of modified starch; the function of starch-based food; starch-based novel materials; including nanoparticles; emulsions; lipsomes; hydrogels; etc.

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

Advances in the Application of Cold Plasma Technology for Food Quality and Safety

edited by

Silvia Tappi

Ana Cristina De Aguiar Saldanha Pinheiro

and

Junior Bernardo Molina-Hernández

submission deadline 15 Jan 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6493 | Submission Open

Keywords: novel systems; food safety; food quality; pathogen inactivation; shelf-life extension; surface decontamination; non thermal processing; functionality of food materials; sustainability

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

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

edited by

Kefeng Zhai

submission deadline 15 Jan 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 4683 | Submission Open

Keywords: immunomodulatory activity; anti-diabetic activity; lipid-lowering activity; anti-tumor activity; antioxidant activity; anti-inflammatory activity; antibacterial activity; alkaloids; flavonoids; nysin; sterols; volatile oils

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Nutrition)

Advance in Starch Chemistry and Technology

edited by

Husnain Raza

and

Xiaofeng Ren

submission deadline 15 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3497 | Submission Open

Keywords: modified starch; physicochemical properties; green methods; non-thermal processing; starch interactions; ultrasound; resistant starch V; biodegradable food packaging; structural properties; digestibility

(This special issue belongs to the Section Grain)

Conventional and Emerging Technologies for Meat Processing

edited by Javier Telis-Romero and Marcio Augusto Ribeiro Sanches

submission deadline 15 Jan 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3154 | Submission Open

Keywords: meat processing; unconventional technologies; vacuum impregnation; power ultrasound; high-pressure processing; pulsed electric fields; process optimization; process engineering; technological properties

(This special issue belongs to the Section Meat)

Secondary Metabolites from Fruit and Vegetable: Characterization, Bioactivity and Intake

edited by

Lubna Ahmed

and Mohammad Hossain

submission deadline 15 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2723 | Submission Open

Keywords: secondary metabolites; extraction; bioactivity; characterization; health; fruits and vegetables; dietary intake

(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Foods)

Starch Structure and Function in the Context of Functional Foods Development

edited by Jiayue Guo and Lingyan Kong

submission deadline 15 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 390 | Submission Open

Keywords: starch structure; starch function; functional foods; digestibility; nutritional profiles; processing techniques

(This special issue belongs to the Section Grain)

Hygiene and Safety of Foods: Health Consequences for Consumers

edited by

Luisa Brito

and

Acacio Salamandane

submission deadline 15 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 113 | Submission Open

Keywords: foodborne pathogens; food safety; public health; foodborne disease; food poisoning; regulatory standards; good hygiene practice (GHP); hygiene indicators; disinfectant susceptibility; persistent strains

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

Plant Essential Oils: Extraction Methods and Applications in Food Packaging

edited by Yaowen Liu and

Mingrui Chen

submission deadline 15 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 69 | Submission Open

Keywords: plant essential oils; extraction techniques; food packaging; active packaging; encapsulation; antimicrobial; antioxidant; preservation efficacy

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

Factors Governing the Structural and Biochemical Breakdown of Starch-Rich Plant Tissues During Digestion

edited by

Luis Arturo Bello Pérez

and Edith Agama Acevedo

submission deadline 15 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 40 | Submission Open

Keywords: starch digestion; colon fermentation; starchy foods; structure; processing; amylase

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

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