Foods

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

edited by

and

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 58 | 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)

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 56 | 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)

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 54 | 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)

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 53 | Submission Open

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

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

Degradation Behaviors and Risk Assessment of Food Residues

edited by Fajun Tian and

Guangyang Liu

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 47 | Submission Open

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

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

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 46 | 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)

Food Safety and Quality in Aquaculture and Fisheries Products

edited by

Marzia Pezzolato

and Elena Bozzetta

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 45 | 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)

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

edited by Lifen Zhang,

Wenjun Wang

and

Dingyang Lv

submission deadline 3 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 84 | 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 | 4 articles | Viewed by 8593 | 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 15902 | 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 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5407 | 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)

Explore 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 3655 | 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 2696 | 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)

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 6988 | 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 263 | 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

Leda R. A. Faroni

submission deadline 10 Apr 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 14795 | 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)

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 6029 | 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)

Physicochemical Characteristics of Food Polysaccharides, Starches, and Gels

edited by Xi Yang and

Lijun Sun

submission deadline 10 Apr 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 5574 | 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)

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 | 2 articles | Viewed by 5123 | 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)

Plant Bioactive Compounds and Its Potential as a Functional Food Ingredient

edited by

Zheng Ruan

submission deadline 10 Apr 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3632 | 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)

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 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2061 | 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)

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 1882 | 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 1587 | 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)

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 566 | 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)

Sensory Detection and Analysis in Food Industry

edited by

Dongrui Zhao

and

Jianan Zhang

submission deadline 10 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 432 | 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)

Microbiological Origin of Substances in Clean-Label Food Design

edited by

Anna Otlewska

submission deadline 10 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 174 | Submission Open

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

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Microbiology)

Advanced Separation Techniques for Food Safety and Functional Component Analysis

edited by

Slim Smaoui

and

Walid Elfalleh

submission deadline 10 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 159 | 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)

Advances in the Innovative Development and Quality Improvement for Bakery Products

edited by

Xinyang Sun

and

Fei Pei

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

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

(This special issue belongs to the Section Grain)

Bioactive Protein Hydrolysates: Preparation, Characterization, and Functional Properties

edited by Zhiyang Du,

Yajuan Li

and

Zhipeng Yu

submission deadline 10 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 70 | 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)

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 67 | 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)

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 61 | 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)

Edible Mushroom: Processing, Nutritional Properties and Potential Risks

edited by

Fengjie Cui

and

Xiangyong Meng

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

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

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 | Viewed by 58 | 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 | Viewed by 50 | 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)

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 48 | 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 39 | Submission Open

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

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Microbiology)

Food-Derived Polysaccharides: Composition, Characterization and Functional Properties

edited by Xiaoqi Xu and Zheng Xu

submission deadline 10 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 36 | 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)

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 36 | 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)

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 | Viewed by 31 | 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)

Advances in Technologies for Improving Foods' Nutrition and Functional Properties

edited by

Hüseyin Bozkurt

submission deadline 10 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 31 | 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)

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

edited by Cheol-Hyun Kim

submission deadline 10 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 29 | Submission Open

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

(This special issue belongs to the Section Dairy)

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 29 | 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)

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

edited by

Sunil K. Panchal

submission deadline 10 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 29 | 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)

Chemical Characterization and Functional Studies of Enzymes from Food

edited by

Ruizhi Han

submission deadline 10 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 26 | Submission Open

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

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Biotechnology)

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 3402 | Submission Open

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

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Systems)

Mycotoxins and Heavy Metals in Food

edited by Peng Li

submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1444 | 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 1432 | 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 | Viewed by 452 | 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)

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 63 | 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)

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

edited by

Maria D. Papageorgiou

and

Adamantini Paraskevopoulou

submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 51 | 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)

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