Foods

New Technological Developments and Future Trends in Food Processing and Preservation

edited by

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submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 232 | Submission Open

Keywords: food processing technologies; food preservation innovations; nanotechnology in food science; micro- and nanoencapsulation; artificial intelligence in the food industry; cold plasma treatment; high-pressure processing (HPP); pulsed electric fields (PEFs) in food processing; sustainable food systems; life cycle assessment (LCA) in food technology

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

Application of Spectroscopic Technology Coupled with Chemometrics in Food Analysis

edited by Elísabet Martín-Tornero and

Santiago Ruiz-Moyano

submission deadline 22 Aug 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 10940 | Submission Open

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

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

Tea Technology and Resource Utilization

edited by

Xinghui Li

and

Yuhua Wang

submission deadline 22 Aug 2025 | 10 articles | Viewed by 10448 | Submission Open

Keywords: tea; tea resource; tea technology; tea resource utilization; tea processing; tea secondary metabolism; tea quality; tea safety control

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

Mushrooms and Edible Fungi as Future Foods

edited by

Hye-Jin Park

submission deadline 22 Aug 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 661 | Submission Open

Keywords: mushrooms; edible fungi; future foods; nutritive properties; bioactive properties; human health

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

Traditional and Modern Approaches in Alcoholic Fermentation

edited by

Urszula Dziekońska-Kubczak

submission deadline 24 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 114 | Submission Open

Keywords: alcoholic fermentation; fermentation microorganisms; microbiology of fermentation; food biotechnology; metabolic engineering; modern fermentation techniques; spontaneous and controlled fermentation; sensory profile; innovations

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Biotechnology)

Advances on Functional Foods with Antioxidant Bioactivity

edited by

Igor Rodrigues

and Carla da Silva Carneiro

submission deadline 25 Aug 2025 | 7 articles | Viewed by 10892 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional foods; bioactive antioxidants; antioxidant-delivery systems; natural antioxidants; antioxidant biological assays

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

Effects of Novel Processing Technologies on Physicochemical and Nutraceutical Properties of Foods—2nd Edition

edited by

Taotao Dai

, Yihui Wang and Xixiang Shuai

submission deadline 25 Aug 2025 | 7 articles | Viewed by 8931 | Submission Open

Keywords: emerging processing technologies; nonthermal technologies; thermal technologies; physicochemical properties; nutritional properties; functional properties

(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Foods)

Processing, Physicochemical, Structural and Functional Properties of Starch-Based Materials and Their Derived Food Products—Second Edition

edited by

Zhen Ma

and

Xin Rui

submission deadline 25 Aug 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2723 | Submission Open

Keywords: starch; slow digestible starch; resistant starch; starch-derived food products; processing; structure; physicochemical properties; functional properties; fermentation characteristics; starch structure– functionality relationship

(This special issue belongs to the Section Grain)

Food Allergenic Risk Assessment: State of the Art and Challenges

edited by Liangtao Lv, Qiaozhi Zhang and

Jin Wang

submission deadline 25 Aug 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2542 | Submission Open

Keywords: allergen detection; immune mechanisms; allergen reduction technologies; allergic reaction prediction; allergenic foods; epitope prediction; food allergy management strategies; allergy epidemiology research

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Toxicology)

The Link Between Nutrition, Developmental Plasticity and Human Health

edited by

Ana Elisa Toscano

submission deadline 25 Aug 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1669 | Submission Open

Keywords: malnutrition; cerebral palsy; phenotypic plasticity; polyphenols; early brain injury; vitamins; cognition; skeletal muscle; brain; inflammation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Nutrition)

The Regulation of Gut Microbiota by Probiotics and Dietary Nutrients in Foods to Improve Human Health

edited by

Tao Wu

and

Qian Li

submission deadline 25 Aug 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1067 | Submission Open

Keywords: probiotics; dietary nutrients; gut microbiota; dietary fiber; polyphenols; fatty acids; inflammation; constipation; intestinal dysfunction; immunity; metabolic health

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Nutrition)

Smart Nanomaterials for Sustainable Packaging and Preservation of Food Products

edited by Josemar Gonçalves de Oliveira Filho and Mariana Buranelo Egea

submission deadline 28 Aug 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3245 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanostructured films; sustainable packaging; smart nanofibers; food quality monitoring; nanosensors; active packaging; real-time monitoring; nanomaterial production; food safety; future trends in nanotechnology

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

Potato Processing and Comprehensive Utilization of Its By-Products

edited by

Gang Liu

and

Fankui Zeng

submission deadline 28 Aug 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2399 | Submission Open

Keywords: potato processing; by-product utilization; sustainability; high-value compounds; food innovation; waste valorization; circular economy; functional ingredients; resource efficiency; potato industry

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

Risk Assessment of Hazardous Pollutants in Foods

edited by

André Pereira

submission deadline 28 Aug 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1454 | Submission Open

Keywords: food contaminants; mycotoxins; foodborne pathogenic microorganisms; pharmaceuticals; pesticides; PCBs; dioxins; flame retardants; acrylamide; furans

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Toxicology)

Structural Properties and Health Benefits of Natural Polysaccharides in Food Science

edited by

Yun Chen

,

Minhao Xie

and

Yi Wu

submission deadline 28 Aug 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 565 | Submission Open

Keywords: homology of medicine and food; natural plant polysaccharides; immunomodulatory and anti-inflammatory; liver-protecting properties; antioxidants; gut microbes; structural features; health benefits

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

Probiotics: Health Benefits in Relation to Gut Microbiota and Functional Food Applications

edited by Yi Xu

submission deadline 29 Aug 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 9823 | Submission Open

Keywords: probiotics; functional foods; gut microbiota; central nervous system; gut– brain axis; neurological disorders

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

Biobased and Biodegradable Packaging Materials: Preparation, Characterization and Application in the Food Industry

edited by

Ana Elizabeth Cavalcante Fai

and Bianca Chieregato Maniglia

submission deadline 29 Aug 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 2767 | Submission Open

Keywords: biobased materials; biodegradable polymers; film; coating; foams; biobased packaging; food packaging; edible packaging; active and intelligent packaging; smart tags

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

Sustainable Extraction and Valorization of By-Products from Food Processing

edited by Faridah Abas and Farooq Anwar

submission deadline 29 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 158 | Submission Open

Keywords: food by-products; sustainable extraction; green technologies; bioactive compounds; food waste valorization; circular economy; biorefinery approaches; functional ingredients; natural antioxidants; zero-waste strategies

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

High-Value Processing and Utilization of Agro-Food Resources

edited by

José Rafael Minjares-Fuentes

and

Antoni Femenia

submission deadline 30 Aug 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 14054 | Submission Open

Keywords: agro-food resources; agro-food by-products; circular economy; green technologies; emergent technologies; biorefinery processes; functional foods; nutraceuticals; dietary fiber; bioactive compounds; plant polysaccharides; antioxidant compounds

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

Conventional and Emerging Meat Processing Techniques for Improved Shelf Life and Quality

edited by

Ľubomír Lapčík

, Barbora Lapčíková and Robert Gál

submission deadline 30 Aug 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5315 | Submission Open

Keywords: meat processing; shelf life; thermal and non-thermal processing; novel preservation techniques; innovative packaging; natural preservatives; safe meat products

(This special issue belongs to the Section Meat)

Food Safety Detection Analysis and Sensors

edited by

Xiangmei Li

submission deadline 30 Aug 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4197 | Submission Open

Keywords: food safety; rapid detection; sensor; immunoassay; nanomaterials; veterinary medicine; pesticide; mycotoxins; heavy metal; foodborne microorganisms; illegal additives

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

Immobilized Enzymes in the Food Industry: Structure, Characteristics and Applications

edited by

Mengfan Wang

submission deadline 30 Aug 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2812 | Submission Open

Keywords: glycosidase; lipase; protease; laccase; adsorption; cross-linking; encapsulation; assembly; nanozyme; porous materials; nanomaterials; activity; stability; reusability; contaminate

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Biotechnology)

New Insights into Nutraceuticals in the Prevention of Metabolic Syndrome—2nd Edition

edited by

Gwang-Woong Go

and

Wooki Kim

submission deadline 30 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 140 | Submission Open

Keywords: nutraceutical; chronic metabolic diseases; nutrigenomics; non-alcoholic fatty liver disease; obesity; type 2 diabetes mellitus; inflammation; dyslipidemia

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

Innovative Muscle Foods Preservation and Packaging Technologies

edited by

Michael Kontominas

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 26770 | Submission Open

Keywords: innovative preservation and packaging technologies; minimally processed foods; food quality; food safety

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

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 31 Aug 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 12733 | 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)

Microorganisms in Fermented Food: Selection, Evaluation and Application

edited by Anthony N. Mutukumira and

Svetoslav Todorov

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 12497 | Submission Open

Keywords: mesophilic cultures; thermophilic cultures; single cultures; mixed cultures; characterisation; screening; traditional fermentation; indigenous fermentation; fermentation technology; precision fermentation; spontaneous fermentation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Microbiology)

Innovations and Advances in Coarse Cereals: Nutritional Aspects, Functional Properties, and Processing Technology

edited by

Chenguang Zhou

,

Zhen Yang

and Yafang Shao

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 9354 | Submission Open

Keywords: coarse cereals; functional ingredients; novel processing techniques; nutritional enhancement; bioavailability; sensory quality; high-value cereal products; comprehensive utilization

(This special issue belongs to the Section Grain)

Encapsulation Processes: Improvement and Innovation of Bio-Micro/Nanostructures with High-Value Compounds in Food

edited by

Berta Nogueiro Estevinho

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 8187 | Submission Open

Keywords: encapsulation of functional compounds; by-product valorization; microencapsulation and nanoencapsulation processes; controlled release studies; functional supplements; nutraceutical products; characterization of microstructures

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

Sustainable Uses and Applications of By-Products of the Food Industry

edited by Vassiliki G. Kontogianni and

Loulouda Bosnea

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 7065 | Submission Open

Keywords: food by-products; sustainability; bioactive compounds; functional foods; value-added products; alternative food products; biodegradable food packaging

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

Recent Advances in Flavor Chemistry in Meat, Poultry and Seafood: Safety Control and Quality Assessment

edited by

Lujuan Xing

and

Zhizhao Xiao

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 6754 | Submission Open

Keywords: flavour chemistry; meat; poultry; seafood; analytical chemistry; rapid determination; biotechnology; bioactive peptides; functional ingredients; safety control; quality assessment

(This special issue belongs to the Section Meat)

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 31 Aug 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5183 | 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)

Antioxidant Compounds in Functional Foods and Their Benefits for Human Health: 2nd Edition

edited by

Yong Sun

and Hua Zhang

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4812 | Submission Open

Keywords: antioxidants; functional foods; potential health benefits; mechanisms of action; anti-inflammatory; chronic diseases; cardiovascular health; cognitive function

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

Encapsulation-Based Technologies for Bioactive Compounds in Foods

edited by Bojana Balanč, Verica Đorđević and

Viktor Nedovic

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4253 | Submission Open

Keywords: encapsulation; bioactive compounds; delivery systems; food applications; stability; thermal protection; edible packaging

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

Sensory and Consumer Testing of Novel Methods and Novel Foods

edited by

Edgar Chambers IV

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4041 | Submission Open

Keywords: novel; food; beverage; packaging; sensory; consumer; methods

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

Latest Research on Meat Microbiology, Meat Quality and Meat Safety—Volume II

edited by

Krzysztof Dasiewicz

,

Marta Chmiel

and

Iwona Szymańska

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3716 | Submission Open

Keywords: meat microbiology; meat quality; meat safety; rearing management; slaughter conditions; aging process; meat processing; contamination risks; traceability; control; global quality

(This special issue belongs to the Section Meat)

Food Bioactive Compounds in Disease Prevention and Health Promotion

edited by Wencheng Zhang

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3690 | Submission Open

Keywords: ultra-high pressure; supercritical fluid extraction; natural bioactive compounds; functional properties; edible jiaosu

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

Food Bioactive Compounds and Emerging Processing and Extraction Techniques

edited by Rosa Maria Cámara, Francesca Bot and

Elena Arranz

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 3472 | Submission Open

Keywords: microextraction techniques; extraction techniques; supercritical extraction; subcritical fluid extraction; natural products extraction; green extraction; sustainable extraction methods; dispersive solid-phase extraction; ultrasound-assisted extraction; food bioactive compounds; polyphenols; antioxidants; carotenoids

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

Advances of Novel Technologies in Food Analysis and Food Safety

edited by Junjun Zhang and

Xiaowei Huang

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2755 | Submission Open

Keywords: rapid detection methods; food safety; food analysis; food integrity; food preservation; food quality control; food sensors

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

The Effect of Processing Methods on the Quality and Health-Related Ingredients of Plant-Based Foods

edited by Chengying Zhao and Jiefen Cui

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2574 | Submission Open

Keywords: plant foods; processing; components; interactions between components; chemical structure changes; health-promoting effects; molecular mechanisms

(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Foods)

Application of Gut Microbiota and Dietary Compositions in Functional Foods

edited by Zhijun Wang, Liuming Xie and

Jianhua Xie

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2568 | Submission Open

Keywords: dietary compositions; polysaccharides; phytochemicals; proteins; dietary fiber; structure; gut microbiota; intestinal health; functional foods; application

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

Genomic Technologies for the Characterization, Typing, and Detection of Food-Borne Pathogens

edited by Yiping He and Gretchen Dykes

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1362 | Submission Open

Keywords: next-generation sequencing (NGS); food-borne pathogen; food safety; bioinformatics; microbial genomics; detection; typing

(This special issue belongs to the Section Foodomics)

Emerging Food Technologies and Novel Ingredients for Sustainable Innovation

edited by

Bon-Jae Gu

and Sang-Hyun Park

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1358 | Submission Open

Keywords: emerging food technologies; novel ingredients; upcycled food; sustainable food innovation; alternative proteins; advanced processing technologies; insect-derived ingredients; food security; resource efficiency; functional food development

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

The Role of Taste, Smell or Color on Food Intake and Food Choice

edited by

Nobuyuki Sakai

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1083 | Submission Open

Keywords: food choice; food intake; sensory studies on foods; gustation; olfaction; chemesthesis; vision; consumer perception

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

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 31 Aug 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 876 | Submission Open

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

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

Food Hydrogels: Formation Mechanisms, Functionalities and Applications

edited by Tuyen Truong and Mina Dokouhaki

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 852 | Submission Open

Keywords: food hydrogels; gelation mechanism; molecular interactions; hydrogel fabrication; structure; property; fat replacer; delivery

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

Uncovering the Impacts of Food Processing Techniques on Microbial Communities and Their Metabolic Interactions

edited by

Alessandra Fontana

and

Loris Pinto

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 832 | Submission Open

Keywords: food processing techniques; microbial communities; metabolic interactions; thermal processing; non-thermal preservation; food additives; fermentation; emerging technologies; microbial metabolites; food safety and quality

(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 31 Aug 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 770 | Submission Open

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

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

Plant Bioactive Compounds and Its Potential as a Functional Food Ingredient

edited by

Zheng Ruan

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 713 | 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)

Advances in Food Toxin Analysis and Risk Assessment

edited by

Pierina Visciano

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 681 | Submission Open

Keywords: food toxins; mycotoxins; marine biotoxins; analytical techniques; risk assessment; rapid screening; nanotechnology; food chain interventions; data analytics in food safety

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Toxicology)

Exploring Compounds with Preventive Properties Against Contaminants in Food

edited by

Alessandra Cimbalo

, Kinga Stuper-Szablewska and Pilar Vila-Donat

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 603 | Submission Open

Keywords: food contaminants; preventive compounds; antioxidants; omic sciences; bioactive peptides; functional ingredients

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Toxicology)

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