Foods

Advanced Analytical Methods for Food Safety and Composition Analysis

edited by Zhen Yan and Yang Cheng

submission deadline 16 Oct 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 9474 | Submission Open

Keywords: food safety; nutritional quality; analytical methods; mass spectrometry; nanotechnology; metabolomics; separation, extraction, and purification; molecularly imprinted polymers

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

Advances in Food Science: Bioactive Ingredients for Health Promotion and Specific Populations’ Needs

edited by

Saraid Mora-Rochín

, Cristina Chuck-Hernández and

Luis Mojica

submission deadline 17 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1419 | Submission Open

Keywords: bioactive compounds; precision nutrition; purification; functional foods; human health

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Nutrition)

Advances in Food Processing Technologies: Enhancing Quality, Safety, and Sustainability

edited by

Pascal Degraeve

and

Mariya Dushkova

submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 10850 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced food technologies; food processing; food quality; food safety; food sustainability

Fermented Foods and Health Modulation

edited by

Xuegang Luo

submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4442 | 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 the Innovative Development and Quality Improvement for Bakery Products

edited by

Xinyang Sun

and

Fei Pei

submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3995 | Submission Open

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

(This special issue belongs to the Section Grain)

Advanced Food Processing Technologies and Approaches: 2nd Edition

edited by

Diana Mańko-Jurkowska

and

Joanna Bryś

submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2319 | Submission Open

Keywords: food processing and preservation; emerging processing technologies; green and sustainable technologies; functional ingredients; sustainable bioingredients; novel foods; innovative food packaging materials; food quality and safety

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

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

edited by Anjun Chen

submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1424 | 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)

Advanced Analytical Methods for Chemical Contaminants and Composition Analysis in Food: Current Status and Future Perspectives

edited by

Qi Zhao

and

Ligang Chen

submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1402 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced analytical techniques; food safety and authenticity; food composition and quality; chromatography and mass spectrometry; novel sample preparation; chemical contaminants and emerging risks; green analytical chemistry; non-destructive testing and real-time monitoring

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

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

edited by

Bartosz Kruszewski

and

Rajeev Bhat

submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1369 | 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)

Trace Elements and Bioactive Compounds in Foods: Emerging Analytical Techniques and Nutritional and Health Implications

edited by

Raquel Fernanda Milani

and

Ana Paula Rebellato

submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 910 | Submission Open

Keywords: bioaccessibility; emerging analytical techniques; flavonoids; inorganic contaminants; novel methods; nutrients; phenolic compounds; spectroscopic techniques; trace elements

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

Food Colloids: Creating Structure, Delivering Functionality and Advancing Sustainability

edited by

Kelvin Kim Tha Goh

and Sung Je Lee

submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 618 | Submission Open

Keywords: food colloids; structure–function relationships; emulsions and foams; hydrocolloids; protein–polysaccharide complexes; controlled release; oleogels and structured lipids; prebiotics and microbiome; texture-modified foods; plant-based hybrid and cultivated meat systems

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

Grain-Based Foods: Advancing Technology and Applications in Staple Foods

edited by

Junjie Xing

,

Zhen Yang

and

Yipeng Bai

submission deadline 21 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 855 | Submission Open

Keywords: cereal chemistry; bread; noodle; food processing; starch modification; clean label; functional foods; food safety; whole grain; food quality

(This special issue belongs to the Section Grain)

Natural Bioactives and Extracts in Food, Packaging, Preservation, and Health

edited by Shanxue Jiang and Peng Wen

submission deadline 21 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 723 | Submission Open

Keywords: extraction of bioactive compounds; food packaging films; control of foodborne pathogens; food preservation; natural products; food safety; AI-assisted discovery of natural bioactives

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

Impacts of Phenolics and Dietary Fiber on Human Gut Microbiota

edited by

Baojun Xu

submission deadline 23 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 297 | Submission Open

Keywords: polyphenols; dietary fiber; gut microbiota; prebiotics; phenolic metabolites; microbial biotransformation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Nutrition)

Chemometrics in Food Authenticity and Quality Control

edited by

Pao Li

and

Xihui Bian

submission deadline 25 Oct 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2285 | 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)

Functional Foods and Glucose Metabolism: Mechanisms and Health Implications

edited by

Yongsheng Chen

and

Shuai Chen

submission deadline 25 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 528 | Submission Open

Keywords: phytochemicals; antioxidants; natural products; glucose metabolic health; protein; polysaccharide; derivatives; intestinal health; oxidative stress

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

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

edited by

Daotong Li

and

Fang Chen

submission deadline 28 Oct 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 8408 | 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)

Development and Innovation of Marine Nutritious and Healthy Foods: A Multidimensional Focus on Protein Functionality

edited by

Tao Huang

submission deadline 28 Oct 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6799 | Submission Open

Keywords: marine products; bioactive functionalities; digestive characteristics; metabolism; growth performance; gut microbiota levels; healthy foods

(This special issue belongs to the Section Foods of Marine Origin)

Polysaccharides in Foods: From Structural Characterization to Biological Activities

edited by

Yadong Zhao

,

Xing-Wei Xiang

and Huanhuan Liu

submission deadline 29 Oct 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 4347 | 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)

Cocoa and Chocolate: Processing, Nutrition, and Product Development

edited by Gilson C. A. Chagas Junior and

Alessandra Santos Lopes

submission deadline 29 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 699 | Submission Open

Keywords: fermentation; chocolate; microbiota; yeasts; saccharomyces cerevisiae; antioxidants; epicatechin; phenylethylamine; volatile compounds; caffeine

(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Foods)

Quality of Eggs, Poultry Meat and Egg Products

edited by

Nives Marušić Radovčić

and

Helga Medić

submission deadline 30 Oct 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 9389 | Submission Open

Keywords: egg quality; poultry meat quality; egg products; poultry farming; nutritional composition; processing technologies; packaging innovation; sustainability; food safety; consumer trends

(This special issue belongs to the Section Meat)

Phenolic and Polyphenolic Compounds in Plant-Based Foods: Antioxidant Activity, Mechanisms and Potential Applications

edited by

Joe Vinson

submission deadline 30 Oct 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6863 | Submission Open

Keywords: polyphenols; antioxidants; mechanisms; health benefits; bioavailability; plant-based functional foods; LC-MS; metabolomics; structure–activity relationship

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Nutrition)

Meat Processing Technologies: Innovations in Quality, Safety, and Sensory

edited by Lele Shao and Lang Zhang

submission deadline 30 Oct 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4819 | Submission Open

Keywords: meat products; meat processing; meat preservation; microbial control; meat quality; sensory; meat safety

(This special issue belongs to the Section Meat)

Trace Elements and Emerging Contaminants in Sustainable Food Systems: Risks, Regulations, and Remediation

edited by

Cristina Couto

and

Sandra Leal

submission deadline 30 Oct 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4798 | Submission Open

Keywords: trace elements; emerging contaminants; nutrients; safety; toxicity; sustainable food systems; risks; regulations; remediation

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

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 30 Oct 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3797 | 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)

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 30 Oct 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3498 | 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)

Sensory Detection and Analysis in Food Industry—2nd Edition

edited by

Jianan Zhang

and

Dongrui Zhao

submission deadline 30 Oct 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 3442 | 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)

Harnessing Microbial and Enzymatic Technologies Transforming Food Byproducts into Functional Bioactive Substances to Advance Sustainable Development

edited by

Chunhua Wu

,

Xiaoyan Liu

and

Guangsen Fan

submission deadline 30 Oct 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2578 | Submission Open

Keywords: microbial consortia; harnessing microbial technologies; enzymatic technologies; functional bioactive technologies; systematic optimization; innovation in bioprocesses

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

Traditional Fermented Foods and Beverages: Microbiology, Sensory and Physico-Chemical Analysis

edited by

Youqiang Xu

submission deadline 30 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2110 | Submission Open

Keywords: traditional fermented foods; microbial ecology; sensory analysis; metabolomics; food authenticity; foodomics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Microbiology)

Advances in Functional Egg and Egg Products Processing: Protein Modification for Enhanced Nutrition and Applications

edited by

Tao Hou

and

Mengge Zhao

submission deadline 30 Oct 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2066 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional foods; nutrition; egg-derived proteins; food science and technology; protein bioavailability; protein modification; peptides

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Nutrition)

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

edited by Yali Zhang

submission deadline 30 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1443 | 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)

Characterization and Bioactivities of Polysaccharides

edited by Ruibo Jia, Donghui Luo and

Zirui Huang

submission deadline 30 Oct 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1224 | Submission Open

Keywords: plant polysaccharides; functional foods; extraction technology; structural characterization; biological activities; structure–activity relationship

(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Foods)

Advances in Milk Component Determination

edited by

Zhiqian Liu

and

Simone Rochfort

submission deadline 30 Oct 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1068 | Submission Open

Keywords: milk; lipids; proteins; carbohydrates; vitamins; minerals; bioactive compounds

(This special issue belongs to the Section Dairy)

Novel Strategies to Improve Meat Quality and Shelf Life

edited by

Qian Chen

submission deadline 30 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 737 | Submission Open

Keywords: meat quality; shelf life; natural preservatives; non-thermal processing; active packaging; clean-label formulation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Meat)

Current Research on Processing, Storage and Analysis Techniques of Meat and Meat Products

edited by Yuemei Zhang and

Ying Wang

submission deadline 30 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 610 | Submission Open

Keywords: meat processing; meat storage; meat quality; shelf-life; smart packaging; analytical techniques

(This special issue belongs to the Section Meat)

Processing Technology Innovation and Glycemic Index Evaluation of Coarse Cereals

edited by

Yingting Zhao

and

Yuting Tian

submission deadline 30 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 232 | Submission Open

Keywords: starch structure; digestion; glycemic index; novel technology; cereals

(This special issue belongs to the Section Grain)

Advanced Electrochemical Sensors and Biosensors for Food Safety and Quality Analysis

edited by

Xinai Zhang

submission deadline 30 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 218 | Submission Open

Keywords: electrochemical sensors; biosensors; food safety; food quality analysis; contaminant detection; on-site Monitoring

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

Advancing Research on Quality and Nutrition in Cereals and Cereal-Based Foods

edited by

Hui Sun

,

Dong Zhang

and

Chunfang Zhao

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 11367 | Submission Open

Keywords: cereal quality; nutrition; bioactive compounds; processing; functional foods; gluten-free; digestibility

(This special issue belongs to the Section Grain)

Pathogen Detection, Identification, and Analysis in Food Safety Control

edited by

Anastasia Kapetanakou

and

Olga Papadopoulou

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 9621 | 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)

Application of Bioinformatics in Food Science

edited by

Vladimir Vukić

,

Dajana Vukić

and Zdravko Šumić

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 9050 | Submission Open

Keywords: bioinformatics; food science; nutritional genomics; food safety; molecular modeling; bioactive compounds; flavor profiling; food processing optimization

(This special issue belongs to the Section Foodomics)

Production, Safety Parameters and Functional Ingredients of Animal Source Foods

edited by

Erica Tirloni

and

Simone Stella

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5776 | Submission Open

Keywords: new technologies; functional ingredients; food safety; food production; animal food origin

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

Edible Mushroom Processing and Functional Food Development

edited by

Ying Liu

and Xiaobo Dong

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 5385 | Submission Open

Keywords: edible mushrooms; processing technology; product development; quality analysis; nutritional components; active ingredients; efficacy evaluation; structure–activity relationship

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

Plant-Based Food: From Nutritional Value to Health Benefits: 3rd Edition

edited by

Yongqi Yin

and

Runqiang Yang

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 3890 | Submission Open

Keywords: phytochemicals; biological compounds; plant-based functional foods; characterization; functional attributes; phenolic compound; food processing; bioavailability; abiotic stress; physiological metabolism; biosynthesis mechanism

(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Foods)

Bioactive Compounds in Fruits and Vegetables

edited by

Stefano Piazza

and

Giulia Martinelli

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3718 | Submission Open

Keywords: fruits and vegetables; bioactive compounds; polyphenols; glucosinolates; fibres; food waste; chronic diseases

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Nutrition)

Advancements in Food Microbiology: Antimicrobial Compounds and Microbiome Dynamics

edited by

Shoukui He

and

Joanna Trafiałek

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 3638 | Submission Open

Keywords: next-generation antimicrobials; antibacterial activity and mechanism; microbiome-driven solutions; microbial food safety; food microbiome interactions; sustainable food systems

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Microbiology)

Fermented Foods: Processing, Flavor Formation, Nutritional and Biological Activities

edited by

Aniela Pinto Kempka

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3535 | Submission Open

Keywords: fermented foods; fermentation processing; flavor formation; nutritional composition; biological activities; microbial communities; probiotics; antioxidants; food safety; traditional fermentation

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

Plant-Based Diet: Health Effects and Nutritional Perspectives

edited by

,

,

and

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 3368 | Submission Open

Keywords: plant-based diet; sustainable diet; phytochemical compounds; dietary fiber consumption; gut microbiota modulation; plant-based diet quality; eating habits; non-communicable diseases

(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Foods)

Status of Food Science and Nutrition in Uzbekistan

edited by

Bekzod Khakimov

and Dilbar Dalimova

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3298 | Submission Open

Keywords: food processing; food raw materials; sensory science; food microbiology; diet–microbiome interactions; human nutrition; metabolomics; foodomics

Fruits and Fruit-Based Products as a Source of Bioactive Compounds, 2nd Edition

edited by

Malgorzata Nowacka

,

Urszula Tylewicz

and

Magdalena Dadan

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2929 | Submission Open

Keywords: bioactive compounds; fruits and fruit-based products; functional foods; food processing technologies; antioxidants; polyphenols; nutritional quality; health benefits; fruit by-products; thermal and non-thermal processing

(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Foods)

Food Toxins and Toxicological Mechanisms: Molecular Perspectives on Food Safety and Health

edited by María Puerto and

Ana Isabel Prieto

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2776 | Submission Open

Keywords: food safety; food toxins; genomics; in vitro assays; in vivo assays; molecular toxicology; proteomics; toxic effects; toxicological evaluation; toxicological mechanisms

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Toxicology)

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