Foods

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

edited by

Hongcheng Zhang

and Jiangtao Qiao

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1168 | 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)

Residues and Contaminants in Foodstuffs: Extraction, Analytical and Advanced Detection Methods

edited by

Osmar Damian Prestes

and

Renato Zanella

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1102 | Submission Open

Keywords: food safety; sample preparation; mass spectrometry techniques; chromatographic analysis

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

Gluten-Free Foods: Nutritional Quality, Sensory and Physicochemical Properties

edited by

Vanessa Capriles

,

Urszula Krupa-Kozak

and

Renata Puppin Zandonadi

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1019 | Submission Open

Keywords: gluten-free products development and quality assessment; innovative ingredients; revalorization and application of agri-food by products/waste; circular economy; sustainability; novel processing techniques; shelf-life; rheology, structure and texture; nutrient and bioactive compounds; sensory aspects of gluten-free foods; gluten-free foods nutritional labelling; consumer perception and opinion; in vitro, in vivo, and clinical studies; gluten-free foods safety; consumers health literacy; cross-cultural studies; artificial intelligence

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

Postharvest Technologies and Applications in Food and Its Products: 2nd Edition

edited by

Peng Jin

and

Liangyi Zhao

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 545 | Submission Open

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

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

Explore the Application and Development of Essential Oils in Food Preservation

edited by

Moreno Bondi

and

Patrizia Messi

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 527 | Submission Open

Keywords: essential oils; natural product; food preservation; pathogens; spoilage bacteria

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

The Taste of Sustainability: Bridging Acceptability, Functionality and Nutritional Quality of Sustainable Foods

edited by

Jorry Dharmawan

and

Nenad Naumovski

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 337 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable foods; sensory evaluation; consumer perception; food functionality; nutritional quality; health effects; plant-based products; alternative proteins; flavour optimisation; sensory–instrumental correlation

Latest Developing and Application Trend in Food Grade Pickering Stabilizer

edited by

Aimin Shi

, Xiaojie Ma and Fei Xiang

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 331 | Submission Open

Keywords: pickering emulsions; food-grade stabilizers; protein microgels; polysaccharides particles; polyphenols particles; complex particles; stimuli-responsive; microencapsulation; novel fabrication techniques; novel functional food; sustainable packaging; functional factor delivery

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

Advanced Research on Eggs and Egg By-Products: Product Development, Nutrition and Bioactivity

edited by

Zhijie Bao

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 256 | Submission Open

Keywords: egg products; egg by-products; nutrition; bioactivity; processing technology; functional foods; new product development; food safety; by-product utilization

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

Chemical Contaminants in Food: Toxicology, Risk Assessment, and Safety Strategies

edited by

Nina Bilandžić

,

Maja Đokić

and Marija Sedak

submission deadline 5 Nov 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2546 | Submission Open

Keywords: food contaminants; pesticides; polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs); per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS); brominated flame retardants; heavy metals; monitoring; risk assessment; food safety

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Toxicology)

Omics Technologies in Fermented Food Research: Unraveling Flavor, Nutrition, and Functionality

edited by

Yuliang Cheng

submission deadline 5 Nov 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1499 | Submission Open

Keywords: fermented food; omics technology; flavor; nutrition; functional ingredients; microbial activity

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Biotechnology)

Value-Added Processing of Aquatic Foods: Intelligent Processing, By-Product Utilization, Preservation and Functional Ingredients

edited by Liming Sun and Xianbing Xu

submission deadline 5 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 919 | Submission Open

Keywords: aquatic food; biological processing; physical processing; chemical modification; fermentation; hydrolysis; preservation; package; by-product; comprehensive utilization; functional ingredients; bioactive ingredients; enzyme development for processing

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

Microbiological Safety and Quality Control in Meat Processing

edited by Yuemei Zhang and

Changyu Zhou

submission deadline 5 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 496 | Submission Open

Keywords: meat products; meat quality; meat microbiology; freezing and thawing; preservation techniques; myofibrillar proteins; protein chemistry; heat-induced gelation; cryoprotection; shelf-life

(This special issue belongs to the Section Meat)

Plant Bioactive Compounds and Its Potential as a Functional Food Ingredient

edited by

Zheng Ruan

submission deadline 10 Nov 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 18009 | 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)

Effect of Cooking and Processing Methods on the Bioactivities and Nutrition of Food Products

edited by

Klara Kraljić

and Dubravka Škevin

submission deadline 10 Nov 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 5562 | Submission Open

Keywords: food processing; cooking methods; drying; freezing; baking; cooking; nutrient retention; no/thermal treatment; food quality

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

Natural Active Substances in Foods: Sources, Analysis Techniques and Health Benefits

edited by

Ioannis Konstantinos Karabagias

submission deadline 10 Nov 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3300 | Submission Open

Keywords: plant foods; phenolic compounds; antioxidants; analysis techniques; health benefits; toxicity

(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Foods)

Recent Research in Infant Formula: The Dual Impact of Processing and Functional Ingredients on Health

edited by

Qingxue Chen

and

Bailiang Li

submission deadline 10 Nov 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2477 | Submission Open

Keywords: infant formula; processing; functional ingredients; gut microbiota; gut-X-axis; potential risks

Processing, Utilization and In-Depth Development of Medicinal Food Homology

edited by

Jing Sun

submission deadline 10 Nov 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1953 | Submission Open

Keywords: medicinal food homology; functional foods; polysaccharides; gut microbiota; bioaccessibility; bioavailability; nutraceuticals

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Nutrition)

Advances in Analytical Techniques for Food Safety Assessment

edited by

Xiaodong Lin

and

Biao Zhang

submission deadline 10 Nov 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1406 | Submission Open

Keywords: food safety; analytical detection; contaminants; quality control; rapid testing methods; risk assessment

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

Food Flavor Formation Mechanism and Control

edited by

Xuhui Huang

and

Jia-Nan Chen

submission deadline 10 Nov 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1341 | Submission Open

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

Next Generation Microbial Food Safety: New Era on Pathogenic and Beneficial Microorganisms

edited by

Zeqiang Zhan

,

Jianmin Zhang

and

Shoukui He

submission deadline 10 Nov 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1322 | Submission Open

Keywords: next-generation microbial food safety; foodborne pathogens; beneficial microorganisms; antimicrobial resistance; microbiome; pathogen detection; microbial risk assessment; intervention strategies

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

Using Artificial Intelligence and Big Data Analytics for Food Flavor Perception, Quality Evaluation, and Safety Management

edited by Min Zuo and Qingchuan Zhang

submission deadline 10 Nov 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1198 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence; deep learning; food quality evaluation; food flavor assessment; food sensory evaluation; food quality monitoring; food supply chain management; food safety traceability; intelligent sensing; Internet of Things; machine learning

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

Processing, Nutritional and Antibacterial Properties of Honey and Bee Products

edited by

Monika Tomczyk

and

Malgorzata Dzugan

submission deadline 10 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1011 | Submission Open

Keywords: bee products; honey; propolis; nutritional value; antibacterial activity; authenticity; standardization; quality control; bioactivity

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

New Perspectives on Food Waste and Recycling Systems

edited by

Nnabueze Darlington Nnaji

and

Christian Anumudu

submission deadline 10 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 770 | Submission Open

Keywords: food waste; recycling systems; circular economy; waste valorization; sustainable processing; resource recovery; bio-based products; environmental sustainability; food systems; waste management

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

Probiotics and Prebiotics in Food Systems: Processing Adaptability, Storage Stability, and Health Functionality

edited by

Dayong Ren

and Jianming Zhang

submission deadline 10 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 648 | Submission Open

Keywords: probiotics; prebiotics; food systems; processing adaptability; storage stability; health functionality; functional food; gut microecology; synbiotics; food processing

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

Polyphenols as Antioxidants in Food: Characterization, Analysis and Applications

edited by

Malgorzata Muzolf-Panek

submission deadline 10 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 287 | Submission Open

Keywords: polyphenols; antioxidants; plant extracts; extraction techniques; identification methods; innovative application strategy in food; polyphenol–food compound interaction; food quality; oxidative stability

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

High-Value Dairy-Based Ingredients: From Separation and Purification Innovations to Functional Product Development

edited by

Yi Wang

,

Pengjie Wang

and

Chong Chen

submission deadline 10 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 221 | Submission Open

Keywords: high-value dairy ingredients; milk bioactive proteins and peptides; membrane separation and purification; lactoferrin and α-lactalbumin; milk fat globule membrane (MFGM); precision fermentation; infant formula and foods for special medical purposes; encapsulation and delivery; sustainable dairy processing; functional dairy product development

(This special issue belongs to the Section Dairy)

Healthy Animals, Safe Food: Biosensing Technologies for Intelligent Livestock and Poultry Farming Production Systems

edited by

Qiaohua Wang

submission deadline 10 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 210 | Submission Open

Keywords: precision livestock farming; poultry farming; intelligent sensing; non-destructive detection; animal health and welfare; poultry health; animal-derived food; food quality and safety; artificial intelligence; spectral imaging; whole-chain traceability; sustainable production

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

Advances in Seafood Bioactives: Sustainable Green Extraction, Structural Insights and Functional Applications

edited by Tiantian Zhao and

Jian Mao

submission deadline 10 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 199 | Submission Open

Keywords: seafood-derived bioactives; innovative extraction technologies; functional foods; structure–activity relationship; bioactive component interactions

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

Functional Properties of Proteins, Polysaccharides, and Their Complex Coacervates

edited by Wenfei Xiong

submission deadline 10 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 167 | Submission Open

Keywords: plant protein; animal protein; gelation; emulsifying; foaming; interactions; rheological properties; structure; heat treatment; freezing treatment; unit operations; sterilization; complex coacervation; delivery system; microencapsulation

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

Functional and Sustainable Foods from Marine Resources

edited by

Joana Ferreira

submission deadline 11 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1333 | 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)

Food Protein and Peptides: Structural Characterization and Physicochemical Properties

edited by

Guizhao Liang

submission deadline 12 Nov 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4830 | Submission Open

Keywords: food protein; bioactive peptide; protein structure; structural characterization; functional properties; spectroscopy; bioinformatics; artificial intelligence; molecular interaction

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

Application of In Vitro Digestion Models in Food Nutritional Assessment

edited by

Osman Sagdic

submission deadline 12 Nov 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4385 | Submission Open

Keywords: in vitro digestion; bioaccessibility; nutritional assessment; food matrix; INFOGEST; bioactive compounds; glycemic index

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Nutrition)

Different Strategies for the Reuse and Valorization of Food Waste

edited by

Lara Costantini

submission deadline 13 Nov 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 6448 | Submission Open

Keywords: food waste; fibers; phytochemicals; food analysis; functional foods

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

Recent Advancements in Food Processing Technologies for Enhancing Food Quality

edited by Qi Zhang and

Min Wu

submission deadline 13 Nov 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4555 | Submission Open

Keywords: extrusion; CFD simulation; food quality; intelligent manufacturing; food processing technology; structure modification; nutrient retention; quality control; drying; printing

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

Advanced and Intelligent Biomaterials for Precision Delivery of Food Bioactives: From Molecular Design to Fortification Efficacy

edited by

Jinju Cheng

and

Xing Li

submission deadline 13 Nov 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2004 | Submission Open

Keywords: intelligent delivery systems; bioavailability of advanced biomaterials; stimuli-responsive release; multi-scale structural design; bioactive ingredients; food fortification; interfacial engineering; functional foods

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

Preparation, Phytochemical Analysis and Applications of Bioactive Compounds in Foods

edited by

Aleksandra Sknepnek

,

Dunja Miletić

and

Viktor Nedovic

submission deadline 13 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 720 | Submission Open

Keywords: bioactive compounds; extraction; value-added ingredients; encapsulation; biological activity; functional foods; natural food additives

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

Advanced Active and Intelligent Packaging Systems for the Preservation of Fresh Produce

edited by

Fei Lu

and

Li Li

submission deadline 14 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 485 | Submission Open

Keywords: active packaging; intelligent packaging; fresh products; shelf-life extension; antimicrobial and antioxidant film; ethylene scavenger; freshness indicator; time–temperature integrator; stimuli-responsive and controlled release system; biodegradable packaging

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

Advances in Food Toxin Analysis and Risk Assessment

edited by

Pierina Visciano

submission deadline 15 Nov 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 13718 | 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)

Anti-Food Fraud: Technologies in Food Safety, Quality and Traceability

edited by

Yan Zhao

,

Yonghuan Yun

and

Kehong Liang

submission deadline 15 Nov 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 10482 | Submission Open

Keywords: food authenticity; rapid identification; smart technology

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

Storage and Shelf-Life Assessment of Food Products: 2nd Edition

edited by

Rui M. S. Cruz

submission deadline 15 Nov 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 10344 | Submission Open

Keywords: food storage; shelf-life assessment; food safety; food quality; food sustainability; food industry; storage parameters; preservation techniques; packaging innovations

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

Waste Reduction and Management in Food Security and Food Sustainability: 2nd Edition

edited by

Ali Khoddami

and

Vito Butardo

submission deadline 15 Nov 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 7629 | Submission Open

Keywords: food system; food security; food sustainability; value adding to food waste; food loss; world hunger; consumer behavior; artificial intelligence; blockchain technology; Internet of Things; circular economy; climate resilience; digital transformation; supply chain optimization; behavioral intervention; policy framework

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

Active and Intelligent Food Packaging for the Food Industry

edited by

Jun Liu

and Huimin Yong

submission deadline 15 Nov 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6013 | Submission Open

Keywords: active packaging; intelligent packaging; food packaging; film; edible coating; characterization; structure; physicochemical property; functional property; application

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

Cereal and Cereal-Derived Products: Processing, Functional Properties and Applications in Foods

edited by

Akinbode A. Adedeji

and

Samson Oyeyinka

submission deadline 15 Nov 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3198 | Submission Open

Keywords: ancient grains valorization; grain functional properties modifications; grains in alternative protein innovation; sustainable grain processing; grains as functional foods; characterization of grain macromolecules

(This special issue belongs to the Section Grain)

Processing and Fermentation of Grain Products: From Digestibility to Bioactivity

edited by

Juliana Aparecida Correia Bento

and Priscila Zaczuk Bassinello

submission deadline 15 Nov 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2350 | Submission Open

Keywords: submerged fermentation; solid-state fermentation; grain bioprocessing; Nutritional enhancement; bioactive compounds; functional foods; antinutritional factors; digestibility; resistant starch; short-chain fatty acids; agro-industrial by-products; upcycling; circular economy; microbiome; sustainable food systems

(This special issue belongs to the Section Grain)

Advanced Technologies in Novel Grain-Based Health Foods: Ingredient Innovation, Nutrition, and Safety Evaluation

edited by

Huimin Liu

and

Hongyan Xu

submission deadline 15 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 880 | Submission Open

Keywords: emerging processing technologies; whole grains and pseudocereals; bioactive compounds; nutritional bioavailability; structure–function relationship; metabolic health; food safety and contaminant control; functional ingredients

(This special issue belongs to the Section Grain)

Innovative Strategies for the Creation of Next-Generation Protein-Based Foods

edited by

Xinping Lin

and Xu Yan

submission deadline 15 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 692 | Submission Open

Keywords: protein-based foods; alternative protein; plant protein; insect protein; microbial protein; meat products; emerging technologies; hybrid products; food quality; sensory properties

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

Functional Foods for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention—2nd Edition

edited by

Zheng Ma

,

Iain A. Brownlee

and

Caili Fu

submission deadline 15 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 686 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional foods; novel food products; bioactive compounds; non-communicable diseases; health promotion; disease prevention

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

The Science of Olive Oil: From Chemistry to Health Benefits

edited by

Karolina Brkić Bubola

and

Olivera Koprivnjak

submission deadline 15 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 270 | 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 Plant Foods)

Advances in Structure, Processing, and Functionality of Starch

edited by Hao Lu, Mengshan Shang and Shengyang Ji

submission deadline 15 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 227 | Submission Open

Keywords: starch structure; starch processing and modification; physicochemical properties; food matrix interactions; starch digestibility

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

Toward Zero Waste: The Role of Food Safety Management Systems in Minimizing Food Losses

edited by