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Stable Delivery and Targeted Release of Functional Factors and Probiotics in Food: From Theory to Application
edited by Zhongyuan Zhang and Yayuan Xu
submission deadline 16 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 692 | Submission Open
Keywords: functional factors; probiotics; stable delivery; targeted release
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Nutrition)
Meat and Meat Products: Quality, Safety, and Consumer Perception
edited by
submission deadline 18 Nov 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 6152 | Submission Open
Keywords: meat quality and safety; consumer perception; taste and texture enhancement; novel meat processing technologies; hazard reduction; natural additives; functional ingredients in meat products; sensory characteristics; meat flavor improvement
(This special issue belongs to the Section Meat)
Rheology and 3D Printing for Future Foods
edited by Azarmidokht Gholamipour-Shirazi, and
submission deadline 19 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1144 | Submission Open
Keywords: 3D food printing; edible materials; rheology; complex fluids; food inks; additive manufacturing; viscoelasticity; textural properties; food design; personalized nutrition
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Engineering and Technology)
From Sea to Fork: Seafood Processing, Preservation and Effects on Human Health
edited by and
submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 5384 | Submission Open
Keywords: seafood processing; preservation technologies; nutritional quality; bioactive components; food safety; intelligent and active packaging; human health impacts
(This special issue belongs to the Section Foods of Marine Origin)
Lactic Acid Bacteria: The Functions and Applications in Foods—2nd Edition
edited by and Zhenlin Liao
submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4069 | Submission Open
Keywords: lactic acid bacteria; bioactive compounds; probiotics; prebiotics; postbiotics; gut microbiota; antibacterial; quorum sensing; biofilm
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutraceuticals, Functional Foods, and Novel Foods)
Functional Ingredients and Natural Extractions in Foods: Sources, Health Benefits and Disease Prevention—2nd Edition
edited by Qiong Wang and Yanli Wang
submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3246 | 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 Nutraceuticals, Functional Foods, and Novel Foods)
Advanced Innovations in Seafood Processing, Preservation, and Bioactive Compounds
edited by , and Huan Xiang
submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2900 | Submission Open
Keywords: seafood processing; preservation technology; bioactive peptides; umami compounds; intelligent packaging; green extraction; sensory and texture quality; sustainable utilization
(This special issue belongs to the Section Foods of Marine Origin)
Closing the Loop in Value-Added Foods of Animal Origin: Innovations via Upcycled Ingredients submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2814 | Submission Open
Keywords: upcycled ingredients; food by-products; food waste; animal-origin foods; food reformulation; value-added foods; functional properties; nutritional properties; food safety; shelf-life; health-promoting potential; sustainability; circular economy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Meat)
Grains and Grain-Based Products: Processing Technologies, Properties and Nutritional Value
edited by and
submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1178 | Submission Open
Keywords: grains and grain-based products; processing technologies; physicochemical and processing characteristics; quality and characteristics; nutritional value; functional grain products; sustainable grain utilization
(This special issue belongs to the Section Grain)
Recent Advances in Meat Flavor Research: Matrix Changes, Formation Mechanisms and Regulation Strategies
edited by and
submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 710 | Submission Open
Keywords: meat matrix; flavor regulation; meat matrix–flavor interaction; novel technology; sensory quality
(This special issue belongs to the Section Meat)
Sustainable Protein from Food Waste: Modification Using Non-Thermal Techniques and Characterization
edited by
submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 307 | Submission Open
Keywords: food waste; protein; non-thermal processing; protein modification; functional properties; structural properties; nutritional value; bioavailability; in-vitro protein digestibility; amino acid profile
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Security and Sustainability)
Application of Microencapsulation and Controlled Release in Foods submission deadline 24 Nov 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2515 | Submission Open
Keywords: emulsion-based encapsulation, including pickering and double emulsions, applied in food systems; complex coacervation approaches tailored for food applications; drying-based encapsulation techniques, such as spray drying and freeze drying, widely used in food formulations; spinning technologies–based encapsulations (electrospinning, centrifugal spinning, melt spinning, etc.) developed for food-grade delivery systems; mathematical modeling of active compound release, performed in food simulants and/or validated in real food systems; influence of encapsulation on the degradation kinetics of active compounds.
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Engineering and Technology)
Chemical Composition, Authenticity, and Nutritional Value of Honey and Honeybee Products submission deadline 25 Nov 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 7783 | Submission Open
Keywords: honey authentication; adulteration; physicochemical profile; bioactivity; storage; stability and quality
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Nutrition)
Advances in Dielectric Heating in Food Processing: Enhancing Safety, Quality, and Sustainability of Plant-Based Foods
edited by Hongfei Fu and
submission deadline 25 Nov 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6684 | Submission Open
Keywords: dielectric heating; plant-based foods; food safety; nutritional quality; sensory characteristics; industrial application; mechanistic studies; sustainability
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Engineering and Technology)
Bioactive Polysaccharides: Extraction Strategies, Structural Features, and Functional Roles
edited by and
submission deadline 25 Nov 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3070 | Submission Open
Keywords: bioactive polysaccharides; extraction strategies; structural features; functional roles; structure-function relationship; modification; application
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Physics and (Bio)Chemistry)
Functional Proteins and Peptides in Food Systems: Bioactivity Evaluation and Nutritional Mechanisms
edited by , and Yanan Sun
submission deadline 25 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 794 | Submission Open
Keywords: functional proteins; bioactive peptides; bioactivity evaluation; nutritional mechanisms; functional foods; digestibility and bioavailability
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Nutrition)
Recent Developments in 3D Food Printing: Food Properties and Precision Customization
edited by
submission deadline 25 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 383 | Submission Open
Keywords: 3D food printing; precision customization; structure–property relationships; rheological characterization; texture and mouthfeel; instrumental–sensory correlation; personalized nutrition
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Engineering and Technology)
Advances in Delivery Systems for Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods submission deadline 26 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 545 | Submission Open
Keywords: bioaccesibility; controlled release systems; encapsulation; functional foods; nutraceuticals
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutraceuticals, Functional Foods, and Novel Foods)
Future Prospects for Enzyme Technologies in the Food Industry
edited by
submission deadline 27 Nov 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2263 | Submission Open
Keywords: enzyme mining; enzyme engineering; enzymatic preparation; food ingredients; waste valorization; enzyme-driven food systems
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Engineering and Technology)
Consumer Behavior and Food Choice—4th Edition submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 26 articles | Viewed by 50131 | Submission Open
Keywords: consumer behavior; food choice; food perception; food sensory analysis; food marketing; food safety
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sensory and Consumer Sciences)
Responsible Approach Toward Food Safety: Contaminant Analysis and Removal Methods submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 10423 | Submission Open
Keywords: food safety; chemical contaminants; removal methods; analytical and removal methods; pesticide residues; heavy metals; veterinary drug residues; food additives; microplastics and nanoparticles; toxicity assessment; risk assessment
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Analytical Methods)
Fermentation as Tool for Enhancing the Bioactivity and Healthy Benefits of Food Products (2nd Edition)
edited by and José María Landete
submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 7643 | Submission Open
Keywords: fermentation; lactic acid bacteria; yeast; fungi; recombinant enzymes; probiotic; prebiotic; polyphenols; food by-product valorization; bioactive peptides; antioxidant; anti-hypertensive; anti-carcinogenic; antimicrobial; anti-aging; food and beverages; nutraceuticals
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Biotechnology)
From Ocean to Table: Quality and Safety in Aquatic Food Processing
edited by and
submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 6019 | Submission Open
Keywords: processing; storage; preservation; rapid detection; by-products; food packaging
(This special issue belongs to the Section Foods of Marine Origin)
Progress in Fermented and Germinated Grain and Legume Products submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5268 | Submission Open
Keywords: grain; legume; fermentation; germination; microorganisms; enzyme
(This special issue belongs to the Section Grain)
Advancements in Multi-Omics Approaches to Flavour Chemistry and Food Matrix Interactions for Understanding Sensory Quality
edited by and Xueli Pang
submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4862 | Submission Open
Keywords: flavour chemistry; sensory science; food texture; multi-omics; food matrix interactions; plant-based products; beverage; fermented foods; seafood; legume; food innovation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Physics and (Bio)Chemistry)
Rapid Detection Technology for Food Safety and Quality
edited by and Jianrong Cai
submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 4550 | Submission Open
Keywords: food safety; multi-analyte detection; on-site analysis; foodborne pathogens; pesticides; SERS; terahertz spectroscopy; near-infrared spectroscopy; biosensors; microfluidic sensors; AI
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Analytical Methods)
Development and Characterization of Innovative Food Matrices and Ingredients
edited by and
submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4090 | Submission Open
Keywords: novel food; food analysis; food processing; food safety; food quality; food biological activity; nutraceuticals
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutraceuticals, Functional Foods, and Novel Foods)
Postharvest Technologies for Fresh Fruit and Vegetable: Developments for Loss Reduction During Handling and Storage—2nd Edition
edited by and Yongjin Qiao
submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3731 | Submission Open
Keywords: post-harvest biology; post-harvest technological innovations; innovations in equipment; packaging; smart label; post-harvest handling and storage; chain management
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Packaging and Preservation)
Advanced Research on Intelligent Food Packaging
edited by
submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3630 | Submission Open
Keywords: intelligent packaging; food safety; sensors and indicators; active packaging; sustainable materials; nanotechnology; real-time monitoring; biodegradable polymers
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Packaging and Preservation)
Transforming the Food System: Technological Innovations in Biomass Utilization for Functional Food Production and Circular Economy
edited by Yuhuan Liu
submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3438 | Submission Open
Keywords: non-grain biomass; full-value utilization; synthetic biology; precision fermentation; alternative protein; functional food
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Engineering and Technology)
Artificial Intelligence-Driven Research into Functional Proteins and Peptides
edited by Shuzhen Cheng, and Hong Yu
submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3345 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence; functional proteins; bioactive peptides; physiological functions; structure–activity relationship; machine learning; in silico prediction; high-throughput screening
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Engineering and Technology)
Key Technologies for Fruit and Vegetable Preservation: Pre-Harvest Processing and Post-Harvest Management
edited by Zhong-Gao Jiao
submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3339 | Submission Open
Keywords: fruit and vegetables; pre-harvest treatment; postharvest storage; preservation techniques; quality; nutrition; mechanism; pathogen control; shelf life
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Packaging and Preservation)
Food Processing in the Future: Non-Thermal Technologies
edited by and
submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3305 | Submission Open
Keywords: non-thermal; food physics; bio-chemistry; food processing; mechanism of action; quality
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Physics and (Bio)Chemistry)
Chromatography and Mass Spectrometry Technologies Applied in the Detection of Food Contaminants Residues submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3174 | Submission Open
Keywords: food contaminants; chromatography; mass spectrometry; residue analysis; emerging pollutants; green analytical chemistry; in situ and portable analysis.
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Analytical Methods)
Applications of Mass Spectrometry in Food Analysis
edited by and Elsa Mecha
submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2969 | Submission Open
Keywords: mass spectrometry; food analysis; food security; bioactive compounds; flavor compounds; food authenticity; natural products; food metabolomics; food contaminants
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Analytical Methods)
Current Challenges in the Dairy Industry
edited by , Inga Klimczak and
submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2341 | Submission Open
Keywords: innovations; challenges; labeling; storage; transport; digitalization; quality
(This special issue belongs to the Section Dairy)
New Insights into Nutraceuticals in the Prevention of Metabolic Syndrome—2nd Edition
edited by and
submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1755 | 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)
Effects of Processing Technology on the Quality of Wine and Winemaking By-Products
edited by
submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1731 | Submission Open
Keywords: winemaking technology; wine quality; by-product valorization; sensory profile; sustainability
(This special issue belongs to the Section Drinks and Liquid Nutrition)
Enhancing Food Safety Through Human Behavior and Hygiene Management Across the Food Supply Chain submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1609 | Submission Open
Keywords: food safety culture; hygiene practices; behavioral interventions; food handlers; supply chain management; contamination prevention; food safety compliance; human factors
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Quality and Safety)
Next-Generation Active and Intelligent Food Packaging: Sustainable Materials, Functional Systems, and Industrial Challenges submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1161 | Submission Open
Keywords: active food packaging; releasing food packaging; intelligent edible coatings; biopolymers; smart indicators; bioactive compounds
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Packaging and Preservation)
Advances in Processing, Starch Functionality, and Integrated Quality Design for Grain-Based Foods
edited by Zhongquan Sui and Mengting Ma
submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1128 | Submission Open
Keywords: grain-based foods; cereal processing; sensory quality; starch functionality; in vitro digestibility; multi-objective optimization; artificial intelligence in food processing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Grain)
Advances in Food Texture Analysis and 3D Food Printing submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 939 | Submission Open
Keywords: food functional ingredients; food texture; rheology; 3D food printing; computational modeling
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Engineering and Technology)
Application of Starch and Natural Bioactive Components to Improve the Nutritional and Health-Related Properties of Food Products
edited by and
submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 649 | Submission Open
Keywords: starch modification; dietary fiber; bioactive compounds; functional foods; metabolic health; nutritional intervention
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutraceuticals, Functional Foods, and Novel Foods)
Valorization of Bio-Resources Through Food Processing: From Bioactive Extraction to Product Development submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 551 | Submission Open
Keywords: food processing; by-products valorization; bioactive compounds; bioactive extraction; biological properties; techno-functional properties; product development
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Security and Sustainability)
Preparation, Purification and Characterization of Food-Derived Proteins and Bioactive Peptides—Applications in the Food Industry submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 518 | Submission Open
Keywords: protein extraction; protein isolation; enzymatic hydrolysis; peptide quantification; protein hydrolysates; nutrient bioavailability; bioprocessing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Physics and (Bio)Chemistry)
Functional Foods and Bioactive Ingredients for Metabolic Health: Development, Mechanisms, and Applications
edited by Jailane De Souza Aquino
submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 373 | Submission Open
Keywords: functional foods; bioactive compounds; metabolic health; gut microbiota; oxidative stress and inflammation; molecular mechanisms; metabolomics; multi-omics; precision nutrition; functional ingredient development
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutraceuticals, Functional Foods, and Novel Foods)
Novel and Alternative Protein Foods: From Emerging Sources to Processing, Safety, and Consumer Acceptance
edited by
submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 362 | Submission Open
Keywords: alternative protein foods; food processing and formulation; nutritional quality; food safety; consumer acceptance; sustainability; novel protein sources (e.g., insects, algae); future food systems
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Security and Sustainability)
Food-Derived Bioactive Compounds in Chronic Disease Risk Reduction
edited by Shuhong Ye and Bin Lai
submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 308 | Submission Open
Keywords: food-derived bioactive compounds; toxin-induced chronic diseases; chronic disease risk reduction; oxidative stress and inflammation; emotion-related disorders; functional foods; gut microbiota modulation; neuroimmune regulation; disease prevention; bioactive compounds
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Nutrition)
Emerging Processing Technologies for Sustainable Food Ingredients
edited by Jen-Yi Huang and
submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 269 | Submission Open
Keywords: emerging food processing technologies; sustainable food ingredients; smart processing systems; food quality and safety; food waste reduction; energy- and water-efficient processing; microalgae-derived ingredients; novel extraction technologies
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Engineering and Technology)
Innovative Drying Technologies for Food Loss Reduction and Industrial Application
edited by Jianwu Dai and Jun Wang
submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 172 | Submission Open
Keywords: food drying technology; innovative drying; loss reduction; industrial application; food quality; nutrient retention
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Engineering and Technology)
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