Foods

Key Bioactive Components of Probiotics and Postbiotics and Their Applications in Foods

edited by

and Qi Zhang

submission deadline 15 Oct 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 10508 | Submission Open

Keywords: probiotics; postbiotics; key bioactive components; screening of bioactive components; delivery technologies; gut microbiota; intestinal homeostasis; functional gastrointestinal disorders

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Microbiology)

Sustainable Food Packaging and Its Impact on Shelf Life and Safety of Agrifoods

edited by

Simona Marianna Sanzani

and Ornella Incerti

submission deadline 15 Oct 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5060 | 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)

Foods, Microbes, and Health: Exploring the Probiotic Potential in Our Diet

edited by

Sa Zhou

and Wenjian Ma

submission deadline 15 Oct 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4929 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional microorganism; gut microbiota; human nutrition; probiotic; fermented foods

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Microbiology)

Bread and Bakery Products: Technology, Nutritional and Sensory Properties

edited by

Agnieszka Makowska

,

Sylwia Chudy

and

Magdalena Zielińska-Dawidziak

submission deadline 15 Oct 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3970 | 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)

Milk from Minor Dairy Animals: Chemical Constituents, Processing Characteristics and Nutritional Benefits—2nd Edition

edited by

Pengjie Wang

submission deadline 15 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 3716 | Submission Open

Keywords: non-cow milk; chemical constituents; nutritional benefits; processing characteristics; goat or sheep milk; buffalo milk; yak milk; flavor

(This special issue belongs to the Section Dairy)

Milk and Dairy Products Composition: Physico-Chemical and Functional Properties

edited by

Robert Toman

submission deadline 15 Oct 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3057 | Submission Open

Keywords: milk and dairy products; microstructure; physicochemical properties; bioactive components; raw milk variability; novel processing; toxicology and exposure; risk–benefit modelling

(This special issue belongs to the Section Dairy)

Novel Pickering Emulsions in Foods: Potential Applications and Recent Advances

edited by

Rajinder Pal

submission deadline 15 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2243 | Submission Open

Keywords: emulsions; pickering emulsions; solid particle stabilizers (nanoparticles); stability (coalescence, Ostwald ripening, and phase inversion); creaming and sedimentation; the characterization of physical and chemical properties; rheological properties; interfacial properties; applications in foods

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

Advances in Food Toxicology and Human Health Risk Assessment

edited by

Nika Pavlović

and

Matthaios P. Kavvalakis

submission deadline 15 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2052 | Submission Open

Keywords: food toxicology; human health risk assessment; food contaminants; dietary exposure; pesticide residues; mycotoxins; heavy metals; emerging contaminants; cumulative risk assessment; exposure assessment; food safety regulation; public health

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

Pathogens in Foods in the One Health Approach: Identification, Risk Assessment, Management and Data Sharing

edited by

Ursula Gonzales-Barron

and

Vasco Cadavez

submission deadline 15 Oct 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1950 | Submission Open

Keywords: farm-to-fork; integrated surveillance; antimicrobial resistance; early pathogen detection; climate change; risk prioritisation; data harmonisation; AI; LLM

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Microbiology)

Proteins and Peptides in Food: From Preparation to Properties and Applications

edited by Xinxia Zhang and

Li Wang

submission deadline 15 Oct 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1817 | Submission Open

Keywords: protein; peptide; modification; application; healthier rice products; nutritional composition

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

Assessment, Control, and Reduction Strategies for Food Hazardous Substances: Safety, Innovations, Challenges, and Future Directions

edited by Fangwei Yang,

Dong-Sheng Guo

and Minjie Cao

submission deadline 15 Oct 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1560 | Submission Open

Keywords: food toxicology and risk assessment; food safety and quality control; food microbiology and synthetic biology; food allergens and allergenicity; food analysis and detection; pesticide and veterinary drug residues; bacterial, fungal, and viral contamination and their toxins; microplastics, plasticizers, and other endocrine disruptors; antimicrobial, antioxidant, food preservation, and metabolic detoxification; natural products and dietary intervention

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

New Aspects of Shaping Quality in Meat Production, Processing and Consumption—2nd Edition

edited by

Mariusz Rudy

and

Ireneusz Kapusta

submission deadline 15 Oct 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1458 | Submission Open

Keywords: production of meat and meat products; determinants of meat consumption; safety of meat products; quantity and quality of meat and meat products; health and ecological trends in meat production and processing

(This special issue belongs to the Section Meat)

Novel Mechanisms and Control of Quality Deterioration in Meat and Aquatic Products

edited by

Zhaoming Wang

submission deadline 15 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1044 | Submission Open

Keywords: quality deterioration; meat; aquatic products; microbial spoilage; protein oxidation; lipid oxidation; myoglobin oxidation; quality deterioration; shelf-life extension; food waste reduction

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

Future Edible Oils: Green Extraction, Analytical Techniques and Food Industry Applications

edited by

Ying Li

and Anne Sylvie Fabiano-Tixier

submission deadline 15 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1035 | Submission Open

Keywords: edible oils; green extraction; sustainable processing; analytical techniques; functional lipids; circular bioeconomy

Tea: How Origin, Processing Technology, and Cultivar Shape the Characteristic Quality of Tea

edited by

Zhi Yu

and

Shuyuan Liu

submission deadline 15 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 668 | Submission Open

Keywords: tea; processing technology; geographical environment; cultivar; sensorial profiles; characteristic quality; flavor chemistry; functional chemistry

(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Foods)

Advancing Meat Quality and Safety Through Novel Processing and Analytical Technologies

edited by Ke Li and Zhuang-Li Kang

submission deadline 15 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 510 | Submission Open

Keywords: meat processing; non-thermal technologies; meat quality; food safety; analytical methods; real-time monitoring; process innovation; shelf-life extension

(This special issue belongs to the Section Meat)

Processing and Comprehensive Utilization of Antarctic Krill

edited by

Qi Zhao

and

Wenzheng Shi

submission deadline 15 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 505 | Submission Open

Keywords: antarctic krill; krill oil; advanced processing technology; high-value utilization; comprehensive utilization and value enhancement; krill by-product utilization; marine biorefinery

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

New Insights into Food Emulsion Gels: From Structure to Functionality

edited by

Parham Joolaei Ahranjani

and

Giovanna Ferrentino

submission deadline 15 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 487 | Submission Open

Keywords: emulsion gels; interfacial phenomena; structural design; gelation mechanisms; rheological properties; tribological properties; controlled release; lipid digestion; bioactive delivery; fat replacement; different dimensional printing

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

Innovations in Functional Foods: From Bioactive Ingredient Design to Stability, Targeted Delivery and Evidence-Based Health Benefits

edited by

Konstantina Kotsou

and

Olga Gortzi

submission deadline 15 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 343 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional foods; agri-food by-product valorization; bioactive compounds; green extraction techniques; encapsulation technologies; bioavailability

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

Non-Destructive Spectroscopic, Spectrometric, and Sensor Technologies for the Monitoring and Characterisation of Sustainable Food Systems

edited by

Ofélia Anjos

, Tiago Fernandes,

Soraia I. Pedro

and

Teodora Emilia Coldea

submission deadline 15 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 324 | Submission Open

Keywords: vibrational spectroscopy; hyperspectral imaging; chemometrics; miniaturized sensors; food authentication; beverage analysis; sustainable food systems; sensor design; machine learning

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

Food Bioactive Compounds for Targeted Nutrition and Health: Sources, Benefits and Biochemistry

edited by

Stavros Kalogiannis

and

Olga Deda

submission deadline 15 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 318 | Submission Open

Keywords: food bioactive compounds; targeted nutrition; wellness; healthy ageing; functional foods; nutraceuticals; human milk; plant-based foods; marine products; fatty acids; amino acids; polyphenols; antioxidants; LC–MS; LC-HRMS; GC-MS; analytical biochemistry

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Nutrition)

Novel Detection Approaches of Biological and Non-Biological Risk Factors in Foods—3rd Edition

edited by

Genxi Zhang

and

Bo Wang

submission deadline 15 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 194 | Submission Open

Keywords: pesticides; veterinary drugs; mycotoxins; foodborne pathogens; illegal additives; instrumental analysis methods; biosensor; ELISA; PCR

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

Development of Digital Equipment and Artificial Intelligence for Sustainable Food Systems

edited by Weipeng Zhang,

Chang Chen

and

Hong-Wei Xiao

submission deadline 16 Oct 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 13054 | Submission Open

Keywords: digital equipment; artificial intelligence; sustainable food systems; food production; machine learning; IoT sensors; food processing

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Systems)

Advanced Analytical Methods for Food Safety and Composition Analysis

edited by Zhen Yan and Yang Cheng

submission deadline 16 Oct 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 10677 | 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 1655 | 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 11206 | 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 4889 | 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 4455 | 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 2710 | 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)

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 1637 | 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)

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

edited by Anjun Chen

submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1627 | 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)

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 1484 | 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 1010 | 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 663 | 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 986 | 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 805 | 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 328 | 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 2473 | 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 | 2 articles | Viewed by 737 | 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 | 9 articles | Viewed by 9338 | 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 7024 | 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 | 7 articles | Viewed by 5116 | 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 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1178 | 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 13731 | 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 7214 | 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)

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 5411 | 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)

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 5241 | Submission Open

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

(This special issue belongs to the Section Meat)

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 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4179 | 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 | 5 articles | Viewed by 4156 | 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 | 6 articles | Viewed by 4145 | 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)

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