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Membranes for Innovative Bio-Food Processing

edited by

Laurent Bazinet

and

Tristan Muller

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2510 | Submission Open

Keywords: membrane fabrication; food-grade membrane materials; membrane technology; pressure-driven processes; electrically driven processes; electrodialysis; ultrafiltration/nanofiltration/microfiltration/reverse osmosis; separation/purification; food; biotechnological or biopharmaceutical sectors; bioactive molecules; ecoefficiency; circular economy; valorization of co-products or by-products; industrial wastewater treatment; water reduction; zero waste membrane process; life cycle assessment; food safety enhancement; shelf-life stability; contaminant removal; pathogen control

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

Emerging Trends in Food Microbiology and Food Safety

edited by

Kai Zhong

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2501 | Submission Open

Keywords: food microbiology; food safety; rapid detection; omics technologies; natural antimicrobials; microbiome; fermentation; antimicrobial resistance; One Health; emerging food sectors

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Microbiology)

Novel Processing Technologies for Improving Quality and Storage Stability of Food

edited by Marc Regier

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2448 | Submission Open

Keywords: non-thermal techniques; mild thermal techniques; high-pressure processing (HPP); pulsed electric fields (PEF); cold plasma; ultrasound; microwaves; superheated steam drying (SSD)

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

Effect of the Application of Novel Processes to Food Proteins on Structure, Physicochemical Properties and Modifications

edited by Shuzhen Cheng, Chao Wu and Jianyu Zhu

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2160 | Submission Open

Keywords: food protein; novel processing techniques; structure; physicochemical properties; modification; functional foods

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

Oil and Protein Engineering and Its Applications in Food Industry

edited by Xingyun Peng, Ruican Wang and

Fang Wei

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2139 | Submission Open

Keywords: alternative food protein and lipids; oil engineering; novel processing; modification; fermentation; and synthetic technology; plant-based food analogs; protein and oil applications in functional foods.

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

Starch: Properties and Functionality in Food Systems

edited by Mengting Ma and Zhongquan Sui

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2100 | Submission Open

Keywords: starch; physicochemical properties; starch functionality; starch modification; food application

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

Natural Bioactive Components to Improve the Nutritional and Health-Related Properties of Food Products

edited by

Wuyang Huang

and

Daniela D. Herrera-Balandrano

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1901 | Submission Open

Keywords: phenolics; polysaccharides; peptides; functional foods; antioxidants; bioactivity

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

Emerging Trends in Greener, Safer, and More Sustainable Food Packaging

edited by

Nathdanai Harnkarnsujarit

and

Yoshio Makino

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1723 | Submission Open

Keywords: food packaging; biopolymers; coatings; packaging sustainability; active packaging; intelligent packaging

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

New Insights into the Development and Advancements of Sustainable Dairy and Meat Products

edited by Karna Ramachandraiah

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1427 | Submission Open

Keywords: dairy products; microbiological quality; innovative meat products; lower fat; cholesterol levels; reduced sodium; nitrite content; improved fatty acid profiles; sustainable

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

Microbiota and Cheese Quality

edited by

Juan Antonio Centeno

and

Javier Carballo

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1327 | Submission Open

Keywords: cheese microbiology; cheese ripening; lactic acid bacteria; adjunct cultures; secondary microbiota; cheese quality

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Microbiology)

Innovative Processing Technologies and Their Impact on the Physicochemical and Sensory Properties of Fruits and Fruit By-Products

edited by Róża Biegańska-Marecik and

Dorota Walkowiak-Tomczak

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1322 | Submission Open

Keywords: fruit processing technologies; physicochemical properties of fruits; sensory analysis of processed fruits; fruit by-product valorization; bioactive compounds in fruits; sustainable food processing; thermal and non-thermal processing; functional ingredients; consumer perception of fruit products

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

Modern Technologies for Extending Shelf-Life and Improving Quality of Moderately Processed Foods: Challenges and Innovations

edited by

Małgorzata Sierocka

and

Katarzyna Lisiecka

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1310 | Submission Open

Keywords: unprocessed/minimally processed food/moderately processed foods; enzymes activity and enzymatic browning; pro-health properties; modern preservative technologies; natural anti-microbiological agents; food waste reduction; advanced packaging technologies

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

Food System Resiliency and Climate Change

edited by Carolyn Dimitri

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 800 | Submission Open

Keywords: climate change; food systems; inequality; food justice; geopolitics; food sovereignty; social costs; biodiversity; organic food and farming

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

Active and Eco-Friendly Antimicrobial Packaging Systems for Food Safety

edited by

Ramona Iseppi

Patrizia Messi

and

Moreno Bondi

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 800 | Submission Open

Keywords: pathogens; natural substances; shelf life; antimicrobials; active packaging; spoilage bacteria; food; safety; new detection methods

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

Seafood: Quality, Shelf Life, Sensory Analysis, and Intelligent Detection

edited by

Huihui Wang

, Yao Li and Xu Zhang

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 752 | Submission Open

Keywords: food quality; shelf-life; sensory evaluation; multi-sensor perception; computer vision; hyperspectral imaging; electronic nose; electronic tongue; deep learning for seafood

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

Maillard Reaction: From Protein Modification to Food Application and Nutrition

edited by

Angel H. Cabrera-Ramírez

Luis Mojica

and

Ivan Luzardo-Ocampo

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 510 | Submission Open

Keywords: Maillard reaction (MR); protein modification; functional ingredients; functional foods; bioactive compounds; food application and nutrition

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

Food Aspects: From Prevention to Diet-Related Diseases—2nd Edition

edited by

Giuseppe Iacomino

and

Fabio Lauria

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 470 | Submission Open

Keywords: bioactive food components; phytochemicals; antioxidants; natural compounds; bioavailability of bioactive components; health promotion; disease prevention

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Nutrition)

Postharvest Technologies to Enhance Food Quality and Safety

edited by

Esa A. Godana

and

Lembe Samukelo Magwaza

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 398 | Submission Open

Keywords: postharvest technology; food loss and waste; food quality; food safety; food preservation; cold chain management; edible coating; microbial contamination; smart packaging

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

Advances and Challenges in Plant Food Drying Methods

edited by

Milica Nićetin

and

Nemanja Miletic

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 397 | Submission Open

Keywords: plant-based food; drying methods; nutritive quality; sensory properties; sustainable practices; environmental aspects; energy efficiency; cost-effective drying

(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Foods)

Machine Learning-Driven Strategies for Pathogen Detection and Food Safety Management

edited by

Maria Schirone

and

Antonello Paparella

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 352 | Submission Open

Keywords: machine learning (ML) pathogen detection; food safety; pathogen monitoring; disease severity; artificial intelligence health solutions; food safety risk assessment

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

Listeria monocytogenes in the Food Chain: Detection, Control, Resistance, and Emerging Risks

edited by

Arícia Possas

and

Fernando Pérez-Rodríguez

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 333 | Submission Open

Keywords: ready-to-eat foods; antimicrobial restistance; persistence; biofilm; virulence; detection methods; predictive microbiology; risk assessment; genomic surveillance; listeriosis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Microbiology)

Recent Advances in Assessing the Quality and Authenticity of Honey and Bee Products

edited by

Eleftherios Alissandrakis

and

Trong D. Tran

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 320 | Submission Open

Keywords: honey adulteration; mislabeling; geographical origin; botanical origin; quality parameters; hydroxymethylfurfural

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

Algae (Micro- and Macroalgae) as a Source of Ingredients for Food Products with Potential Health Benefits

edited by

Hang Qi

Yanbin Lu

and

Chao Zhao

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 204 | Submission Open

Keywords: microalgae; macroalgae; ingredients; health benefits; function; deep processing; green and sustainable extraction; polysaccharides and oligosaccharides; polyphenols; carotenoids; and esters; structural stability

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Biotechnology)

Bioactive Compounds of Plant Food Origin in the Era of Metabolic Diseases

edited by

Magdalena Koszarska

and

Maria Fátima Duarte

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 191 | Submission Open

Keywords: plant resources; metabolic diseases; antioxidants; functional foods; healthy diet; bioactive compounds; nutrition; added-value products

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Nutrition)

Novel Electrochemical Sensor Technologies Applied to Food Quantitation and Detection

edited by Krishnapandi Alagumalai and Subash Vetri Selvi

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 171 | Submission Open

Keywords: electrochemical sensors; biosensors; biopolymers; biocomposites; the detection of food contaminants

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

Integrating Risk Assessment, Microbiological Surveillance, and Bioinformatics to Combat Foodborne Pathogens

edited by Eduardo César Tondo and Patrícia Da Silva Malheiros

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 167 | Submission Open

Keywords: risk assessment; risk ranking; risk quantification; foodborne pathogens; microbiological surveillance; bioinformatics; whole genome sequencing

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

Advances in Preparation, Characterisation, Assessment, and Application of Functional Lipids

edited by Li Liang and

Xin Guo

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 155 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional lipids; phospholipids; extraction; purification; manufacturing; analysis methods; nutritional efficacy; delivery system

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

Characterization of Innovative Food Products Based on Nutrient-Rich Food Waste Components

edited by Sanja Ostojic and

Darko Micić

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 153 | Submission Open

Keywords: innovative food products; food waste valorization; nutrient-rich by-products; functional food ingredients; thermal processing; non-thermal technologies; green extraction methods; physicochemical characterization; thermal analysis; oxidative stability

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Biotechnology)

Food Quality Characterization Under Different Preservation Methods and Storage Conditions: 2nd Edition

edited by Yi Dong

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 149 | Submission Open

Keywords: food quality characterization; microbial safety; food preservation and storage; food sensory change; nutritional value; functional property; food chemical safety; food analysis; food detection; antimicrobial agents; food hazards

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

Development and Application of Analytical Strategies to Characterize Food Quality and Safety of Novel Food Products

edited by Matevž Pompe

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 146 | Submission Open

Keywords: phospholipid profiling; encapsulation technologies; liposomes; micelles; novel toxins

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

Development of Plant-Based Fermented Food Products

edited by Pedro Vicente Martínez-Culebras and

Patricia Roig

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 143 | Submission Open

Keywords: food fermentation; bioactive compounds; plant-based nutrition; lactic acid bacteria; sustainability; probiotic properties; health impact

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Microbiology)

Advances in Fermented Beverage Research: Sustainable, Microbiological, Physicochemical and Functional Aspects

edited by

Barbara Stachowiak

and

Gwiazdowska Daniela

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

Keywords: fermented beverages; functional properties; probiotic beverages; alternative drinks; food waste management; sustainable food production

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Microbiology)

Fluorescence Sensing of Chemical Hazardous Factors in Foodstuffs

edited by Qin Hu and

Tianzhu Guan

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 122 | Submission Open

Keywords: fluorescence spectroscopy; hazardous chemicals; rapid detection; method validation; food analysis

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

Effects of Thermal Processing Technologies in Food Physical and Rheological Properties: 2nd Edition

edited by

Ana Lúcia Gabas Ferreira

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 119 | Submission Open

Keywords: thermal processing food; thermal technologies; food quality; rheology; physical properties

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

Enzyme Engineering and Innovation in Food Science: From Mechanism to Application

edited by Wenjing Cui and

Laichuang Han

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 111 | Submission Open

Keywords: food processing; food enzyme; enzyme discovery; directed engineering; catalytic mechanism

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Biotechnology)

Innovative Food Proteins and Polyphenols: Mechanisms, Functional Properties, and Sustainable Processing

edited by Yuemei Zhang and

Ying Wang

submission deadline 5 Dec 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 7688 | Submission Open

Keywords: food protein; food polyphenols; ood functionality; food processing properties; fermentation; antioxidant activity; food preservation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Biotechnology)

Cereal: Storage, Processing, and Nutritional Attributes (Third Edition)

edited by

Yingquan Zhang

Boli Guo

and

Lingxiao Gong

submission deadline 5 Dec 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 5031 | Submission Open

Keywords: wheat; rice; oats; corn; buckwheat; cereal grain storage; cereal grain processing; nutritional attributes; cereal grain-based foods; whole grain

(This special issue belongs to the Section Grain)

Applications of Hydrocolloids for Food Product Development

edited by Jianan Yan and Yinan Du

submission deadline 5 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1312 | Submission Open

Keywords: hydrocolloids; food product development; the modification of textural and sensory properties; the development of 3D printing; the construction of fat replacers; assistance in dysphagia management; the encapsulation of bioactive components; the fabrication of edible and antibacterial coatings; functional foods

Food Habits, Nutritional Knowledge, and Nutrition Education

edited by

Celia Carrillo

and

Celia Rodriguez Perez

submission deadline 10 Dec 2025 | 10 articles | Viewed by 45635 | Submission Open

Keywords: diet; food habits; nutritional knowledge; nutrition education

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Nutrition)

Food Choice, Nutrition, and Public Health: 2nd Edition

edited by

Ricardo Assunção

and

Mariana Santos

submission deadline 10 Dec 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 12807 | Submission Open

Keywords: diet; dietary recommendations; eating behaviour; food composition; food preferences; food choice; healthy eating; nutrition; health impact of foods

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Nutrition)

Effects of Storage Technology on the Functional and Nutritional Characteristics of Fruits and Vegetables

edited by Amalia Carmen Miteluţ,

Daniela Borda

and Paul-Alexandru Popescu

submission deadline 10 Dec 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 8161 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable F& V storage conditions; novel F& V processing technologies; functional properties; nutritional characteristics

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

Edible Oils in Food Science: Antioxidant Activity, Innovation and Applications, and Sustainable Use of By-Products

edited by

Francesco Cairone

and

Antonia Iazzetti

submission deadline 10 Dec 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5024 | Submission Open

Keywords: bioactive edible oils; shelf-life innovation; natural preservation; food safety; sustainable solutions; antioxidant properties; circular economy

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

Foodborne Pathogenic Bacteria: Prevalence and Control: Third Edition

edited by

Chunlei Shi

and

Shimo Kang

submission deadline 10 Dec 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4759 | Submission Open

Keywords: biofilm; antimicrobial resistance; stress response; cross-contamination; risk assessment; antimicrobial alternatives; antibiofilm

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Microbiology)

Probiotics, Prebiotics, Synbiotics, Postbiotics and Paraprobiotics—New Perspective for Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals: Third Edition

edited by

Xuegang Luo

and

Zhongyuan Li

submission deadline 10 Dec 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2709 | Submission Open

Keywords: probiotics; prebiotics; synbiotics; postbiotics; paraprobiotics; functional foods; gut microbiota regulation

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

Edible Mushrooms: Nutrition and Safety

edited by

Hye-Jin Park

submission deadline 10 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1328 | Submission Open

Keywords: edible mushroom; bioactive compounds; immunomodulation; anti-inflammatory; anti-allergy; safety assessment

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Nutrition)

Food Quality Monitoring Through Flavor Assessment

edited by

Huanlu Song

submission deadline 10 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 987 | Submission Open

Keywords: aroma-active compounds; GC-O; taste-active compounds; fraction

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

Bioactive Molecules in Food: Natural Strategies to Support Health and Longevity

edited by

Nunzio Antonio Cacciola

and Annunziata Corteggio

submission deadline 10 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 150 | Submission Open

Keywords: bioactive compounds; functional foods; anticancer agents; anti-inflammatory agents; antioxidant agents; food-derived phytochemicals; nutraceuticals; chronic disease prevention; one health approach; health-promoting foods; longevity and nutrition

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Nutrition)

Wine and Alcohol Products: Volatile Compounds and Sensory Properties

edited by Liping Du

submission deadline 12 Dec 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2330 | Submission Open

Keywords: volatile compounds; sensory properties; wine; alcoholic beverages; aroma; flavor chemistry; fermentation; aging; consumer perception; analytical techniques

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

Converting Food Waste into Value-Added Products (Second Edition)

edited by

Stanislava Gorjanović

and

Snežana Zlatanović

submission deadline 12 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 563 | Submission Open

Keywords: food waste; fruit and vegetable pomace; physico-chemical characterization of waste; waste valorization; life cycle; functional food; zero waste concept; waste to wealth; value-added products

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