Foods

Application of Bioinformatics in Food Science

edited by

Vladimir Vukić

,

Dajana Vukić

and Zdravko Šumić

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 9248 | 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 6032 | 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 5649 | 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 | 6 articles | Viewed by 4532 | 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 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4370 | 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 4076 | 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 3772 | 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)

Status of Food Science and Nutrition in Uzbekistan

edited by

Bekzod Khakimov

and Dilbar Dalimova

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3651 | Submission Open

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

Plant-Based Diet: Health Effects and Nutritional Perspectives

edited by

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,

and

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 3476 | 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)

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 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3126 | 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)

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 3123 | 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)

Recent Advances in Sustainable Food Manufacturing

edited by Vida Šimat,

Martina Čagalj

and

Danijela Skroza

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2889 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable food processing; green food technologies; energy-efficient processing; food waste reduction; by-product valorization; circular food systems; life cycle assessment (LCA); smart and active packaging; digitalization in food supply chains; alternative proteins and novel fermentation

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

Digital, Computational, and Learning Technologies for Food Analysis

edited by

Zhiyong Xiao

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2594 | Submission Open

Keywords: digital food analysis; artificial intelligence; deep learning; machine learning; computer vision; food quality assessment; smart sensing; food safety/quality; food sensory analytics; computational modeling

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

Next-Generation Postharvest Technologies for Fruit Quality and Shelf Life Optimization

edited by

Antonio José Pérez-López

and

José Ramón Acosta Motos

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2143 | Submission Open

Keywords: digital twins and IoT sensors for cold-chain monitoring; AI-driven modeling of fruit shelf-life and economic optimization; circularity metrics, LCA and cost–benefit analysis of emerging techniques; design of pressure vessels, packaging compatibility under HS/IF; Hyperbaric Storage (HS), and Isochoric Freezing (IF); UV-LED/pulsed light treatments; biodegradable nanocomposites from food by-products; control of microbial spoilage and physiological disorders; shelf-life extension and spoilage modeling; preservation of volatile and aromatic profiles; impact on nutritional and functional properties; sensory quality and consumer-oriented evaluation; application of preservation methods to climacteric and non-climacteric fruits; regulatory considerations and safety assessments; integration of omics technologies (metabolomics, transcriptomics); industrial scalability and economic feasibility

(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Foods)

Food Sustainability Strategy: Food Processing Technology Optimization and Waste Valorization

edited by

Ivana Savic Gajic

and

Ivan Savic

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1781 | Submission Open

Keywords: food sustainability; food processing optimization; waste valorization; circular economy; agro-industrial by-products; green processing technologies; bioactive compounds; life cycle assessment

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

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 1270 | Submission Open

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

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

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 1207 | 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)

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 1069 | 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 | 2 articles | Viewed by 966 | 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)

Latest Developing and Application Trend in Food Grade Pickering Stabilizer

edited by

Aimin Shi

, Xiaojie Ma and Fei Xiang

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 722 | 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)

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 604 | 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 354 | 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

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

edited by

Zhijie Bao

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 276 | 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 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2945 | 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 1610 | 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 989 | 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 557 | 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 18605 | 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 5992 | 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 3434 | 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 2842 | 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 2104 | Submission Open

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

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Nutrition)

Food Flavor Formation Mechanism and Control

edited by

Xuhui Huang

and

Jia-Nan Chen

submission deadline 10 Nov 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1707 | Submission Open

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

Advances in Analytical Techniques for Food Safety Assessment

edited by

Xiaodong Lin

and

Biao Zhang

submission deadline 10 Nov 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1624 | 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)

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 1597 | 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 1354 | 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 1069 | 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 829 | 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 750 | 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)

Functional Properties of Proteins, Polysaccharides, and Their Complex Coacervates

edited by Wenfei Xiong

submission deadline 10 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 404 | 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)

Polyphenols as Antioxidants in Food: Characterization, Analysis and Applications

edited by

Malgorzata Muzolf-Panek

submission deadline 10 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 305 | 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 241 | 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 225 | 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 210 | 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 and Sustainable Foods from Marine Resources

edited by

Joana Ferreira

submission deadline 11 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1436 | 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 5012 | 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 4763 | 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 6839 | 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 4836 | 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 2148 | 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)

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