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Bioactive Compounds in Functional Foods: From Food Preservation to Health Benefits

edited by

submission deadline 16 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4193

Keywords: bioactive compounds; functional foods; food stability and shelf-life; natural antioxidants; antimicrobial activity; gut microbiota; extraction technologies; bioavailability; encapsulation; sustainable food systems

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

Production and Functional Evaluation of Food-Derived Polysaccharides and Oligosaccharides

edited by

Tao Sun

and

Yi Zhang

submission deadline 16 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1754

Keywords: polysaccharides; oligosaccharides; extraction and purification; modification and characterization; functional evaluation; application; encapsulation; film; Maillard reaction; dietary fiber functionality

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

Application of Artificial Intelligence in Food Detection

edited by Xiaofeng Xue, Yitian Xu and

Fei Pan

submission deadline 16 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1471

Keywords: artificial intelligence; food authentication; spectroscopic analysis; quality control; computer vision; food traceability

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

Advances in Thermal and Non-Thermal Technologies for Foodborne Microbial Inactivation

edited by

Donglei Luan

and

Shuxiang Liu

submission deadline 17 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 591 | Submission Open

Keywords: microbial inactivation; thermal processing; non-thermal technologies; food safety; shelf-life; food quality

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

Functional Peptides: Utilization and Role in Food Products

edited by

Dan Wu

and

Ji Wang

submission deadline 17 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 297 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional peptides; physiological activity; antioxidant; absorption and transport; the food industry; structure–activity relationship; molecular mechanism

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Biotechnology)

The Impact of Food Processing and Preservation on Product Quality

edited by

Md Saifullah

and Quan V. Vuong

submission deadline 18 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1128 | Submission Open

Keywords: food processing technologies; product quality; preservation methods; physicochemical properties; sensory quality; food safety; emerging technologies; process optimization

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

Quality Changes of Blue Food During Preservation and Processing

edited by Yao Zheng

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 13683 | Submission Open

Keywords: blue food; preservation techniques; processing methods; quality evaluation; sensory attributes; packaging strategies; shelf-life extension; quality control

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

Quality Characteristics of Traditional and Innovative Foods

edited by

Raimondo Gaglio

,

Antonio Alfonzo

, Gabriele Busetta and

Giuliana Garofalo

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5741 | Submission Open

Keywords: fermented foods; microbial ecology; lactic acid bacteria; food safety and quality; functional foods; traditional foods; food biotechnology

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

Recent Advances in Cheese and Fermented Milk Production, 2nd Edition

edited by

Katarina Lisak Jakopović

,

Irena Barukcic

and Rajka Božanić

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 5464 | Submission Open

Keywords: energy-saving processes; new technologies; modified cheese maturation; salt replacement; fermented dairy products; bioactive compounds; plant extract addition

(This special issue belongs to the Section Dairy)

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

edited by

Arícia Possas

and

Fernando Pérez-Rodríguez

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1665 | 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)

Structure and Function of Food Proteins, Peptides, and Amino Acids

edited by

Yueming Hu

and Hui Wang

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1456 | Submission Open

Keywords: protein glycosylation; nutritional quality; aquatic products processing; functional peptides; bioactive components; food resource utilization

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

Composition, Digestive Characteristics, and Bioactivity of Milk and Dairy Products

edited by

Carla Paulo Vieira

and

Marion Pereira Da Costa

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1045 | Submission Open

Keywords: dairy products; physicochemical characterization; dairy functionality; protein digestibility; milk fat globule membrane; nutrient bioavailability; bioactive peptides; dairy matrix and digestion; dairy processing and digestion; fatty acid profile

(This special issue belongs to the Section Dairy)

Food Microbial Safety and Emerging Contaminants: Prevention and Control of Pathogens and Microplastics

edited by

Nicoletta Cristiana Quaglia

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 827 | Submission Open

Keywords: foodborne pathogens; food safety; antimicrobial resistance (AMR); emerging hazards; prevention and control strategies; microbiome

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

From Yeast to Flavor: Engineering Excellence in Wine

edited by

Giovanni Luzzini

and

Davide Slaghenaufi

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 684 | Submission Open

Keywords: alcoholic fermentation; yeast metabolism; Saccharomyces cerevisiae; non-Saccharomyces; native microbiota; aroma profile; volatile compounds; sensory features; aroma; mouthfeel

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

Food Analysis: Ensuring Safety, Quality, and Authenticity

edited by

Valentina Fernandes Domingues

,

Sara Sousa

and Sónia Soares

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 634 | Submission Open

Keywords: pesticides; flame retardants; polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons; dioxin; fatty acids; environmental contaminants; persistent pollutants; emergent pollutants; food safety; DNA-based methods; food authenticity; food fraud; food traceability; species identification

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

Structures, Physicochemical Properties, and Applications of Natural Carbohydrates

edited by

Bruno Ricardo de Castro Leite Júnior

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 598 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural carbohydrates; structure-property relationships; physicochemical properties; food functionality; hydrocolloids; polysaccharides; carbohydrate applications; clean-label ingredients; food formulation

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

Advances in Volatile Compounds and Aroma Chemistry of Food

edited by

Michel Aliani

and Geraldine Dowling

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 327 | Submission Open

Keywords: volatile organic compounds (VOCs); flavor chemistry; mass spectrometry; electronic nose; artificial intelligence; flavoromics

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

Wine and Alcohol Products: Volatile Compounds and Sensory Properties

edited by Liping Du

submission deadline 21 Jul 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 7350 | 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)

The Biological and Functional Properties of Polypeptides and Polysaccharides Isolated from Food Sources

edited by

Haizhao Song

submission deadline 21 Jul 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2313 | Submission Open

Keywords: food-derived polypeptides; food-derived polysaccharides; biological properties; functional properties; isolation techniques; structural characterization; antioxidant activity; immunomodulation; food applications; bioavailability

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

Stress Response and Tolerance of Food Microbes and Their Novel Control Strategies

edited by Ning Zhao, Lingxia Jiao and

Alejandro Castillo

submission deadline 21 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 284 | Submission Open

Keywords: stress response; adaptive mechanisms; foodborne pathogens; spoilage microorganisms; microbial tolerance; control strategies; non-thermal sterilization technology; natural preservatives

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Microbiology)

Plant Bioactives: Extraction and Utilization in Food Industry

edited by Maria João Cebola and

El-Sayed M. Abdel-Aal

submission deadline 24 Jul 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 27384 | Submission Open

Keywords: extraction techniques; types of bioactive compounds; applications in food; bioavailability and stability; sustainability and by-products; challenges and regulation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Foods)

Advances in Risk Assessment of Emerging Foodborne Microbial Hazards and Contaminants

edited by

Serena Santonicola

and

Maria Francesca Peruzy

submission deadline 25 Jul 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3385 | Submission Open

Keywords: emerging foodborne pathogens; antimicrobial resistance; microplastics in food; emerging chemical food contaminants; exposure and risk assessment; food safety

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Toxicology)

Application of Fermentation Technology in Plant-Based Foods: Enhancing Sensory Attributes and Functional Bioactivity

edited by

Federica Barbieri

and

Vittorio Capozzi

submission deadline 25 Jul 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3033 | Submission Open

Keywords: plant-based foods; novel fermented foods; fermentation; microbial performance; food safety; technological processes; mitigation strategies; sensory characteristics; functional bioactivity

(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Foods)

Latest Advances in Beehive Products

edited by

Xiaoming Fang

and

Xiangxin Li

submission deadline 25 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2480 | Submission Open

Keywords: bee products (honey, propolis, royal jelly, bee pollen, beeswax); bioactive compounds; processing techniques; functional evaluation; antioxidant and antimicrobial activity; in vitro and in vivo studies; nutraceutical applications; cosmetic and pharmaceutical uses; quality and safety assessment

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Nutrition)

Advances in the Recovery of Bioactive Compounds from Foods and Food Processing By-Products and Their Nutritional Impact

edited by

Hung Hong

,

Michael Netzel

and Michael Rychlik

submission deadline 25 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2067 | Submission Open

Keywords: bioactive compounds; extraction techniques; nutraceuticals; sustainability; polyphenols; carotenoids; dietary fibers

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

Soybean and Human Nutrition

edited by

Huanyu Zheng

and

Yang Li

submission deadline 25 Jul 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1777 | Submission Open

Keywords: soybean; nutrition; food processing; protein; health; trypsin inhibitors; phytates; allergens; bioactive components; lecithin; soybean isoflavones

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Nutrition)

Application of Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and Deep Learning in Food Safety Analysis and Quality Control

edited by Zhengyong Zhang and Min Sha

submission deadline 28 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1464 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence; machine learning; deep learning; medicinal and edible homologous samples; computer vision; adulteration detection; origin traceability; predictive modeling; attention mechanism; explainable artificial intelligence

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

Food Preservation and Safety: Innovative Applications of Physical, Chemical, and Biological Methods and Their Interactions with Foodborne Microorganisms

edited by Wei Wei and

Shuhao Huo

submission deadline 30 Jul 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6609 | Submission Open

Keywords: food preservation; food safety; physical methods; chemical methods; biological methods; foodborne microorganisms; high-pressure processing; pulsed electric fields; cold plasma; natural preservatives; biocontrol agents

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

The Processing of Cereal and Its By-Products

edited by

Paulo Carteri Coradi

and

Elena Peñas Pozo

submission deadline 30 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3116 | Submission Open

Keywords: cereal products; cereal processing; cereal by-products; cereal components; cereal-based food; bioactive compounds; bioaccessibility; biodisponibility

(This special issue belongs to the Section Grain)

Biochemical, Physical and Mechanical Modifications of Fruits, Vegetables, Herbs and Cereals and Their Possible Use in Brewing

edited by

Kristina Mastanjević

,

Riccardo De Flaviis

and

Justyna Belcar

submission deadline 30 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1103 | Submission Open

Keywords: cereals; fruits; vegetables; herbs; beers; beverages

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

Agro-Food Chain By-Products and Plant Origin Foods to Obtain High-Value-Added Foods—2nd Edition

edited by

Gianluca Nardone

,

Rosaria Viscecchia

and

Francesco Bimbo

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 23397 | Submission Open

Keywords: sensory and consumer science; market value of plant-based foods; by-products as product ingredient; circular economy and business models; new product development; sustainable business models; consumer acceptance and preferences

(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Foods)

Functional Ingredients from Food Waste and By-Products: Processing Technologies, Functional Characteristics and Value-Added Applications: 2nd Edition

edited by

Cristina Barrera

and

Lucía Seguí Gil

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 14519 | Submission Open

Keywords: food waste valorization; innovative and traditional processing technologies; value-added applications; nutritional characterization; technological characterization

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Systems)

Sustainable Management, Recovery, and Transformation of Food Waste and By-Products

edited by

Maria Martuscelli

and

Ali Mohsin

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 9980 | Submission Open

Keywords: food by-products; waste valorization; waste management; food supply chain wastes; food processing waste; bioactive compounds; functional ingredients; high-value products; nutraceuticals; sustainability

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

Traditional and Emerging Food Drying Technologies

edited by

Dorota Nowak

and

Ewa Jakubczyk

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 9308 | Submission Open

Keywords: convenience food; solar drying; convection drying; infrared drying; vacuum drying; freeze drying; microwave drying; hybrid food supplements

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

Winemaking: Innovative Technology and Sensory Analysis

edited by Dianhui Wu

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 8858 | Submission Open

Keywords: alcoholic beverages; fermentation technology; winemaking microorganism; novel raw materials; sensory attributes; molecular sensory science; flavor analysis; wine quality; oxidative browning; precipitation of wine

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Microbiology)

Pathogen Detection, Identification, and Analysis in Food Safety Control

edited by

Anastasia Kapetanakou

and

Olga Papadopoulou

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 8476 | Submission Open

Keywords: foodborne pathogens; food safety; culture-based methods; PCR; array-based methods; spectroscopy; NGS; biosensors; MALDI-TOF MS; microscopy techniques

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Microbiology)

Advances in Encapsulation Technology in Edible Films/Coatings for the Delivery of Food Bioactive Compounds

edited by Andresa Gomes and

Larissa Tessaro

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 8215 | Submission Open

Keywords: edible films and coatings; bioactive compound encapsulation; micro-/nano-encapsulation; functional food packaging; antimicrobial packaging; biodegradable and eco-friendly materials; bioavailability and release kinetics; emulsion delivery systems for essential oils; multifunctional properties of active composite films/coatings; smart packaging and food preservation

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

Detection and Control Technologies of Harmful Microorganisms in Food Supply Chain

edited by

Long Chen

,

Shuxiang Liu

, Rong Wang and

Xinyao Wei

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 8193 | Submission Open

Keywords: quantitative microbial risk assessment/predictive microbiology ; microbial detection/inactivation/transfer/removal ; control technology ; next-generation sequencing ; food hygiene/sanitation ; food inspection ; foodborne outbreaks ; foodborne viruses ; foodborne pathogens

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

Research Trends in Plant-Based Foods

edited by

Maria Concetta Tenuta

,

Giovanna Ferrentino

and

Rosa Tundis

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 6785 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural plant-based extracts; innovative technologies; nutraceutical properties; functional properties; bioactive compounds; antioxidant compounds; plant-based formulations

(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Foods)

Flavor and Aroma Analysis as an Approach to Quality Control of Foods

edited by Ying Gao, Yuming Wei and Qing Meng

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 6556 | Submission Open

Keywords: sensomics; analytical method optimization; quality assessment; food control; algorithm model

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

Applications of Spectroscopy and Imaging Techniques in Food Quality and Safety

edited by

Cleiton Antonio Nunes

,

Yhan Da Silva Mutz

and Leticia Tessaro

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5594 | Submission Open

Keywords: food analysis; food composition; authentication; chemometrics; qualitative analysis; quantitative analysis; contaminants

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

Fermented Foods: Microorganisms, Bioactive Components, and Health Benefits

edited by

Lucia Aquilanti

and

Giorgia Rampanti

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5236 | Submission Open

Keywords: fermented foods; lactic acid bacteria; yeasts; probiotics; bioactive compounds; antioxidants; functional foods; gut microbiota

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Microbiology)

Innovations in Food Technology for Functional Foods: Exploring Sources, Processing Techniques and Health Benefits

edited by

Anderson Junger Teodoro

, Vanessa Naciuk Castelo-Branco and Renata Galhardo Borguini

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 5111 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional foods; food technology; bioactive compounds; encapsulation; extraction techniques; health benefits; phytochemicals; antioxidant activity; bioavailability; sustainable processing

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

Novel and Emerging Food Allergens—Immunological Characterisation

edited by

Nanju Alice Lee

and

Andreas L. Lopata

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4252 | Submission Open

Keywords: allergenicity; risk assessment; intervention; novel allergens; emerging allergens; microbiome; food safety; public health; clinical implications; regulatory perspectives; antibodies; allergy treatment; allergy prevention; food allergen management; food processing

Food Loss and Waste: Impact, Measurement, and Management

edited by Donatella Restuccia and

Roberto Ruggieri

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3147 | Submission Open

Keywords: food loss; food waste; circular food systems; waste management technologies; measurement and monitoring; waste quantification methodologies; key indicators; supply chain innovation

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

Impacts of Diet–Gut Microbiota Interactions on Health

edited by

Peng Du

and

Aili Li

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2818 | Submission Open

Keywords: diet-gut microbiota interaction; gut microbiota; dietary patterns; host health; microbial metabolism; short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs); intestinal barrier; chronic diseases; dietary intervention; personalized nutrition

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Nutrition)

Advances in the Use of Beneficial Microorganisms to Improve Nutritional and Functional Properties of Fermented Foods: 2nd Edition

edited by Palmira De Bellis and Giuseppe Perri

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 2807 | Submission Open

Keywords: food microbiology; functional food; probiotic bacteria; lactic acid bacteria; spore-forming bacteria; antimicrobial activity; microbial diversity; sourdough; bread

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Microbiology)

Foodborne Chemicals and Nutrients at the Crossroads of Food Safety, Nutrition and Public Health

edited by

Teresa D’Amore

, Paolo Stacchini and

Angela Sorbo

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2288 | Submission Open

Keywords: foodborne chemicals; nutrients; chemical food safety; risk–benefit assessment; monitoring and surveillance; chemical exposure; clean label; consumer risk perception; analytical methods; sustainable food systems

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

Bioactive Food Components: Exploring Nutritional Value and Disease Prevention Roles

edited by Wencheng Zhang and

Zeyu Wu

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2069 | Submission Open

Keywords: ultra-high pressure; supercritical fluid extraction; natural bioactive compounds; functional properties; edible jiaosu; food cooked with medicinal herbs

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

Advanced Detection and Control Techniques for Foodborne Pathogens

edited by Xuhan Xia and Wei Zhang

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2063 | Submission Open

Keywords: foodborne pathogens; point-of-need analysis; rapid detection; molecular diagnostics; safety control

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

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