Foods

Application of Fermentation Biotechnology in Food Science

edited by

, Daeung Yu and

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 7 articles | Viewed by 13771 | Submission Open

Keywords: omics; metabolic engineering; microbiomes; flavoromics; upcycling; precision fermentation; smart fermentation monitoring; sensory evaluation; functional food

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Biotechnology)

Advances in Utilizing Lactic Acid Bacteria for Enhanced Quality and Nutrition in Fruit and Vegetable Beverages

edited by

Kan Shi

,

Lu Wang

and

Huawei Gu

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 13467 | Submission Open

Keywords: fruit and vegetable beverages; lactic acid bacteria; fermentation; food quality; food nutrition; sensory characteristics; fruit wine

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Microbiology)

The Latest Advances in Phenolic Compounds and Their Application in Healthy Food

edited by

Corina Nicoleta Predescu

and

Mihaela Saracila

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 10033 | Submission Open

Keywords: phenolic compounds; antioxidant properties and anti-inflammatory effects for chronic disease prevention; antimicrobial activity; functional ingredients for functional foods; gut microbiota modulation; bioavailability; nanoencapsulation for healthy food innovation; natural preservatives; food sustainability

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Nutrition)

Food Computing: AI-Powered Innovations and Applications in the Food Industry

edited by

Xiaohui Cui

and

Haohan Ding

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 8982 | Submission Open

Keywords: food computing; food industry; machine learning; computer vision; big data analytics; deep learning; food safety; food quality; nutrition; sustainable food

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

Application of Drying Technologies for Improving Food Quality and Safety

edited by Jaqueline Oliveira de Moraes, Marta Fernanda Zotarelli and Raquel da Silva Simão

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 6145 | Submission Open

Keywords: optimization of drying process; food preservation; nutritional integrity; shelf life extension; quality retention; texture modification; advanced drying technologies; hybrid drying technologies; microwave-vacuum drying; economic challenges in the drying process

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

Advances in Sources, Extraction, Encapsulation, Bioavailability and Health Benefits of Functional Food Ingredients—2nd Edition

edited by Rossella Vadalà,

Rosaria Costa

and

Nicola Cicero

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6066 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional foods; bioavailability enhancement strategies; encapsulation methods; health benefits; extraction techniques

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

Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology in Food: Applicability, Functionality, and Safety—2nd Edition

edited by Qinzhi Wang, Ying Gu and

Wenxin Zhu

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5480 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanomaterials; nanotechnology; nanocatalysis; foods; food nutrition; food micro-organisms; artificial intelligence

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

Advances in Foodborne Pathogen Analysis and Detection

edited by

Andrew G. Gehring

and Katrina Counihan

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5348 | Submission Open

Keywords: automation; confirmation; detection; foodborne pathogens; food safety; identification; rapid methods; sample preparation; serotype determination; quantification; viability; zero tolerance

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

The Starting Point of Intestinal Microecological Regulation: Probiotics, Prebiotics, Synbiotics and Postbiotics and Their Associated Roles

edited by Yuhuan Liu and

Xian Cui

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4237 | Submission Open

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

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Microbiology)

Bioactive Compounds in Foods: Functional Properties, Health Benefits and Disease Prevention: 2nd Edition

edited by

Annalisa Chiavaroli

and

Giustino Orlando

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3809 | Submission Open

Keywords: bioactive compounds; bioactive extracts; oxidative stress; inflammation; metabolic diseases

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

Consumer Behaviour towards Food in the Context of Health and Environmental Challenges

edited by

Marta Sajdakowska

and

Marzena Jeżewska-Zychowicz

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3707 | Submission Open

Keywords: consumer behaviour; food consumption; determinants of food choice; barriers to food choice; new food products

Probiotics, Paraprobiotics and Postbiotics: A New Perspective for Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals

edited by Mahmoud Yolmeh

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3337 | Submission Open

Keywords: probiotics; paraprobiotics; postbiotics; functional foods; nutraceuticals

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

Feature Reviews on Food Microbiology

edited by

Efstathios Giaouris

and

Foteini Parlapani

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2959 | Submission Open

Keywords: microbial food spoilage; food-borne pathogens; epidemiology; risk assessment; fermented foods and nutraceuticals; predictive food microbiology; food hygiene and safety; biofilms; probiotics; prebiotics; symbiotics; postbiotics; food microbial ecology and microbiomes; innovative methods for detection and/or characterization of microorganisms

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Microbiology)

Application of Chromatography and Spectroscopy in Natural Food Analysis, 2nd Edition

edited by

Susana Casal

and

Rebeca Cruz

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2631 | Submission Open

Keywords: chromatography; spectroscopy; natural food analysis; eco-friendly methodologies; omics applications; rapid on-site testing; analytical techniques; emerging contaminants; food quality and safety; food fraud; food sustainability; data handling and interpretation; method development; methodological harmonization

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

Control and Intervention Strategies to Reduce Foodborne Microbial Pathogens in Food

edited by

Virgínia Farias Alves

, Elaine C. P. De Martinis and

Valéria Quintana Cavicchioli

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2478 | Submission Open

Keywords: foodborne pathogens; quality control; food hazards; food safety; antimicrobial technologies

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Microbiology)

Research on the Structure and Physicochemical Properties of Starch

edited by Hao Lu and Yang Qin

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 2046 | Submission Open

Keywords: multiscale structure of starch; recrystallization; starchy foods and materials; starch-based product processing and storage; new methods for characterizing starch structure

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

Innovative Extraction Techniques of Bioactive Compounds from Plant-Based Foods: Characterization and Potential Applications

edited by Grazielle Náthia-Neves,

Ádina L. Santana

and

Adane Tilahun Getachew

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1930 | Submission Open

Keywords: green extraction methods; natural antioxidants; food biotechnology; phytochemicals; emerging technologies; clean label; functional ingredients; formulation of functional foods using bioactive extracts; process intensification using innovative technologies; bioavailability and bioaccessibility of natural bioactive compounds; biological activity of plant extracts; sensory evaluation of food products with plant extracts as ingredients

(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Foods)

Food Toxins: Their Toxicity, Biochemistry, and Metabolism

edited by

Andreea Iren Serban

and

Gina Pistol

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1851 | Submission Open

Keywords: food toxins; toxins’ mechanisms of action; toxicity; toxin metabolism; food safety; health issue

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Toxicology)

Food Allergen Detection, Identification and Regulation

edited by

Dorota Piasecka-Kwiatkowska

and

Piotr Minkiewicz

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1779 | Submission Open

Keywords: immunoassay; PCR; mass spectrometry; biosensors; multiplex array proteomics; electrophoresis; allergen standards; hidden allergens; labeling; allergen regulations

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

Sustainability, Safety, Health Claims and Authenticity: Pathways for Improving Sensory Quality, Physiological Function and Utilization of Rice—2nd Edition

edited by

Carla Brites

and

Ken'ichi Ohtsubo

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1758 | Submission Open

Keywords: rice; sustainability; safety; health claims; authenticity; sensory quality; physiological function; processing technologies

(This special issue belongs to the Section Grain)

Hazardous Substances in Food Products: Detection, Degradation and Exposure Assessment

edited by

Yuliang Cheng

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1567 | Submission Open

Keywords: food safety; hazardous substances; rapid detection; biodegradation; exposure assessment

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Toxicology)

Cold Plasma Technology in Food Processing and Preservation: Food Quality, Functional Value and Sensory Evaluation

edited by Chongshan Zhong, Nevena Puac and

Xiaoyun He

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1504 | Submission Open

Keywords: cold plasma treatment; food preservation; shelf life extension; sensory evaluation; nutritional retention

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

Women’s Special Issue Series: Food Science

edited by

Joana S. Amaral

,

Juana Fernández-López

,

Susana Casal

and

Silvia Pichardo

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1295 | Submission Open

Green/Waste Biomass Utilization in Food Industry: Biorefinery Process and High Value-Added Products

edited by

Phisit Seesuriyachan

and

Antonella Pasqualone

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1094 | Submission Open

Keywords: green and waste biomass; biorefinery; food industry; bioactive compounds and high-value-added products; functional foods and nutraceuticals; circular bioeconomy and sustainability; biomass valorization

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

Influence of Agricultural Practices on Olive Oil Chemical Characteristics and Evaluation of Virgin Olive Oil Quality

edited by

Maria Fátima Duarte

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 894 | Submission Open

Keywords: olive oil production; agricultural practices; innovative technology; olive oil quality; olive oil characteristics; bioactive compounds

(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Foods)

Nutraceuticals and Medicine Foods: Processing Technologies, Metabolic Mechanisms, and Human Health

edited by Arun K. Bhunia,

Antonello Santini

, Junhe Yu, Salar Hafez Ghoran, Fatemeh Taktaz and Ahmad Ud Din

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 880 | Submission Open

Keywords: nutraceuticals; antioxidants; bioactive compounds; chronic disease prevention; epigenetics; functional foods; gut microbiome; human metabolism; food processing and the Maillard reaction; metabolomics; precision nutrition

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

Preservation and Shelf Life Extension of Food Products

edited by

Aleksandra Szydłowska-Czerniak

,

Dobrochna Rabiej-Kozioł

and

Aneta Jastrzebska

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 584 | Submission Open

Keywords: food additives; active packaging; shelf life; food preservation; oxidative stability; antioxidant activity; food storage

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

Whey Protein: Extraction, Functional Properties, and Applications

edited by

Georgios Theodorou

,

Raffaella Rebucci

and Eleni Dalaka

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 575 | Submission Open

Keywords: whey protein isolate; whey protein concentrate; bioactive compounds; extraction methods; novel technologies; nutraceuticals; functional ingredients; upcycling; food applications; biofunctional properties; feed component; cell culture component

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Nutrition)

Near-Infrared Spectroscopy for the Monitoring of Food Fermentation

edited by

Cristina Alamprese

and

Silvia Grassi

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 536 | Submission Open

Keywords: near-infrared spectroscopy; fermented food; process analytical technology; process monitoring; chemometrics; deep learning; artificial intelligence; precise fermentation; online/in-line monitoring

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

Influence of the Raw Materials and Beverage Processing on Volatile, Bioactive, and Sensory Profiles of the Final Product

edited by

Raquel Rodríguez Solana

,

Anabela Romano

and

Ludovina Galego

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 464 | Submission Open

Keywords: byproducts; underutilized raw materials; non-alcoholic/low-alcohol/alcoholic beverages; preconditioning steps; fermentation step (brewing); distillation; thermal treatments (pasteurization; sterilization; etc.); non-thermal methods (cold pasteurization; high pressure processing; … ); stabilizers (hydrocolloids; pectin; etc.); storage; aging (bottle; wooden barrels; etc.)

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

Advances in Food Rheology and Colloid Science

edited by

Ioanna Mandala

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 455 | Submission Open

Keywords: flow; shear; yield; temperature; texture; viscoelastic; engineering; suspension rheology; food design

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

Process Optimization and Quality Improvement of Fermented Foods and Beverages: 2nd Edition

edited by

Tiziana Di Renzo

and

Anna Reale

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 353 | Submission Open

Keywords: optimization; processing technologies; food quality; fermentation; fermented beverages; fermented foods; starter culture; microorganism; lactic acid bacteria; yeast

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

The Relationship Between Microbial Community Structure and Quality Formation During Food Fermentation Process

edited by Liang Dong and

Chaofan Ji

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 349 | Submission Open

Keywords: food microorganisms; food fermentation; substrate interactions with microorganisms; food quality; food nutrition; microbial community structure; food flavor; omics analysis; metabolite analysis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Microbiology)

Food Functional Ingredient Encapsulation and Delivery System (Microcapsules, Nanoemulsions, Colloidal Particles, Emulsions)

edited by Mingming Zhong and Yufan Sun

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 321 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional food components; encapsulation technology; delivery systems; microcapsules; nanoemulsions; colloidal particles; bioavailability; targeted delivery; digestive characteristics; storage stability

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

Integrated Microalgae Industry for Biofuel and Food Ingredients Production

edited by Rejane de Castro Santana and

Jane Sélia Dos Reis Coimbra

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 259 | Submission Open

Keywords: protein; lipid; carbohydrate; extraction process; process integration; techno-functional properties

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

Recent Research on Foodborne Bacteria Detection and Inactivation Technology

edited by

Zhaohuan Zhang

and Pradeep Kumar Malakar

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 232 | Submission Open

Keywords: foodborne bacteria; pathogen detection; inactivation technology; antimicrobial resistance; biosensors; non-thermal processing; microbial genomics; rapid diagnostics; food safety; public health

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Microbiology)

Rheological and Thermal Properties of Gelatin Gels in Food Products

edited by Youdong Li, Qingling Wang and

Chaoting Wen

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 216 | Submission Open

Keywords: gelatin; gelling agent; modified; rheological; thermal; food products

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

Plant-Based Diet: Health Effects and Nutritional Perspectives

edited by

,

,

and

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 204 | 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)

Digital Innovation in Food Technology

edited by

Daniel I. Onwude

and Guangnan Chen

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 157 | Submission Open

Keywords: digital innovation; digital technologies; artificial intelligence and big data; data modelling; model integration; smart agrifood; foods

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

Characterization of Antioxidants’ Physicochemical and Nutritional Properties and Their Applications in Food

edited by

Claudia Lavinia Buruleanu

and

Adriana Dabija

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 137 | Submission Open

Keywords: oxidative stress; antioxidant enzymes; natural antioxidants; bioactive compounds; molecular mechanisms; food by-products and waste; green extraction procedures; food formulation; bioavailability; better health

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

Applications of Machine Vision, Image Analysis and Artificial Intelligence in Food Technology

edited by

Jianlei Kong

and

Panagiotis Tsakanikas

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 116 | Submission Open

Keywords: food safety supervision; food supply chain traceability; machine and computer vision; image detection and segmentation; artificial intelligence technology; multimodal information fusion; large-scale model; food science and technology

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

Intelligent Food Packaging Based on Natural Components and Biodegradable Polymers: From Basic Research to Industrial Applications

edited by

Jia-Horng Lin

and

Jiangyu Zhu

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 111 | Submission Open

Keywords: biodegradable polymers; food packaging; food spoilage; intelligent packaging; food safety; biopolymer film; smart label; coatings

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

Meat and Meat Products: Quality, Safety, and Consumer Perception

edited by

Jun He

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 95 | Submission Open

Keywords: meat quality and safety; consumer perception; taste and texture enhancement; novel meat processing technologies; hazard reduction; natural additives; functional ingredients in meat products; sensory characteristics; meat flavor improvement

(This special issue belongs to the Section Meat)

Nanotechnology in Food Science: Functionality, Applicability, and Safety Assessment

edited by Ajahar Khan, Zohreh Riahi and

Ruchir Priyadarshi

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 93 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanotechnology; food packaging; bionanocomposites; active packaging; intelligent packaging; biodegradable materials; food preservation; nano-enabled materials; safety assessment; sustainable food systems

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

Monitoring Microbial Contamination Along the Food Chain: New Opportunities Enabled by Molecular Methods

edited by

Alberto Garre

,

Pilar Truchado

and

Angelica Godinez

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 88 | Submission Open

Keywords: food safety; microbial hazards; whole genome sequencing; metagenomic analysis; food microbiome; root-cause analysis; source-tracking; biological markers; prevalence; food safety monitoring; food safety surveillance; risk assessment

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Microbiology)

Research on Aquatic Product Processing and Quality Control

edited by Shumin Yi,

Yawen Lin

and Rundong Wang

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 81 | Submission Open

Keywords: aquatic product processing; quality control; emerging processing technologies; microbial contamination; physical decontamination; shelf life; nutritional quality; sensory properties; food safety

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

Recent Advances in Extraction Technologies and Health Benefits of Bioactive Compounds from Foods

edited by

Chun-Yung Huang

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 64 | Submission Open

Keywords: bioactive compounds; extraction technologies; supercritical fluid extraction; ultrasound-assisted extraction; microwave-assisted extraction; enzyme-assisted extraction; functional foods; antioxidant activity; chronic disease prevention; green extraction; nutraceuticals; pharmaceuticals; complementary therapeutic effects; biological functions; signal transduction pathway; response surface methodology; mechanisms of action

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Nutrition)

Research on Analysis, Structural Characterization and Metabolism of Carbohydrates

edited by

Julián De La Rosa Millán

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 62 | Submission Open

Keywords: carbohydrate analysis; structural characterization; carbohydrate metabolism; monosaccharides; oligosaccharides; polysaccharide structure; glycemic response; analytical techniques (chromatography; spectroscopy; mass spectrometry); nutritional biochemistry; functional properties of carbohydrates

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

Advanced Polyphenol Research: Enhancing the Health Benefits of Polyphenols in Plant-Based Foods

edited by Baoshan Sun

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 52 | Submission Open

Keywords: polyphenols; plant-based foods; health; nutrition delivery; nanotechnology; gut microbiota; analysis; safety assessment

Current Research of Probiotics in Food: From Sources to Health Benefits

edited by