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Immobilized Enzymes in the Food Industry: Structure, Characteristics and Applications

edited by

Mengfan Wang

submission deadline 30 Aug 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2901 | Submission Open

Keywords: glycosidase; lipase; protease; laccase; adsorption; cross-linking; encapsulation; assembly; nanozyme; porous materials; nanomaterials; activity; stability; reusability; contaminate

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Biotechnology)

New Insights into Nutraceuticals in the Prevention of Metabolic Syndrome—2nd Edition

edited by

Gwang-Woong Go

and

Wooki Kim

submission deadline 30 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 141 | Submission Open

Keywords: nutraceutical; chronic metabolic diseases; nutrigenomics; non-alcoholic fatty liver disease; obesity; type 2 diabetes mellitus; inflammation; dyslipidemia

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

Innovative Muscle Foods Preservation and Packaging Technologies

edited by

Michael Kontominas

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 27327 | Submission Open

Keywords: innovative preservation and packaging technologies; minimally processed foods; food quality; food safety

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

Microorganisms in Fermented Food: Selection, Evaluation and Application

edited by Anthony N. Mutukumira and

Svetoslav Todorov

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 12930 | Submission Open

Keywords: mesophilic cultures; thermophilic cultures; single cultures; mixed cultures; characterisation; screening; traditional fermentation; indigenous fermentation; fermentation technology; precision fermentation; spontaneous fermentation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Microbiology)

Cereal and Cereal Products: Processing, Storage, Conservation, Safety, Sensory and Nutrition Properties

edited by Ernandes Rodrigues de Alencar,

Livia De Lacerda De Oliveira

and

Leda R. A. Faroni

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 12918 | Submission Open

Keywords: corn; wheat; rice; sorghum; grain preservation; innovative conservation methods; food packaging; sensory evaluation; fortification of cereal products

(This special issue belongs to the Section Grain)

Innovations and Advances in Coarse Cereals: Nutritional Aspects, Functional Properties, and Processing Technology

edited by

Chenguang Zhou

Zhen Yang

and Yafang Shao

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 9864 | Submission Open

Keywords: coarse cereals; functional ingredients; novel processing techniques; nutritional enhancement; bioavailability; sensory quality; high-value cereal products; comprehensive utilization

(This special issue belongs to the Section Grain)

Encapsulation Processes: Improvement and Innovation of Bio-Micro/Nanostructures with High-Value Compounds in Food

edited by

Berta Nogueiro Estevinho

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 8793 | Submission Open

Keywords: encapsulation of functional compounds; by-product valorization; microencapsulation and nanoencapsulation processes; controlled release studies; functional supplements; nutraceutical products; characterization of microstructures

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

Sustainable Uses and Applications of By-Products of the Food Industry

edited by Vassiliki G. Kontogianni and

Loulouda Bosnea

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 7220 | Submission Open

Keywords: food by-products; sustainability; bioactive compounds; functional foods; value-added products; alternative food products; biodegradable food packaging

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

Recent Advances in Flavor Chemistry in Meat, Poultry and Seafood: Safety Control and Quality Assessment

edited by

Lujuan Xing

and

Zhizhao Xiao

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 6925 | Submission Open

Keywords: flavour chemistry; meat; poultry; seafood; analytical chemistry; rapid determination; biotechnology; bioactive peptides; functional ingredients; safety control; quality assessment

(This special issue belongs to the Section Meat)

Quality Control and Chemical Analysis for Pesticide Residues, Mycotoxins, and Other Contaminant Components in Agri-Food

edited by

Álvaro Santana-Mayor

and

Bárbara Socas-Rodríguez

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5263 | Submission Open

Keywords: agri-food products and by-products; quality control; chemical analysis; food safety; analytical methods; analysis systems; organic contaminants; pesticide residues; mycotoxins

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

Antioxidant Compounds in Functional Foods and Their Benefits for Human Health: 2nd Edition

edited by

Yong Sun

and Hua Zhang

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5016 | Submission Open

Keywords: antioxidants; functional foods; potential health benefits; mechanisms of action; anti-inflammatory; chronic diseases; cardiovascular health; cognitive function

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

Encapsulation-Based Technologies for Bioactive Compounds in Foods

edited by Bojana Balanč, Verica Đorđević and

Viktor Nedovic

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4365 | Submission Open

Keywords: encapsulation; bioactive compounds; delivery systems; food applications; stability; thermal protection; edible packaging

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

Sensory and Consumer Testing of Novel Methods and Novel Foods

edited by

Edgar Chambers IV

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4224 | Submission Open

Keywords: novel; food; beverage; packaging; sensory; consumer; methods

(This special issue belongs to the Section Sensory and Consumer Sciences)

Food Bioactive Compounds in Disease Prevention and Health Promotion

edited by Wencheng Zhang

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4015 | Submission Open

Keywords: ultra-high pressure; supercritical fluid extraction; natural bioactive compounds; functional properties; edible jiaosu

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

Latest Research on Meat Microbiology, Meat Quality and Meat Safety—Volume II

edited by

Krzysztof Dasiewicz

Marta Chmiel

and

Iwona Szymańska

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3851 | Submission Open

Keywords: meat microbiology; meat quality; meat safety; rearing management; slaughter conditions; aging process; meat processing; contamination risks; traceability; control; global quality

(This special issue belongs to the Section Meat)

Food Bioactive Compounds and Emerging Processing and Extraction Techniques

edited by Rosa Maria Cámara, Francesca Bot and

Elena Arranz

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 3533 | Submission Open

Keywords: microextraction techniques; extraction techniques; supercritical extraction; subcritical fluid extraction; natural products extraction; green extraction; sustainable extraction methods; dispersive solid-phase extraction; ultrasound-assisted extraction; food bioactive compounds; polyphenols; antioxidants; carotenoids

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

Advances of Novel Technologies in Food Analysis and Food Safety

edited by Junjun Zhang and

Xiaowei Huang

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2976 | Submission Open

Keywords: rapid detection methods; food safety; food analysis; food integrity; food preservation; food quality control; food sensors

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

The Effect of Processing Methods on the Quality and Health-Related Ingredients of Plant-Based Foods

edited by Chengying Zhao and Jiefen Cui

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2704 | Submission Open

Keywords: plant foods; processing; components; interactions between components; chemical structure changes; health-promoting effects; molecular mechanisms

(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Foods)

Application of Gut Microbiota and Dietary Compositions in Functional Foods

edited by Zhijun Wang, Liuming Xie and

Jianhua Xie

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2651 | Submission Open

Keywords: dietary compositions; polysaccharides; phytochemicals; proteins; dietary fiber; structure; gut microbiota; intestinal health; functional foods; application

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

Emerging Food Technologies and Novel Ingredients for Sustainable Innovation

edited by

Bon-Jae Gu

and Sang-Hyun Park

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1470 | Submission Open

Keywords: emerging food technologies; novel ingredients; upcycled food; sustainable food innovation; alternative proteins; advanced processing technologies; insect-derived ingredients; food security; resource efficiency; functional food development

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

Genomic Technologies for the Characterization, Typing, and Detection of Food-Borne Pathogens

edited by Yiping He and Gretchen Dykes

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1449 | Submission Open

Keywords: next-generation sequencing (NGS); food-borne pathogen; food safety; bioinformatics; microbial genomics; detection; typing

(This special issue belongs to the Section Foodomics)

The Role of Taste, Smell or Color on Food Intake and Food Choice

edited by

Nobuyuki Sakai

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1149 | Submission Open

Keywords: food choice; food intake; sensory studies on foods; gustation; olfaction; chemesthesis; vision; consumer perception

(This special issue belongs to the Section Sensory and Consumer Sciences)

Uncovering the Impacts of Food Processing Techniques on Microbial Communities and Their Metabolic Interactions

edited by

Alessandra Fontana

and

Loris Pinto

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 947 | Submission Open

Keywords: food processing techniques; microbial communities; metabolic interactions; thermal processing; non-thermal preservation; food additives; fermentation; emerging technologies; microbial metabolites; food safety and quality

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Microbiology)

Emerging Technologies for Food Polymers and Colloids: Exploring Their Application in Food Packaging, Novel Foods, and the Delivery of Nutraceuticals

edited by

Yiguo Zhao

, Simin Feng and

Yang Wei

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 920 | Submission Open

Keywords: polysaccharides; proteins; applications; food packaging; novel foods; delivery systems

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

Food Hydrogels: Formation Mechanisms, Functionalities and Applications

edited by Tuyen Truong and Mina Dokouhaki

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 896 | Submission Open

Keywords: food hydrogels; gelation mechanism; molecular interactions; hydrogel fabrication; structure; property; fat replacer; delivery

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

Bioactive Compounds from Plants as Functional Food Ingredients and Potential Nutraceuticals

edited by

Andreea Puşcaş

and

Vlad Mureşan

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 817 | Submission Open

Keywords: plants; bioactives; extraction; encapsulation; digestibility; functionality; nutraceutics; health

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

Plant Bioactive Compounds and Its Potential as a Functional Food Ingredient

edited by

Zheng Ruan

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 764 | 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)

Advances in Food Toxin Analysis and Risk Assessment

edited by

Pierina Visciano

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 748 | Submission Open

Keywords: food toxins; mycotoxins; marine biotoxins; analytical techniques; risk assessment; rapid screening; nanotechnology; food chain interventions; data analytics in food safety

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Toxicology)

Exploring Compounds with Preventive Properties Against Contaminants in Food

edited by

Alessandra Cimbalo

, Kinga Stuper-Szablewska and Pilar Vila-Donat

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 627 | Submission Open

Keywords: food contaminants; preventive compounds; antioxidants; omic sciences; bioactive peptides; functional ingredients

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Toxicology)

Mechanism and Control of Quality Changes in Aquatic Products

edited by Liming Sun and

Xiuping Dong

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 551 | Submission Open

Keywords: aquatic raw material; aquatic product; processing; logistics; and storage; quality change mechanism; quality control technique; endogenous enzymes and inhibitors; spoilage microbe

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

New Advances in the Use of Edible Film in Sustainable Food Packaging

edited by

Mario Ščetar

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 516 | Submission Open

Keywords: edible films; sustainable packaging; food preservation; environmental impact; innovation; biodegradable materials; food safety; shelf life extension; eco-friendly packaging; sustainability

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

Food Emulsion System: Preparation, Stabilization and Application

edited by

Yan Li

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 500 | Submission Open

Keywords: emulsions; interface; stability; texture; food simulation; rheological property

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Systems)

Extraction of Bioactives from Fruit and Vegetables: Physicochemical, Processing, and Nutritional Properties

edited by

Darija Cör Andrejč

and

Giovanna Giacalone

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 466 | Submission Open

Keywords: super-critical extraction; sustainable extraction methods; functional foods; phytochemicals; bioactive compounds; antioxidant activity; anti-inflammatory properties; applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Foods)

Extraction, Separation and Removal Technologies in Food Processing

edited by

Houcine Mhemdi

and

Zhenzhou Zhu

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 428 | Submission Open

Keywords: food processing; extraction; separation; removal; emerging technologies; food quality

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

Physicochemical, Sensory and Nutritional Properties of Oils Affected by Processing or Storage Conditions

edited by Elżbieta Górska-Horczyczak,

Magdalena Zalewska

and

Monika Hanula

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 342 | Submission Open

Keywords: edible oils; oils nutritional properties; oil production; storage; oxidative stability; chemical composition; bioactive substances

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

New Advances in Edible Coating and Their Application in Food Preservation and Shelf Life

edited by

Fernanda Vilarinho

and

Ana Teresa Sanches-Silva

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 261 | Submission Open

Keywords: food packaging; edible coatings; biopolymers; nanomaterials; bioactive compounds; antioxidants; antimicrobials; active packaging; shelf-life extension; encapsulation

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

Advances in Volatile Flavor Analysis on Food Quality: Application by Volatilomics and Recent Analytical Technologies

edited by Yoko Iijima

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 226 | Submission Open

Keywords: food flavor volatiles; volatile analysis; mass spectrometry; solid extraction; flavor-omics; volatilomics; sensory evaluation

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

Novel Techniques for the Detection of Toxins and Harmful Substances in Food

edited by

Bruna Carbas

and

Pedro N. Sousa Sampaio

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 173 | Submission Open

Keywords: food contaminants; natural toxins; cereals; mycotoxins; food safety; analytical methods; artificial intelligence; near-infrared spectroscopy; chemometrics; algorithms

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

Biotechnology in Food Processing: Generation and Utilization of Functional Sugars

edited by Qian Ma and

Yanfeng Liu

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 153 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional sugar; generation; utilization; biosynthesis; biocatalysis; fermentation; enzyme engineering; metabolic engineering; high-throughput screening; application

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

Detection and Control of Foodborne Pathogens and Microbiota in Food Processing Environments and Products

edited by

Ok-Kyung Koo

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 118 | Submission Open

Keywords: foodborne pathogens; microbiota in food processing; emerging detection technologies; biosensors for food safety; antimicrobial agents; precision biocontrol; real-time food safety management

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Microbiology)

Advances in the Development of Proteins from Grains and Legumes

edited by

Fengying Xie

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 110 | Submission Open

Keywords: grain proteins; legume proteins; protein modification; bioactive peptides; techno-functional properties; functional foods; structure; flavor; nutritional benefits; bioavailability

(This special issue belongs to the Section Grain)

Microbial Detoxification of Mycotoxins in Food

edited by

Micaela Álvarez

and

María J. Andrade

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 108 | Submission Open

Keywords: biocontrol; detoxification; bioactive compounds; volatiles; food; mycotoxin degradation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Microbiology)

Current Research on Gelation of Microparticles in Foods: Rheological, Structural and Functional Properties

edited by Xiaoyang Liu and

Fei Liu

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 100 | Submission Open

Keywords: gels; gelation; food; rheological; gel structural; functional properties; delivery system

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

Bioactive Molecules and Natural Functional Ingredients in Foods and Beverages

edited by Irina Ioannou and Marie Dufrechou

submission deadline 1 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1439 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural products; functional ingredients; bioactive molecules; food industry

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

Anti-Food Fraud: Technologies in Food Safety, Quality and Traceability

edited by

Yan Zhao

Yonghuan Yun

and

Kehong Liang

submission deadline 3 Sep 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1778 | Submission Open

Keywords: food authenticity; rapid identification; smart technology

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

Biosynthesis Technology and Future Functional Foods

edited by

Fankui Zeng

Dayong Ren

and Weigang Liu

submission deadline 5 Sep 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 10235 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional foods; biosynthesis; nutraceuticals; food-derived bioactive peptides; protein; polysaccharide

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

Traditional Meat Products: Process, Quality, Safety, Nutrition

edited by

Qian Chen

and

Baohua Kong

submission deadline 5 Sep 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4441 | Submission Open

Keywords: traditional meat products; quality characteristics; safety control; functional meat products; green manufacturing; new technologies

(This special issue belongs to the Section Meat)

Innovations in Novel Protein Resources and Sustainable Utilization of Traditional Proteins

edited by

Hongshan Liang

and Bin Zhou

submission deadline 5 Sep 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1631 | Submission Open

Keywords: alternative protein sources; comprehensive utilization of traditional proteins; sustainability; plant-based proteins; microbial proteins; deep processing and modification of protein; systemic transformation; resource pressures; nutritional health of protein

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

Healthier Meat and Meat Products: Nutritional Benefits and Effects on Human Health

edited by

Wangang Zhang

Marzena Zając

and

Lujuan Xing

submission deadline 5 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 587 | Submission Open

Keywords: meat quality; nutritional values; functional ingredients; novel technologies; chronic metabolic diseases

(This special issue belongs to the Section Meat)

Formulation and Development of Natural Health Products: Promoting Sustainable Change

edited by

Nassim Naderi

and

Luis Felipe Gutierrez Alvarez

submission deadline 5 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 400 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural health products; sustainable practices; food safety; green ingredients; toxin-free bioactives; advanced extraction techniques; clinical studies; toxicological assessments; regulatory standards; transparency in food industry; innovation in food industry; consumer trends; targeted product formulation

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

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