Foods

Valorization of Compounds from Natural Sources: Obtaining, Characterizing and Applicability in Food Processing

edited by

and Vitor Augusto Dos Santos Garcia

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2819 | Submission Open

Keywords: extraction; phenolic acids; antioxidant potential; antibacterial activity; technological properties; cytotoxicity; sustainability; health and well-being; food innovation

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

Green Extraction Methods: Unlocking Bioactive Potential for Natural Food Products and Functional Foods

edited by

Alena Stupar

and

Aleksandra Mišan

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2624 | Submission Open

Keywords: bioactive compounds; eco-friendly approaches; green extraction techniques; optimization parameters; eco-friendly solvents; food technology; functional foods

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

Livestock Product Processing and Quality Control

edited by

Jungseok Choi

, Ji-Yeon Chun and

Hyun-wook Kim

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2292 | Submission Open

Keywords: livestock product quality; meat products; dairy products; automated slaughter and processing; precision agriculture; low-carbon practices; shelf-life optimization; antibiotic resistance and residue testing

(This special issue belongs to the Section Meat)

Analysis of Lipids in Foods: Nutritional Properties and Processing Impacts

edited by

Jun Jin

and Siyu Zhang

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2040 | Submission Open

Keywords: fatty acid; micronutrient; lipid metabolism; functional foods; foods for special medical purposes

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

Emerging Processing Technology and Equipment for Foods

edited by

Ziliang Liu

, Jun Wang and Xianlong Yu

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1642 | Submission Open

Keywords: agricultural products; processing; emerging technologies; equipment; food quality; artificial intelligence

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

Plant-Based Functional Foods and Innovative Production Technologies

edited by

Taiwo O. Akanbi

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1396 | Submission Open

Keywords: plant foods; functional foods; health-promoting effects; food processing; meat alternatives; plant-based meat analogues; sustainable foods; production technologies; enzyme-catalysed processing; food fortification with plant-based bioactives

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

New Insights into the Structural, Functional and Nutritional Properties of Plant-Based Proteins

edited by

Sonja Jakovetić Tanasković

,

Zorica Knežević-Jugović

and

Nataša Šekuljica

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1356 | Submission Open

Keywords: alternative protein sources; plant-based protein isolation; plant-based protein purification; functional properties of plant-based proteins; plant-based protein nutritional properties; structural characterization of plant-based proteins; modification of plant-based proteins; enzyme-assisted extraction of plant-based proteins; plant-based protein application

(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Foods)

Dietary Regulation of Oxidative Stress in Chronic Diseases

edited by

Marija M. Takić

and

Nevena Kardum Vidović

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1347 | Submission Open

Keywords: oxidative stress; dietary antioxidants; bioactive compounds; functional foods; non-communicable chronic diseases; human health; polyphenols; lipid peroxides; metabolic syndrome

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Nutrition)

Advanced Analytical Technologies and Biosensors for Food Safety and Antimicrobial Resistance Detection

edited by Júlia Magalhães

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1024 | Submission Open

Keywords: antimicrobial resistance (AMR); foodborne pathogens; biosensors; molecular diagnostics; electrochemical sensors; microfluidics; CRISPR-based assays; nanomaterials; real-time monitoring; food safety

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

Fermentation in the Food Industry: A New Perspective

edited by

Roberto Castro-Muñoz

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 958 | Submission Open

Keywords: fermented food and non-communicable diseases; food allergies; potential probiotic starters; fermented products; bioprocesses

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

The Role of Functional Foods, Nutraceuticals, and Food Supplements in Health Promotion and Disease Prevention

edited by

Severina Pacifico

and

Simona Piccolella

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 958 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional foods; nutraceuticals; bioactives; supplements; disease prevention; chemical characterization; metabolomics; sustainable extraction; bioavailability; agenda 2030

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

Fermentation as Tool for Enhancing the Bioactivity and Healthy Benefits of Food Products (2nd Edition)

edited by

Jose Antonio Curiel

and José María Landete

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 904 | Submission Open

Keywords: fermentation; lactic acid bacteria; yeast; fungi; recombinant enzymes; probiotic; prebiotic; polyphenols; food by-product valorization; bioactive peptides; antioxidant; anti-hypertensive; anti-carcinogenic; antimicrobial; anti-aging; food and beverages; nutraceuticals

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Biotechnology)

Infrared Spectroscopy and Hyperspectral Imaging for Detecting Food Contaminants and Residues

edited by Marcus Vinicius da Silva Ferreira and

Md Wadud Ahmed

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 887 | Submission Open

Keywords: infrared spectroscopy (IR); hyperspectral imaging (HSI); food contaminants; food safety; pesticides; heavy metals; microbial contamination; non-destructive techniques; real-time detection; data analysis

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

Impact of Novel Processing Technologies on Postharvest Quality, Microbial Safety and Shelf Life of Foods

edited by

D'Antonino Faroni Leda Rita

and

Ernandes Rodrigues De Alencar

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 820 | Submission Open

Keywords: active and intelligent packaging systems; bioplastics in food packaging; cold plasma; high hydrostatic pressure; ohmic heating; ozonation; pulsed electric fields

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

Sustainable Agro-Food Production and Its Relation to Health-Promoting Compounds

edited by Vicente Agulló García and Fabiano Guimarães Silva

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 770 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable food processing; functional food; food waste reduction; crop yield; bioactive compounds; by-products revalorization; nutrition; local food production; health promotion

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

Enzymatic Technologies for the Food Industry

edited by

Guoqiang Zhang

and Chong Zhang

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 716 | Submission Open

Keywords: enzyme engineering; food biotechnology; food engineering; food microbiology; synthetic biology

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Biotechnology)

Development and Innovation of Marine Nutritious and Healthy Foods: A Multidimensional Focus on Protein Functionality

edited by

Tao Huang

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 673 | Submission Open

Keywords: marine products; bioactive functionalities; digestive characteristics; metabolism; growth performance; gut microbiota levels; healthy foods

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

Nutritional and Bioactive Components in Edible Fungus: Structures, Bioactivities and Function

edited by

Ying Liu

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 660 | Submission Open

Keywords: polysaccharides; edible fungus; structure; bioactivity; structure-activity; functional evaluation; intestinal flora

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Nutrition)

Extraction of Bioactive Compounds in Food: Technologies, Challenges, and Perspectives

edited by

Sandrina A. Heleno

and

Filipa A. Fernandes

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 655 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural bioactive compounds; food biowaste; emerging extraction processes; new opportunities; industrial applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Nutrition)

Eco-Innovation for Sustainable Agri-Food Supply Chains: Pioneering a Greener Future

edited by Giuseppe Di Vita and Manal Hamam

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 616 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable food systems; environmental sustainability; economic sustainability; circular economy; agri-food supply-chain; farm sustainability; innovation systems; eco-innovation; social acceptance; policy

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

Using Artificial Intelligence and Big Data Analytics to Improve Food Safety

edited by Min Zuo and Qingchuan Zhang

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 607 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence; big data analytics; food safety; machine learning; foodborne pathogens; supply chain traceability; contamination detection; IoT in food safety; risk assessment; food quality monitoring

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

Application of Probiotics in Foods and Human Health

edited by

Teresa Semedo-Lemsaddek

, Mirjana Grujović and Katarina Marković

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 567 | Submission Open

Keywords: Lactic acid bacteria; probiotics; prebiotics; symbiotics; postbiotics; microencapsulation; functional foods; fermented foods; plant-based and alternative foods; gut health; immune response; health benefits; clinical evidence; therapeutics; metabolic disorders; gut– brain axis; safety assessment

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Microbiology)

Explore Milk and Dairy Products: Sensory, Physicochemical Characteristics, and Processing Technologies

edited by

Giuseppe Natrella

and

Michele Faccia

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 563 | Submission Open

Keywords: dairy product and process innovation; high-quality dairy products; nutritional improvements; sustainability; food safety; sensory characteristics; cheese and milk improvements; dairy waste circular economy; by-product valorization

(This special issue belongs to the Section Dairy)

Probiotics in Dairy Products: Health Benefits, Processing Techniques, and Market Prospects

edited by

Cheng-Chih Tsai

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 501 | Submission Open

Keywords: probiotics; dairy products; health benefits; gut microbiota; fermentation techniques; probiotic stability; encapsulation technology; bioavailability; regulatory aspects; market trends

(This special issue belongs to the Section Dairy)

Advancements and Applications of Imaging and Hyperspectral Technologies in Non-Destructive Food Testing

edited by

Zhongzhi Han

and Limiao Deng

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 498 | Submission Open

Keywords: image processing; hyperspectral imaging; non-destructive testing; food quality; food safety; computer vision; defect detection; intelligent food inspection

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

Emulsion-Based Encapsulation and Delivery Systems for Bioactive Compounds in Functional Foods

edited by

José M. Benito

and

Óscar Benito-Román

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 388 | Submission Open

Keywords: oil-in-water (O/W) and water-in-oil (W/O) emulsions; digestion of the O/W and W/O emulsion carriers; double emulsions; pickering emulsions; bioactive compounds; polyphenols; omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids; encapsulation; delivery systems; functional foods and beverages

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

Exploring the Use of Starch-Based Hydrocolloids in Food Gelation

edited by

Long Yu

and Qingfei Duan

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 379 | Submission Open

Keywords: starch; hydrocolloids; hydrogel; food gelation; multi-emulsion gels; compatibility between multi-phase

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

Food Polysaccharides and Oligosaccharides: Enzyme Treatment, Structural Analysis, and Functional Bioactivity Value

edited by

Zhengqiang Jiang

and Dong Han

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 358 | Submission Open

Keywords: oligosaccharides; enzymatic modification; structural analysis; prebiotic; food applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Biotechnology)

Integrating Novel Food Processing Technologies and Nutritional Strategies into the Assessment of Poultry: Meat Quality and Microbiological Safety

edited by Marija Bošković Cabrol, Francesco Bordignon and Milica Glišić

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 315 | Submission Open

Keywords: poultry; meat quality; meat safety; nutritional composition; processing technologies; functional feed ingredients

(This special issue belongs to the Section Meat)

Advanced Ultrasonic Technology Applied to Food Processing

edited by Surangna Jain

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 300 | Submission Open

Keywords: ultrasonic technology; ultrasonic waves; food quality; food safety; sustainability

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

Research in Food Supplements and Their Influence on Human Health: From Basic Research to Clinical Applications

edited by

Ramona D'Amico

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 293 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural compounds; foods; inflammation; oxidative stress; biomarkers; molecular pathways; animal models; clinical studies; human health

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Nutrition)

Application of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Food Analysis

edited by

Shuxiang Fan

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 268 | Submission Open

Keywords: food analysis; food quality; food safety; food authenticity; AI; machine learning

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

Development and Implementation of New and Traditional Technologies in Production of Competitive Value-Added Food Products

edited by

Vanja M. Todorović

and Sladjana Šobajić

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 227 | Submission Open

Keywords: value-added food products; bioactive compounds; nutraceuticals; functional ingredients; extraction technology; sustainable food production; food innovation; green technology; regulatory compliance

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

Applications of Foodomics Strategies in Advancing Food Quality, Safety and Authenticity

edited by

Laura Alessandroni

and

Simone Angeloni

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 178 | Submission Open

Keywords: foodomics; proteomics; metabolomics; lipidomics; food genomics; food analytical methods; food quality; food authenticity; food safety; LC-MS

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

Advanced Processing and Preservation Technology for Fresh Produce

edited by

Laura Quintieri

and

Maria Cefola

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 165 | Submission Open

Keywords: fresh produce; processing technology; preservation methods; shelf life extension; minimally processed foods; modified atmosphere packaging (MAP); biopreservation; nanotechnology; edible coatings; cold chain management

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

Cutting-Edge Technologies for Preventing Microbial Contamination in the Food Industry

edited by

Antonello Paparella

,

Annalisa Serio

and

Francesca Maggio

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 163 | Submission Open

Keywords: cutting-edge technologies; innovative strategies; antimicrobials; microbial contamination; food preservation; extended shelf life; spoilage organisms; food-borne pathogens; inhibition

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Microbiology)

Evaluation of Food Safety Performance

edited by Ilija Djekic and

Nada Smigic

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 138 | Submission Open

Keywords: monitoring and measurement of food safety; food safety indicators; food safety verification; analysis and evaluation of food safety

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

Food Bioactives: Innovations, Mechanisms, and Future Applications

edited by

Maria da Conceição Oliveira

and

Maria do Carmo Martins Serrano

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 134 | Submission Open

Keywords: food bioactives; functional foods and nutraceuticals; health-promoting compounds; dietary phytochemicals; sustainable bioactive sources; encapsulation and delivery systems

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Nutrition)

Advancements in Sensory Analysis and Their Impact on Nutrition

edited by Vanessa Rios De Souza, Ana Carla Marques Pinheiro and Sabrina Carvalho Bastos

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 132 | Submission Open

Keywords: sensory studies on foods; consumer perception; eating behavior; food intake

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

Microbe-Mediated Enhancement of Food Fermentation and Bioactive Properties in Traditional Foods

edited by

Anna Reale

and

Tiziana Di Renzo

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 126 | Submission Open

Keywords: lactic acid bacteria; yeasts; Bacillus; acetic acid bacteria; food fermentation; bioactive compounds; biological activities; starter culture

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Microbiology)

Pigments as Bioactive Compounds in Foods: Their Chemistry, Extraction, Bioactivity, and Applications

edited by

Lourdes Morales-Oyervides

and

Julio Cesar Montañez

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 110 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural pigments; functional food; novel extraction; pigments stability; microbial pigments; delivery systems; shelf life; antioxidant

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

Application of Extrusion Technology in Food Science

edited by

Maciej Combrzyński

and

Tomasz Oniszczuk

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 99 | Submission Open

Keywords: extrusion processing; extruder construction; selected physical and chemical properties of extrudates; extruded biopolymers; functional food; extruded snacks; food pellets; pet food; pasta; RTE products; extruded semi-finished products; management of post production waste in extrusion technology; biogas production

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

Oils and Fats: Structure and Stability

edited by

Caihua Jia

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 95 | Submission Open

Keywords: oils and fats; lipid structure; oxidative stability; crystallization behavior; food quality; fat modification; shelf-life; lipid degradation; food processing; health implications

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

Technologies and Strategies to Improve the Quality and Extend the Shelf-Life of Post-Harvest Fruits and Vegetables

edited by

Wanli Zhang

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 87 | Submission Open

Keywords: post-harvest fruit; shelf life; edible coating; active packaging; antimicrobial agents; physiological quality

(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Foods)

Encapsulation and Delivery Systems in the Food Industry

edited by

Branko Bugarski

,

Natalija Čutović

and

Aleksandra A. Jovanović

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 87 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural bioactive compounds for the food industry; herbal preparations; systems for controlled delivery; testing of digestion performance; physicochemical characterization/stability; analysis of texture; formulation development; release and permeation testing

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

Nutritional and Health Quality of Traditional and Innovative Processed Meats

edited by

Aneta Cegiełka

,

Marta Chmiel

and Elżbieta Hać-Szymańczuk

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 78 | Submission Open

Keywords: traditional meat products; innovative meat products; improved methods of processing and preservation of meat products; improving and monitoring the safety of meat products; sustainable production; new ingredients in processed meats; clean label; consumer preferences and attitudes

(This special issue belongs to the Section Meat)

Food Bioactive Compounds in Chronic Diseases Prevention and Ageing

edited by Sotirios-Spyridon Vamvakas and

Paraskevi Detopoulou

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 77 | Submission Open

Keywords: phytochemicals; antioxidants; mediterranean diet; chronic diseases; senescence; sarcopenia; body composition; molecular nutrition; clinical studies; biochemical analysis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Nutrition)

Global Food Insecurity: Challenges and Solutions

edited by

Louise Manning

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 72 | Submission Open

Keywords: food security; food insecurity; poverty; SDGs; causes; consequences; production; self-sufficiency; global; trade

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

Extraction and Encapsulation of Food Active Substances

edited by