Nutrition from Cereal Foods: Molecular Perspectives
A special issue of International Journal of Molecular Sciences (ISSN 1422-0067). This special issue belongs to the section "Bioactives and Nutraceuticals".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 January 2026 | Viewed by 127
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Interests: omega-3; polyunsaturated fatty acids; saponins; microencapsulation; bioactive peptides; oleosomes; proteomics
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Dear Colleagues,
The growing global population and the urgent need for sustainable food systems necessitate a profound re-evaluation of our dietary staples, with cereal foods standing at the forefront. While cereals have long been cornerstones of human nutrition, a deeper, molecular understanding of their components, bioavailability, and interaction within complex food matrices is critical. Traditional perspectives often overlook the intricate molecular mechanisms that dictate how nutrients are released, absorbed, and utilized by the human body, as well as the roles of various bioactive compounds in promoting health. This Special Issue aims to bridge that gap by fostering a comprehensive exploration of the cutting-edge science in this vital field, with a focus on cereal nutrition from a molecular bioavailability standpoint.
This Special Issue invites original research articles and comprehensive reviews that delve into the molecular perspectives of nutrition derived from cereal foods. Our goal is to consolidate novel insights into areas such as the molecular basis of nutrient and bioactive compound bioavailability, particularly concerning plant proteins and their functional properties. We also seek contributions exploring the impact of grain-processing technologies on cereal microstructure and nutrient release, as well as the application of foodomics approaches (e.g., metabolomics, proteomics) to unravel the complexities of cereal food–human interactions. We seek contributions that advance the fundamental understanding of how cereal foods contribute to health at the molecular level, ultimately paving the way for the development of healthier and more sustainable cereal-based food products.
Dr. Yakindra Timilsena
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- cereal nutrition
- molecular bioavailability
- plant proteins
- foodomics
- grain processing
- bioactive compounds
- gut microbiome
- nutraceuticals
- food matrices
- sustainable foods
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