Food Chemistry
A section of Molecules (ISSN 1420-3049).
Section Information
The Section “Food Chemistry” of the journal Molecules publishes original research and review articles on all aspects of Food Chemistry. The Section is open to research on Food Chemistry, including functional foods and ingredients, nutraceuticals and edible traditional medicines. All research needs to be related to molecules that are constituents of the food matrix. The Section “Food Chemistry” will contribute to the scientific analysis of foods and herbs/ingredients that are traditionally used as medicines based on molecules and the development of effective food or model foods.
Identification and isolation of constituents, analytical characterization, chemical structure, biological activity, bioaccessibility and bioavailability of molecules/constituents, fermentation changes, biosynthesis, etc. will be considered.
As this Section belongs to the journal Molecules, all research should be based on molecules. Biological activity reports with extracts without identifying active constituents or chemical structures will not be considered for publication.
In particular (but not exclusively), this Section invites contributions that report on:
- Isolation and structure elucidation of compounds from natural or fermented foods or medicinal resources (materials with traditional use);
- Analytical characterization of food resources using advanced technologies based on molecules;
- Methods for the quality control of functional foods and nutraceuticals, including herbal and traditional medicines as explored in Molecules;
- Bioactivity of food as well as functional food or ingredient samples based on molecules;
- Structure–activity relationship between chemical constituents and activity;
- Fermentation studies, including chemical changes related to biological activity;
- Total or semi-synthesis of phytochemical studies of natural food resources;
- Research on vitamins or foods, including bioactive constituents;
- Food package;
- Food quality and safety of other bio-based materials, byproducts, and processing wastes as explored in Molecules;
- Food additives (natural or synthetics);
- Food contaminants;
- Chemistry-related components and their physiological, sensory, flavor, physical, and chemical properties.
Editorial Board
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Special Issues
Following special issues within this section are currently open for submissions:
- Novel Edible Proteins: Strategies for Improving Nutrient Bioavailability (Deadline: 30 March 2026)
- Research Progress on Functional Lipids and Their Applications in Health Food Systems (Deadline: 31 March 2026)
- Application of Analytical Chemistry in Food Science (Deadline: 31 March 2026)
- New Perspectives on Analytical Methods in Food Products (Deadline: 31 March 2026)
- Current Emerging Trends of Extraction and Encapsulation in Food, 2nd Edition (Deadline: 31 March 2026)
- Applications of Bioactive Ingredients in Grape By-products (Deadline: 31 March 2026)
- Non-Thermal Processing Technologies in Food Science: From Stabilization to Bioactive Analysis (Deadline: 1 April 2026)
- Nutritional Components of Non-Animal Origin Foods: Structure, Synthesis, Functions and Mechanisms (Deadline: 30 April 2026)
- Functional Polysaccharide Systems: From Molecular Interactions to Innovative Applications (Deadline: 30 April 2026)
- Nutritional Enhancement and Functional Innovation of Plant-Based Foods (Deadline: 30 April 2026)
- Chemical Compositions and Bioactivities of Foods, 2nd Edition (Deadline: 30 April 2026)
- Chemical Composition and Functional Properties of Food By-Products (Deadline: 30 April 2026)
- Novel Food Processing Technologies and Their Effects on Bioactive Components in Foods (Deadline: 30 April 2026)
- Green Valorization of Food By‑Products: Bioactive Molecules and Food‑Grade Delivery Systems (Deadline: 30 April 2026)
- Innovative Strategies for the Extraction, Processing, and Encapsulation of Food Bioactive Compounds (Deadline: 30 April 2026)
- Food Bioactive Components in Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals (Deadline: 30 April 2026)
- Natural Bioactives and Functional Ingredients in Foods (Deadline: 16 May 2026)
- Advances in Food Analytical Methods (Deadline: 31 May 2026)
- Analyses and Applications of Phenolic Compounds in Food—3rd Edition (Deadline: 31 May 2026)
- Featured Review Papers in Food Chemistry—2nd Edition (Deadline: 31 May 2026)
- Therapeutic Potential of Bioactive Dietary Small Molecules and Natural Products: From Discovery to Mechanistic Understanding (Deadline: 31 May 2026)
- Bioactive Food Compounds and Their Health Benefits (Deadline: 31 May 2026)
- Bioactive Compounds Encapsulation System: Design and Applications (Deadline: 31 May 2026)
- Green Extraction and Advanced Characterization Methods for Bioactive Compounds in Food and By-Products (Deadline: 31 May 2026)
- Bioactive Peptides: Isolation, Identification and Application (Deadline: 31 May 2026)
- Bioactive Compounds in Food: Extraction and Characterization (Deadline: 31 May 2026)
- Current Research in Wine Chemistry and Analysis (Deadline: 31 May 2026)
- Active Ingredients in Functional Foods and Their Impact on Health, 2nd Edition (Deadline: 31 May 2026)
- Antimicrobial Compounds and Biocontrol Strategies in Food Microbiology and Safety (Deadline: 31 May 2026)
- Nutritional and Bioactive Components of Edible Parts of Medicinal Plants (Deadline: 31 May 2026)
- Innovative Technologies for Food Processing and Preservation (Deadline: 1 June 2026)
- Molecular Design and Functional Materials for Food Packaging Applications (Deadline: 16 June 2026)
- Chemical Composition, Antiradical Potential and Sensory Qualities of Lesser-Known Fruits (Deadline: 30 June 2026)
- New Achievements and Challenges in Food Chemistry, 2nd Edition (Deadline: 30 June 2026)
- Chemical and Functional Characterization of Novel Plant Proteins (Deadline: 30 June 2026)
- Analysis and Application of Bioactive Compounds in Functional Foods (Deadline: 30 June 2026)
- Research on Functional Active Ingredients of Edible Fungi (Deadline: 30 June 2026)
- Functional Foods: Bioactive Compounds, Antioxidants and Anti-Inflammatory Activities, 2nd Edition (Deadline: 30 June 2026)
- Health Promoting Compounds in Milk and Dairy Products, 2nd Edition (Deadline: 30 June 2026)
- Chemical Transformations and Analysis in Food: Nutrition, Flavor Compounds, and Microbiological Research (Deadline: 30 June 2026)
- Lipid Oxidation and Flavor in Foods (Deadline: 30 June 2026)
- Bioactive Molecules in Foods: From Sources to Functional Applications (Deadline: 30 June 2026)
- Advances in Physicochemical Properties of Innovative Food Products During Processing (Deadline: 30 June 2026)
- Bioavailability of Bioactive Food Compounds (Deadline: 30 June 2026)
- Chemistry, Bioactivity and Authenticity of Sugar-Rich and Fermented Foods and Beverages (Deadline: 20 July 2026)
- Nutritional Properties, Sensory Profile and Bioactive Components of Food, 3rd Edition (Deadline: 31 July 2026)
- Food Sustainability: Promising By-Products for Valorization—3rd Edition (Deadline: 31 July 2026)
- Characterization, Quality, and Authenticity of Olive Products: A Themed Issue in Honor of Professor Emerita Maria Z. Tsimidou (Deadline: 31 July 2026)
- Natural Pigments and Colorants in Food: Sources, Stability and Applications (Deadline: 31 July 2026)
- Integration of Chemical, Biotechnological, and Process Engineering Tools for Sustainable and Circular Food Manufacturing (Deadline: 31 July 2026)
- Applications of Agro-Industrial By-Products in Health and Beauty: Innovative Strategies and Applications (Deadline: 31 July 2026)
- 30th Anniversary of Molecules—Recent Advances in Food Chemistry (Deadline: 31 July 2026)
- Analytical Studies of Bioactive Natural Products in Food (Deadline: 31 July 2026)
- Unveiling the Applications of Bioactive Compounds in Functional Foods for Optimal Human Health—2nd Edition (Deadline: 31 July 2026)
- Chemical and Physical Interactions Between Food and Packaging: Safety, Stability, and Quality (Deadline: 31 July 2026)
- Molecular, Technological and Nutritional Aspects of Food Fortification and Processing (Deadline: 31 July 2026)
- Feature Papers in Food Chemistry—4th Edition (Deadline: 31 July 2026)
- Valorization of Agri-Food By-Products for Disease Prevention: Extraction, Characterization and Translational Potential (Deadline: 31 July 2026)
- The Chemistry of Food Quality Changes During Processing and Storage (Deadline: 31 July 2026)
- Molecular Insights into Functional Lipids in Food Chemistry (Deadline: 31 July 2026)
- Chromatographic Characterization of Food Using Analytical Methods (Deadline: 15 August 2026)
- Protein Molecules for Human Health: Nutritional and Functional Insights (Deadline: 31 August 2026)
- Physicochemical Interactions and Modifications of Composition, Structure and Properties During Food Processing (Deadline: 31 August 2026)
- Functional Foods and Bioactive Ingredients: From Research Through Technology to Product Development (Deadline: 31 August 2026)
- Analytical Methods for Safety and Quality Control of Functional Food (Deadline: 31 August 2026)
- Bioactive Compounds in Foods, Beverages, and By-Products and Their Functional Potential (Deadline: 31 August 2026)
- Structure and Function Research in Food Chemistry (Deadline: 31 August 2026)
- Exploring Agri-Food By-Products: From Novel Extraction to Bioactive Properties (Deadline: 31 August 2026)
- Essential Oils and Their Multifaceted Studies: From Extraction to Applications (Deadline: 31 August 2026)
- Dietary Bioactive Compounds: Analytical Challenges and Health Perspectives (Deadline: 31 August 2026)
- Bioactive Compounds in Food Nutrition: From Source to Health Benefits (Deadline: 15 September 2026)
- Innovative Directions in the Development of Functional Food (Deadline: 15 September 2026)
- Advanced Analytical Strategies and Innovative Processing Technologies for Food Quality and Safety (Deadline: 15 September 2026)
- Structural Characteristics, Bioactivities and Mechanisms of Food-Derived Functional Compounds (Deadline: 30 September 2026)
- Biobased Functional Materials for Sustainable Food Packaging and Preservation (Deadline: 30 September 2026)
- Research on Changes in Nutritional Components and Structure During Food Processing (Deadline: 30 September 2026)
- Physicochemical and Bioactive Properties of Foods: Structure, Function, and Technological Potential (Deadline: 30 September 2026)
- Edible and Biodegradable Films for Sustainable Food Packaging (Deadline: 30 September 2026)
- Food Chemistry in Europe, 2nd Edition (Deadline: 30 September 2026)
- Biologically Active Compounds in Functional Foods (Deadline: 15 October 2026)
- Bioactive Compounds from Fruits and Vegetables (Deadline: 15 October 2026)
- Isolation, Identification and Characterization of Bioactive Compounds in Functional Foods (Deadline: 31 October 2026)
- Regulatory Mechanisms and Applications of Dietary Functional Components in Metabolic Health (Deadline: 31 October 2026)
- Starch: Chemistry, Technology, and Application—2nd Edition (Deadline: 31 October 2026)
- Chemical Approaches in Food Quality and Safety (Deadline: 31 October 2026)
- Plant-Based Food Chemistry: Composition, Technological and Functional Quality (Deadline: 31 October 2026)
- Advances in Food Proteins (Deadline: 30 November 2026)
- Physical–Chemical Interactions and Composition–Structure–Property Modifications During Food Processing (Deadline: 30 November 2026)
- Bioactive Ingredients in Foods: Delivery, Stabilization, and Functionality (Deadline: 30 December 2026)
- Isolation and Functions of Bioactive Peptides in Food (Deadline: 31 December 2026)
- Recent Advances in Fermentation in Food Chemistry (Deadline: 31 December 2026)
- Extraction and Biological Evaluation of Active Substances in Food (Deadline: 31 December 2026)
- Bioactive Compounds in Olive Oil: Biosynthesis, Transformations, and Health Effects (Deadline: 28 February 2027)
Topical Collections
Following topical collections within this section are currently open for submissions: