Functional and Bioactive Compounds in Foods: Chemical Complexities and Transformative Opportunities
A special issue of Molecules (ISSN 1420-3049). This special issue belongs to the section "Food Chemistry".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 September 2024 | Viewed by 691
Special Issue Editor
Interests: bioactive compounds; phenolic compounds; functional foods; encapsulation; phytochemical delivery
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue, ‘Functional and Bioactive Compounds in Foods: Chemical Complexities and Transformative Opportunities’ aims to collate articles that delve into the intricate world of functional and bioactive compounds present in various foods. We aim to shed light on their chemical intricacies while highlighting the potential they hold for driving innovation in the food industry and promoting human health.
The Special Issue brings together cutting-edge research from experts around the globe and across diverse disciplines, including chemistry, nutrition, engineering, and food science. We welcome articles within a wide spectrum of topics, ranging from the identification and characterization of bioactive compounds (e.g., polyphenols, carotenoids, omega-3 fatty acids, glucosinolates, saponins, phytosterols, capsaicinoids, and prebiotics) to the exploration of their physiological and health-promoting effects. Additionally, by addressing challenges related to analysis, extraction, encapsulation, and incorporation into food products, contributing authors can unveil the underlying complexities associated with these compounds.
This collection will also underscore the opportunities that these compounds present for food product development and formulation, as the exploration of functional and bioactive compounds paves the way for novel ingredients, enhanced nutritional profiles, and innovative approaches to food preservation and processing.
We look forward to your contributions.
Dr. Ali Rashidinejad
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- functional foods
- bioactive compounds
- food chemistry and functionality
- nutritional profiles
- food product development
- health and well-being
