Lipid Oxidation and Flavor in Foods

Dear Colleagues, 

Lipid oxidation remains one of the most critical challenges in food quality, directly influencing both nutritional integrity and sensory perception. The oxidative degradation of unsaturated fatty acids leads to the formation of hydroperoxides (primary products), which further decompose into volatile secondary compounds such as aldehydes, ketones, and alcohols—key contributors to undesirable off-flavors and aromas. These changes can drastically affect consumer acceptance, even in early stages of oxidation. The complexity of lipid oxidation is amplified by its dependence on multiple variables, including fatty acid composition, matrix interactions, processing conditions, and the presence of pro- and antioxidants. In the context of food systems, understanding the interplay between lipid oxidation pathways and flavor chemistry has become essential for the development of stable, appealing, and sustainable products. This Special Issue invites studies that advance analytical, mechanistic, and applied insights into lipid oxidation and flavor formation, highlighting innovative strategies to mitigate oxidative flavor deterioration in foods and food ingredients.

Dr. Fernanda Furlan Gonçalves Dias
Guest Editor

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