Research Progress on Functional Lipids and Their Applications in Health Food Systems

Dear Colleagues,

I am pleased to invite you to submit your recent studies in the field of “Research Progress on Functional Lipids and Their Applications in Health Food Systems” to a Special Issue of Molecules.

In today's food industry, there is a growing emphasis on health, nutrition, and sustainability, which is driving research into functional lipids and their applications in health food systems. Functional lipids are essential for food formulation, enhancing sensory properties, and improving nutritional value. As consumer preferences shift toward healthier and more sustainable options, the study of functional lipids has become a critical area of investigation.

Key research directions include lipid crystallization and oxidation, enzymatic lipid modification, and the development of structured emulsions and lipid capsules that deliver health benefits. Despite significant advancements in our understanding of lipid chemistry and functionality, there is still a pressing need for innovative processing techniques and modifications that can enhance the nutritional profiles and sensory qualities of health food products.

This Special Issue aims to provide a platform for researchers to showcase the current and recent developments in the field of functional lipids and their applications in health food systems. We welcome original research papers and review articles that explore various aspects of lipid processing, modification, and application in the food industry.

Dr. Zhen Zhang
Guest Editor

Manuscript Submission Information

Manuscripts should be submitted online at www.mdpi.com by registering and logging in to this website. Once you are registered, click here to go to the submission form. Manuscripts can be submitted until the deadline. All submissions that pass pre-check are peer-reviewed. Accepted papers will be published continuously in the journal (as soon as accepted) and will be listed together on the special issue website. Research articles, review articles as well as short communications are invited. For planned papers, a title and short abstract (about 250 words) can be sent to the Editorial Office for assessment.

Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Molecules is an international peer-reviewed open access semimonthly journal published by MDPI.

Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 2700 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.