Food Bioactive Compounds: Chemical Challenges and Opportunities, 2nd Edition
A special issue of Molecules (ISSN 1420-3049). This special issue belongs to the section "Cross-Field Chemistry".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 November 2025 | Viewed by 642
Special Issue Editors
Interests: microbiological analysis of multiple matrices; antimicrobial testing; obtaining extracts and essential oils; determination of plant chemical compounds
Special Issues, Collections and Topics in MDPI journals
Interests: natural product chemistry; mass spectrometry; chromatography; esters; hydrazones;hydrazine; Schiff bases; synthesis
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
In recent years, there has been a growing need for both nutritional and healthy foods with superior functional properties. In this line, bioactive compounds are economically available in different foods systems, albeit with limitations in terms of quality and functionality.
The present Special Issue is placed in this context and aims to explore the following:
- The chemical characterisation of bioactive compounds (e.g., polyphenols, flavonoids, and alkaloids) and their importance in regard to stability, bioavailability, and efficacy.
- Novel methodology used in research to identify and quantify the bioactive compounds in food matrices.
- Their antimicrobial, antitumoral, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties with implications in health.
- The importance of bioactive compounds in preventing food-related problems concerning food processing and preservation.
- New innovative opportunities regarding future applications in food technology, nutraceuticals, and functional foods for enhancement of the nutritional value and health benefits of foods.
In addition to presenting the importance of food bioactive compounds in functional foods and dietary supplements, this issue highlights the multidisciplinary character of the research, encompassing disciplines such as food science, microbiology, chemistry, pharmacology, and nutrition. Review articles providing an overview of the latest trends in this area of interest are also very welcome.
Dr. Diana Obistioiu
Dr. Iuliana Popescu
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- bioactive compounds
- non-conventional extraction techniques
- modern analytical methods
- authenticity
- molecular mechanism
- functional properties
- antimicrobial, antitumoral, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties
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