Feature Papers in Food Chemistry—4th Edition
A special issue of Molecules (ISSN 1420-3049). This special issue belongs to the section "Food Chemistry".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 July 2026 | Viewed by 28
Special Issue Editor
Interests: bioactive natural products; polyphenols; vine and wine; NMR; authenticity
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
We are pleased to announce the launch of the 4th edition of the Special Issue "Feature Papers in Food Chemistry". This Special Issue will serve as a curated collection of significant, high-quality papers—including original research articles and comprehensive reviews—published in open access format. It aims to present and discuss new knowledge and cutting-edge advances within the field of food chemistry, striving to make a valuable impact on the scientific community. We intend for this Special Issue to be a premier forum for disseminating outstanding research and sharing innovative ideas.
Following the successful completion of its third edition, this Special Issue series continues to build momentum. We are delighted to highlight that the recently concluded 3rd edition was a significant success, attracting numerous high-quality submissions and ultimately publishing papers that have been well-received for their novelty and academic impact. This success reinforces this Special Issue's role as a leading and cohesive platform within the discipline.
We now cordially invite you to contribute your work to the 4th edition. We look forward to showcasing your research and collectively advancing the field of food chemistry.
Prof. Dr. Tristan Richard
Guest Editor
Manuscript Submission Information
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Keywords
- food chemistry
- functional food
- ingredients
- bioactivity
- antioxidants
- food safety and health
- food processing
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Related Special Issues
- Feature Papers in Food Chemistry in Molecules (15 articles)
- Feature Papers in Food Chemistry—2nd Edition in Molecules (9 articles)
- Feature Papers in Food Chemistry—3rd Edition in Molecules (10 articles)
