Sustainable Food Processing and Chemical Analysis

Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue focuses on innovative solutions and scientific advancements in sustainable food processing and chemical analysis, with the goal of reducing environmental impact while ensuring food safety, quality, and nutritional value. The Special Issue covers a wide range of topics, from green technologies in food production to advancements in chemical analysis methods that enable more precise quality control. Submissions that address interdisciplinary approaches, combine sustainability with technological development, and propose novel practices in the food industry are highly encouraged.

Objectives:

1. To present innovative methods and technologies in sustainable food processing that minimize resource use and reduce waste.
2. To highlight cutting-edge chemical analysis techniques that ensure food safety, quality, and compliance with sustainability standards.
3. To explore the role of green technologies in enhancing the nutritional value of food products and improving energy efficiency in production processes.
4. To foster collaboration between researchers and industry stakeholders in adopting eco-friendly food production and packaging practices.
5. To encourage the development and application of life cycle assessment (LCA) methods for evaluating the sustainability of food processing techniques.
6. To obtain functional food based on by-products from agriculture/horticulture and food industry in the context of the circular economy.

Prof. Dr. Călin Jianu
Prof. Dr. Ersilia Alexa
Guest Editors

Manuscript Submission Information

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