Studying Food Digestion towards Healthier Future Food Choices

Dear Colleagues,

Advanced food processing technologies, the re-formulation of foods, and futuristic foods such as cultivated meat and plant-based food analogues, captivate human imagination and open avenues to revolutionizing our plates. Yet, the development of such food choices and precise human nutrition require a fundamental understanding of food’s digestive fate to ensure safety and optimize its delivery to different individuals. Moreover, the ever-increasing use of advanced analytical tools and artificial intelligence open new horizons for rationally designing human food choices. This Special Issue calls for studies that delve into the complex interplay between food compositions, food processing (both thermal and non-thermal) and the digestibility of foods for different consumers. Notably, we call for scientific studies seeking to tailor food's palatability and the delivery of nutrients and beneficial non-nutrients, e.g., antioxidants and prebiotics, while minimizing risks and meeting consumers’ needs for better health and wellness

Dr. Uri Lesmes
Guest Editor

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