Dear Colleagues,

Many food and beverage products are based on emulsion technology, ranging from macro emulsions at micrometre-length scales to nano emulsions possessing sub-micron-sized droplets. In addition to these thermodynamically-unstable systems, spontaneously-formed micro emulsions exist. Emulsion technology over such varied colloidal dimensions is applied in foods and beverages to impart desired texture properties, create mouthfeel, deliver bioactives targeting specific delivery sites along the human digestive system—including taste in the oral cavity, adjust optical appearance, etc. All of these functionalities are closely linked to the microstructure of the multi-phase emulsion system, including the properties of each of the immiscible phases and of their interface(s). Emulsion microstructure is created through the interplay between carefully selected emulsion components and closely controlled process regimes. Many of the above-mentioned quality attributes of food and beverage emulsions are driven by their rheological behavior, which, in turn, is related to emulsion microstructure. The relationships are undoubtedly complex due to the multiphase nature of the challenge. As a very active field of research aiming to contribute to the development of highly nutritious foods and beverages, this Special Issue endeavors to attract high-quality manuscripts to highlight scientific foundation and advance current understanding in the area of emulsion formulation in order to facilitate and encourage future commercial advances.

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• Complex emulsions
• Encapsulation
• Interfacial design
• Interfacial rheology
• Rheology
• Microstructure
• Delivery of actives
• Processing
• Enhanced nutritional properties
• Consumer