Special Issues

Foods publishes Special Issues to create collections of papers on specific topics, with the aim of building a community of authors and readers to discuss the latest research and develop new ideas and research directions. Special Issues are led by Guest Editors, who are experts on the topic. The journal’s Editor-in-Chief and/or designated EBM will oversee Guest Editor appointments and Special Issue proposals, checking their content for relevance and ensuring the suitability of the material for the journal. The papers published in a Special Issue will be collected and displayed on a dedicated page of the journal’s website. For any inquiries related to a Special Issue, please contact the Editorial Office.

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Application of Innovative Technologies for Improving Food Quality and Safety submission deadline 13 May 2024 | 9 articles | Viewed by 13527 | Submission Open
Keywords: innovative technologies; non-thermal technology; food quality; food safety; food preservation; nutrition; food composition; bioactive compounds; sensory quality; chemometrics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Quality and Safety)
Functional Properties of Food Source Probiotics
edited by
submission deadline 15 May 2024 | 9 articles | Viewed by 11452 | Submission Open
Keywords: probiotics; fermented foods; gut microbiota; gut health; immune response; exercise performance; metabolic disorders; hyperuricemia; polycystic ovarian syndrome; neuronal diseases
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutraceuticals, Functional Foods, and Novel Foods)
Bioactive Compounds in Foods: Functional Properties, Health Benefits and Disease Prevention submission deadline 15 May 2024 | 7 articles | Viewed by 8130 | Submission Open
Keywords: bioactive compounds; bioactive extracts; oxidative stress; inflammation; metabolic diseases
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutraceuticals, Functional Foods, and Novel Foods)
Food Bioactive Compounds: Extraction, Separation, Characterization, and Utilization
edited by , , and
submission deadline 15 May 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 6250 | Submission Open
Keywords: phenolics  ; polysaccharides  ; green extraction  ; isolation  ; characterization  ; HPLC-MS/MS  ; bioavailability  ; bioaccessibility  ; utilization  ; health benefits
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Physics and (Bio)Chemistry)
Trends and Prospects in Novel Meat Products with Healthier Properties submission deadline 15 May 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 5988 | Submission Open
Keywords: healthier meat products; low-sodium; low-fat; substances of safety concern; lipid profile; bioactive compounds
(This special issue belongs to the Section Meat)
Fermented Alcoholic Beverages: Microorganisms, Quality, and Flavor Analysis
edited by
submission deadline 15 May 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 4070 | Submission Open
Keywords: fermentation microorganisms; microbial metabolites; volatile compounds; physiochemical compositions; sensory properties; quality analysis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Drinks and Liquid Nutrition)
Plant Proteins (Peptides): Assessing Their Physicochemical Properties and Nutritional Quality
edited by
submission deadline 15 May 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3058 | Submission Open
Keywords: plant protein; peptide; physicochemical property; nutritional quality; physiological effect
(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Foods)
Bioactive Compounds in Foods: Extraction, Analysis, Encapsulation, Delivery and Health-Promoting Properties
edited by Shengqi Rao, Zhirong Wang and
submission deadline 15 May 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2325 | Submission Open
Keywords: bioactive compounds; bioactivity; extraction; food analysis; delivery system; human health
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutraceuticals, Functional Foods, and Novel Foods)
The Application of Hurdle Technology in Extending Food Shelf Life submission deadline 15 May 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2216 | Submission Open
Keywords: hurdle technology; traditional preservation methods; innovative processing methods; nonthermal technologies; microbial stability; quality; shelf life
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Packaging and Preservation)
Novel Detection Approaches of Biological and Non-biological Risk Factors in Foods
edited by and
submission deadline 15 May 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2061 | Submission Open
Keywords: pesticides; veterinary drugs; mycotoxins; foodborne pathogens; illegal additives; instrumental analysis methods; biosensor; ELISA; PCR
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Analytical Methods)
Innovative Meat and Meat Products: Novel Processing Technologies for Sustainable Products submission deadline 15 May 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1352 | Submission Open
Keywords: meat quality; meat science; meat products; raw meat; novel technologies; meat preservation; sustainability; circular economy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Meat)
Sustainable Agriculture for Food and Nutrition Security
edited by Peter J. Gregory and
submission deadline 15 May 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1237 | Submission Open
Keywords: production systems; sustainable intensification; regenerative agriculture; vertical farming; integrated pest management; nutritious food; food security; sustainable agriculture
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Security and Sustainability)
Health Benefits of Probiotics and Prebiotics in Functional Foods submission deadline 15 May 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 584 | Submission Open
Keywords: probiotics; prebiotics; functional foods; gut microbiota; human health
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Microbiology)
Emerging Technologies in the Development of Functional Foods and Their Bioactive Compounds
edited by Maria Lucia Masson, and
submission deadline 15 May 2024 | Viewed by 195 | Submission Open
Keywords: emerging technologies; minimal processing; nanotechnology; bioactive compounds; integrated processes; sustainability and circular economy for functional foods processing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutraceuticals, Functional Foods, and Novel Foods)
Application of Big Data and Artificial Intelligence in Food Science: Current Practice and Future Directions submission deadline 15 May 2024 | Viewed by 175 | Submission Open
Keywords: big data; artificial intelligence; AI-driven food formulation; machine learning; deep learning; food quality; food safety; food authentication; imaging techniques; nutrition enhancement
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Analytical Methods)
Food Adverse Reactions: Sources, Detection and Control of Plant-Based Food Allergens and Gluten
edited by África Sanchiz and Claudia P. Arribas
submission deadline 15 May 2024 | Viewed by 156 | Submission Open
Keywords: plant-based food allergens; food processing; molecular methods; hypoallergenic ingredients; gluten-free alternatives; real-time PCR; immunoassays; biosensors; food allergen labeling
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Quality and Safety)
Emerging Contaminants in Foods
edited by Xiaomin Li and
submission deadline 15 May 2024 | Viewed by 131 | Submission Open
Keywords: emerging contaminants; foods; analytical methods; occurrence; source apportionment; ransfer in food chain
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Toxicology)
Exploring the Physicochemical Properties, Structure and Digestibility of Cereal Food
edited by and Mukti Singh
submission deadline 15 May 2024 | Viewed by 108 | Submission Open
Keywords: cereal grains; physicochemical properties; texture; sensory profile; digestibility; novel processes; rheology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Grain)
Development of Functional and Fortified Foods
edited by
submission deadline 16 May 2024 | 8 articles | Viewed by 18072 | Submission Open
Keywords: functional foods; fortified foods; bioactive compounds; antioxidants; products formulation; phenolic compounds; by-products; probiotics; prebiotics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutraceuticals, Functional Foods, and Novel Foods)
Research and Innovations in Meat Packaging, Preservatives and Preservation Technology
edited by Yongsheng Ni
submission deadline 16 May 2024 | Viewed by 466 | Submission Open
Keywords: preservation; meat spoilage; active packaging; intelligent packaging; modified atmosphere packaging; multifunctional packaging; coatings; smart label; freshness monitoring; nanotechnology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Meat)
Editorial Board Members’ Collection Series in “Edible or Active Food Packaging” submission deadline 18 May 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4801 | Submission Open
Keywords: natural bioactive compounds; antimicrobials and antioxidants; scavenging and releasing systems; bio-polymers (biosourced and/or biodegradable); bioactivity; shelf life
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Packaging and Preservation)
Functionality and Food Applications of Plant Proteins (Volume II)
edited by
submission deadline 20 May 2024 | 10 articles | Viewed by 18481 | Submission Open
Keywords: plant proteins; animal protein alternatives; food applications; protein hydrolysates; bioactive peptides; physicochemical properties; techno-functional properties; structure– function relationships; sensory; nutrition
(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Foods)
Modeling of Food Systems and Design of Experiments
edited by
submission deadline 20 May 2024 | 9 articles | Viewed by 16985 | Submission Open
Keywords: food; optimization; design and analysis of experiments; factorial designs; response surface designs; mixture designs; optimal designs
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Engineering and Technology)
Recent Advances in Lactic Acid Bacteria and Metabolite for Food Quality submission deadline 20 May 2024 | 6 articles | Viewed by 11569 | Submission Open
Keywords: lactic acid bacteria  ; bacteriocins  ; probiotics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Microbiology)
Influence of Diet on Intestinal Ecology submission deadline 20 May 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6416 | Submission Open
Keywords: microbial ecology; gut microbiome and metabolome; digestion; probiotics; prebiotics; functional foods; bioactive compounds; multiomics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Nutrition)
Chemical Composition and Nutritional Properties of Oils
edited by and Siyu Zhang
submission deadline 20 May 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4496 | Submission Open
Keywords: fatty acid; triacylglycerol; tocopherol; tocotrienol; sterol; phenolic lipids; phospholipid; sphingomyelin; oxidation; health benefit
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Physics and (Bio)Chemistry)
Protein-Based Functional Colloids and Their Potential Applications in Foods
edited by and
submission deadline 20 May 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4446 | Submission Open
Keywords: protein colloids; protein or peptide self-assembly; micro- or nanoparticles; pickering emulsions; gels; films; encapsulation; target delivery; digestion
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Physics and (Bio)Chemistry)
The Effect of Processing Technologies on the Physicochemical and Sensory Properties of Foods
edited by Andriana Lazou and
submission deadline 20 May 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 3156 | Submission Open
Keywords: food processing; process parameters; food engineering; properties; quality; mathematical modelling; organoleptic attributes
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Engineering and Technology)
Functional Lipids and Nutrition submission deadline 20 May 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1592 | Submission Open
Keywords: lipids; chromatography; mass spectrometry; functional foods; metabolomics; foodomics; nutrient analysis; food bioactives; dietary supplements; food composition analysis; bioactivities of functional food
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Nutrition)
Analysis, Detection Technology and Safety Risk Assessment of Food Contaminants—2nd Edition submission deadline 20 May 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1348 | Submission Open
Keywords: food contaminants; food analysis; food safety; risk assessment; biosensors; detection technology; novel signal transducers
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Analytical Methods)
Innovative Processing and Food Safety: Chemical and Microbiological Hazards submission deadline 20 May 2024 | Viewed by 243 | Submission Open
Keywords: novel preservation techniques; hurdle technology; foodborne pathogens; novel food; microbial communities; microbial and chemical hazards; novel packaging materials; challenge studies; risk assesment
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Quality and Safety)
Toxicological Risks in Foodstuffs Due to Chemical Contaminants
edited by and Emmeline Lagrange
submission deadline 20 May 2024 | Viewed by 172 | Submission Open
Keywords: food toxicology; food safety; food contaminants; food hazards; risk analysis; risk assessment; risk management; risk reduction
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Toxicology)
Bioactive Compounds, Nutritional Quality and Oxidative Stability of Edible Oils and By-Products of Their Extraction—Volume II submission deadline 20 May 2024 | Viewed by 122 | Submission Open
Keywords: edible oils; cold-pressed oils; by-products of oil pressing in food production; bioactive compounds; nutritional quality; oxidative stability
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Quality and Safety)
Chemical and Functional Characterization of Food Proteins in Different Processing Methods
edited by Xingfei Li
submission deadline 20 May 2024 | Viewed by 114 | Submission Open
Keywords: functional property; protein composition and chemical structure; physical modification; chemical modification; bio-modification
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Engineering and Technology)
Starch Modifications: Physicochemical and Enzymatic Properties
edited by Chunsen Wu and Lunan Guo
submission deadline 20 May 2024 | Viewed by 91 | Submission Open
Keywords: starch modification; physicochemical properties; enzymatic properties; retrogradation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Grain)
Functional Carbohydrate Products: From Structure to Application
edited by , Xuesong Xiang and Rongrong Ma
submission deadline 22 May 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 888 | Submission Open
Keywords: starch; dietary fiber; structural design; precision processing; nutrition
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Physics and (Bio)Chemistry)
Novel Technologies to Improve the Nutritional Properties of Food
edited by Yuhuan Liu and Leipeng Cao
submission deadline 25 May 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4687 | Submission Open
Keywords: functional activity; non-thermal processing; nutritional quality; traditional processing; emerging processing technologies; microalgae food; functional oligosaccharides; biodiversity; intestinal microbiota
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Engineering and Technology)
Valorization of Seafood Resources to Obtain High-Value Products
edited by
submission deadline 25 May 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4662 | Submission Open
Keywords: seafood resources  ; by-products  ; waste  ; value-added products  ; bioactive compounds  ; nutritional compounds  ; quality  ; preservation  ; extraction  ; sustainability
(This special issue belongs to the Section Foods of Marine Origin)
Nutritional Value of Meat and Meat Products and Their Role in Human Health
edited by
submission deadline 25 May 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2923 | Submission Open
Keywords: meat; processed meat; nutritional value of meat; health benefits; cardiovascular disease; cancer
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Nutrition)
Food Quality Characterization under Different Preservation Methods and Storage Conditions
edited by Yi Dong
submission deadline 25 May 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2789 | Submission Open
Keywords: food quality characterization; microbial safety; preservation and storage; taste; nutritional value
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Quality and Safety)
Plant-Based Dietary as Part of Sustainable Food System
edited by Belal J. Muhialdin
submission deadline 25 May 2024 | Viewed by 122 | Submission Open
Keywords: plant-based; plant proteins; meat analogs; pasta analogs; functional foods; bioprocessing; extrusion; mechanical elongation; vegetarian; flexitarian
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Security and Sustainability)
Exploring Local Foods and Its Supply Chains: Resilience, Autonomy and Sustainability
edited by
submission deadline 26 May 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1914 | Submission Open
Keywords: local foods; food supply chains; supply chain resilience; food autonomy; food sustainability
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Systems)
The Application of Biotechnology in Food Contaminant Detection and Monitoring submission deadline 27 May 2024 | Viewed by 160 | Submission Open
Keywords: food contaminant; contaminant detection; contaminant monitoring; food safety; food prevention
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Toxicology)
Effects of Microbial Disease, Mechanical Damage and Chilling Injury on Storage and Processing Quality of Postharvest Fruits and Vegetables
edited by Lanhua Yi
submission deadline 29 May 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 816 | Submission Open
Keywords: postharvest fruits and vegetables; microbial disease; mechanical damage; chilling injury
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Quality and Safety)
Nutritional, Functional, and Health Benefits of Seed- and Grain-Based Foods
edited by
submission deadline 30 May 2024 | 7 articles | Viewed by 13875 | Submission Open
Keywords: seed and grain; storage; processing; functional; nutrients; bioactive; bioavailability; safety
(This special issue belongs to the Section Grain)
Innovative Sample Pretreatment and Detection Techniques for Foods
edited by and
submission deadline 30 May 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1514 | Submission Open
Keywords: foods; sample pre-treatment; nanomaterials; biosensors; food detection
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Analytical Methods)
The Role of Diet and Food as Sources of Pollutants submission deadline 30 May 2024 | Viewed by 254 | Submission Open
Keywords: toxic metals; pesticides; trace elements; marine food; seaweeds; macroelements; fluoride; iodine; dietary intake; risk assessment; pollution; vegan foods; nitrates; organic foods; novel foods
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Toxicology)
The Past, Present and Future of the Fruit Wine Industry
edited by , Tingting Ma and Qian Ge
submission deadline 30 May 2024 | Viewed by 147 | Submission Open
Keywords: fruit wine; wine; yeast; processing and wine making; bioactive compounds; health effects
(This special issue belongs to the Section Drinks and Liquid Nutrition)
Advances in the Development of Biotic Foods: Probiotics, Prebiotics, Synbiotics, and Postbiotics
edited by Thatyane Vidal Fonteles and
submission deadline 30 May 2024 | Viewed by 89 | Submission Open
Keywords: probiotics; prebiotics; synbiotics; postbiotics; fermented foods; microbiota; non-thermal processing; oligosaccharides; polysaccharides; toxicity
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Biotechnology)
Functional Foods: Composition Detection, Benefits and High-Value Development
edited by Kewei Chen and Jianquan Kan
submission deadline 30 May 2024 | Viewed by 84 | Submission Open
Keywords: functional foods; functional evaluation; high-value development; food analyses; health benefits; detection techniques; functionality screening; phytochemicals
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutraceuticals, Functional Foods, and Novel Foods)
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