Plant Foods
A section of Foods (ISSN 2304-8158).
Section Information
The ‘Plant Foods’ section welcomes articles focused on foods derived from plants of common dietary interest, from unconventional edible plants, and those formulated by using plant extracts of nutraceutical interest. High-quality rigorous scientific works dealing with novel and/or underestimated typical plant foods will be considered. The articles are expected to address chemical characterization, formulation, supplement interactions, and the impact on human health through direct or indirect assessment. Special emphasis will be given to articles that focus on agri-food wastes as valuable sources of food, bioactive compounds, and dietary supplements with an emphasis on eco-sustainability and circular economy.
Keywords
- vegetables
- fruits
- legumes
- agri-food wastes
- diet
- health
- bioactive compounds
Editorial Board
Topical Advisory Panel
Special Issues
Following special issues within this section are currently open for submissions:
- Novel Technologies for Nutritional Quality Improvement in Plant-Based Foods (Deadline: 30 April 2025)
- Plant Food-Derived Bioactive Components: Advances in Health Benefits and Extraction Method (Deadline: 30 April 2025)
- Alternative Protein: Sources, Bioactivities, Potential Health Benefits, and Application (Deadline: 30 April 2025)
- Techniques for Extraction, Isolation and Characterization of Bioactive Compounds from Plant-Based Foods (Deadline: 8 May 2025)
- Effect of Changes in Phytochemicals and Biological Activity During Preservation of Fruits and Vegetables (Deadline: 20 May 2025)
- Exploring the Antioxidant Potential and Health Benefits of Plant Foods (Deadline: 25 May 2025)
- Secondary Metabolites from Fruit and Vegetable: Characterization, Bioactivity and Intake (Deadline: 31 May 2025)
- Exploring the Potential of Bioactive Compounds and Extracts Obtained from Plants (Deadline: 15 June 2025)
- Feature Review on Plant Foods (Deadline: 30 June 2025)
- Olive Bioactives: Occurrence in Olive Oils and Byproducts, Obtainment, Potential Health Effects and Applications (Deadline: 30 June 2025)
- Extracts from Edible Plants: Antioxidant, Anti-Inflammatory and Antimicrobial Properties (Deadline: 30 July 2025)
- Recent Research on the Processing Technology and Quality Control of Fruit and Vegetables (Deadline: 30 July 2025)
- Extraction, Characterization and Bioactive Properties of Plants Foods: 2nd Edition (Deadline: 31 July 2025)
- Plant-Food-Derived Bioactives: Distribution, Extraction Methods and Health Benefits (Deadline: 31 July 2025)
- Novel Technologies for the Analysis of Bioactive Natural Products from Plant Foods (Deadline: 31 July 2025)
- Plant Proteins: Functions in Disease Prevention and Treatment (Deadline: 15 August 2025)
- Edible Mushroom: Nutritional Properties and Its Utilization in Foods (Deadline: 20 August 2025)
- Effects of Novel Processing Technologies on Physicochemical and Nutraceutical Properties of Foods—2nd Edition (Deadline: 25 August 2025)
- The Effect of Processing Methods on the Quality and Health-Related Ingredients of Plant-Based Foods (Deadline: 31 August 2025)
- Extraction of Bioactives from Fruit and Vegetables: Physicochemical, Processing, and Nutritional Properties (Deadline: 31 August 2025)
- Potential Health Benefits of Plant Food-Derived Bioactive Compounds (Deadline: 10 September 2025)
- Plant-Based Alternatives: A Perspective for Future Food (Deadline: 26 September 2025)
- New Insights into the Structural, Functional and Nutritional Properties of Plant-Based Proteins (Deadline: 30 September 2025)
- Comparative Safety Assessment of Foods of Plant Origin (Deadline: 30 September 2025)
- Technologies and Strategies to Improve the Quality and Extend the Shelf-Life of Post-Harvest Fruits and Vegetables (Deadline: 30 September 2025)
- Plant-Based Food: From Nutritional Value to Health Benefits: 2nd Edition (Deadline: 30 September 2025)
- Plant-Based Alternatives to Meat Products: Innovative Processing Technologies and Their Future Perspectives (Deadline: 15 October 2025)
- Phytochemical and Functional Characterization of Plant Food Extracts (Deadline: 15 October 2025)
- Innovative Extraction Techniques of Bioactive Compounds from Plant-Based Foods: Characterization and Potential Applications (Deadline: 31 October 2025)
- Plant-Based Diet: Health Effects and Nutritional Perspectives (Deadline: 31 October 2025)
- Food Products and By-Products: Deep Processing and Comprehensive Utilization (Deadline: 10 November 2025)
- Production, Quality, Flavor Characteristics and Health Benefits of Tea: 2nd Edition (Deadline: 10 November 2025)
- Fruits and Vegetables: Physicochemical Properties, Product Development and Health Benefits (Deadline: 24 November 2025)
- Advances and Challenges in Plant Food Drying Methods (Deadline: 30 November 2025)
- Advances in Plant-Based Foods: From Sustainable Production to Functional Applications (Deadline: 30 November 2025)
- Plant Bioactives: Extraction and Utilization in Food Industry (Deadline: 31 December 2025)
- Extraction, Analysis and Application of Functional Ingredients for Food and Beverage Formulation (Deadline: 31 December 2025)
Topical Collections
Following topical collections within this section are currently open for submissions:
