Fruits and Fruit-Based Products as a Source of Bioactive Compounds, 2nd Edition
A special issue of Foods (ISSN 2304-8158). This special issue belongs to the section "Plant Foods".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 28 February 2026 | Viewed by 20
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Interests: non-thermal processing; ultrasound treatment; pulsed electric field treatment; drying; osmotic dehydration; food quality; food packaging; edible films
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Interests: non-thermal technologies; pulsed electric field; ultrasound; vacuum impregnation; osmotic dehydration; fruit and vegetables processing; added value product; the valorization of the vegetal by-products; food physical; food physico-chemical; metabolic characterization
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Interests: non-thermal processing; ultrasound; pulsed electric field; drying; osmotic dehydration; innovative processes; food quality; sustainable food production
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Fruits and fruit-derived products are rich sources of bioactive compounds such as polyphenols, flavonoids, vitamins, carotenoids, and dietary fiber, all of which contribute to numerous health benefits. These compounds exhibit antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties, making fruits a key component in the development of functional foods. With growing consumer interest in functional foods and natural health-promoting ingredients, the exploration and utilization of bioactive compounds from fruits has become a central topic in food science and nutrition research. However, the composition and activity of bioactive compounds can be significantly influenced by various food processing methods, including thermal treatments as well as non-thermal treatments such as pulsed electric field (PEF), ultrasound (US), high-pressure processing (HHP), fermentation, etc.
This Special Issue aims to explore the identification and utilization of bioactive compounds in fruits and fruit-based products as well as the impact of different processing technologies on their stability, bioavailability, and functional properties. We welcome contributions that investigate innovative processing approaches, the valorization of fruit by-products, the development of functional formulations, and studies linking processing conditions with nutritional and health outcomes. Both original research and comprehensive reviews are encouraged.
Dr. Malgorzata Nowacka
Dr. Urszula Tylewicz
Dr. Magdalena Dadan
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- bioactive compounds
- fruits and fruit-based products
- functional foods
- food processing technologies
- antioxidants
- polyphenols
- nutritional quality
- health benefits
- fruit by-products
- thermal and non-thermal processing
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