Applications and Trends for Ultrasound in Food Processing
A special issue of Foods (ISSN 2304-8158). This special issue belongs to the section "Food Engineering and Technology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 February 2026 | Viewed by 512
Special Issue Editors
Interests: innovative food processing technologies; ultrasound technology; food safety engineering
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Interests: non-thermal processing; ultrasound technology; functional foods; fruit–vegetable processing; drying technology
Interests: gastrointestinal protection and encapsulation delivery of probiotics; novel approaches for food engineering; hydrocolloids and emulsions; sonoprocessing; edible coatings; food packaging
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
We are pleased to introduce this Special Issue on “Applications and Trends for Ultrasound in Food Processing,” which showcases the latest advancements and innovative uses of ultrasound technology across the food industry. Ultrasound has gained significant attention as a versatile, non-thermal processing method offering numerous benefits for food quality, safety, and functionality while preserving nutritional and sensory attributes. Its ability to enhance extraction, inactivate microorganisms, improve texture, and increase the efficiency of drying and emulsification processes makes it a powerful tool in modern food processing, addressing consumer demand for minimally processed, fresh-like products.
Despite its promising advantages, challenges such as process optimization and industrial-scale implementation remain, and recent studies have focused on overcoming these barriers. Several contributions emphasize ultrasound’s role in functional food development and shelf-life extension of fresh and minimally processed products.
We believe this compilation provides valuable insights for researchers, food engineers, industry professionals, and policymakers seeking to harness ultrasound technology to meet the evolving demands of food production, safety, and sustainability. We invite you to explore these contributions that collectively advance the understanding and practical applications of ultrasound in modern food processing.
Prof. Dr. Hao Feng
Dr. Gulcin Yildiz
Prof. Dr. Wenjun Wang
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- ultrasound technology
- extraction
- synergistic processing technologies
- drying enhancement
- modification of functional components
- functional foods
- shelf-life extension
- food safety
- process optimization
- cavitation
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