Research Advances in Fermented Foods and Beverages: Technology, Sensory Properties, Microbiological Characteristics, and Health Benefits
A special issue of Foods (ISSN 2304-8158). This special issue belongs to the section "Food Microbiology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 August 2026 | Viewed by 2212
Special Issue Editors
Interests: food chemistry; food technology; food biotechnology; fermented foods; beverages; wine; beer; dairy products; probiotics; waste valorisation; sustainability; biorefineries
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Interests: probiotics; fermentation; functional foods; physicochemical; antioxidant; microbiology; sensory; food technology, food biotechnology; meat preservation; essential oils; bioactive compounds; juices
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Fermentation, originally used for food preservation, is now essential for improving food quality, nutrition, and sustainability. It plays a key role in producing a wide range of high-quality foods, from traditional and novel beverages to dairy, cereal, meat, and fruit-based products. Fermented foods, especially those containing probiotics, offer enhanced nutritional value and functional properties. They provide several health benefits, including support for gut health, metabolism, and nutrient absorption, while also helping reduce the risk of chronic non-communicable diseases and immune disorders.
Recent technological and scientific advances have significantly improved the efficiency, safety, and quality of fermented foods. Key strategies include bioprocess engineering (process and equipment optimization, biosensors, real-time monitoring, high-density fermentation), precision biotechnology (GMOs for converting raw materials and waste into valuable products), the development of tailored starter cultures, use of sustainable raw materials, etc.
Innovative tools such as high-throughput sequencing, predictive microbiology, smart packaging, artificial intelligence, and blockchain have further revolutionized fermentation. These advances enhance product quality, diversity, shelf life, scalability, traceability, and spoilage control, thus contributing to global food security.
As the fermented food market expands, ensuring product safety remains critical. This Special Issue highlights recent innovations addressing safety, quality, and consumer-driven demands for health and sustainability.
Prof. Dr. Argyro Bekatorou
Dr. Ioanna Mantzourani
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- food quality
- health benefits
- safety
- process control
- bioprocess engineering
- precision biotechnology
- predictive microbiology
- smart packaging
- computational technology
- sustainability
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