Foods

Processing, Utilization and In-Depth Development of Medicinal Food Homology

edited by

submission deadline 10 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1255 | Submission Open

Keywords: medicinal food homology; functional foods; polysaccharides; gut microbiota; bioaccessibility; bioavailability; nutraceuticals

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Nutrition)

Processing, Nutritional and Antibacterial Properties of Honey and Bee Products

edited by

Monika Tomczyk

and

Malgorzata Dzugan

submission deadline 10 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 574 | Submission Open

Keywords: bee products; honey; propolis; nutritional value; antibacterial activity; authenticity; standardization; quality control; bioactivity

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutraceuticals, Functional Foods, and Novel Foods)

Food Flavor Formation Mechanism and Control

edited by Xuhui Huang and

Jia-Nan Chen

submission deadline 10 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 410 | Submission Open

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Physics and (Bio)Chemistry)

New Perspectives on Food Waste and Recycling Systems

edited by

Nnabueze Darlington Nnaji

and

Christian Anumudu

submission deadline 10 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 174 | Submission Open

Keywords: food waste; recycling systems; circular economy; waste valorization; sustainable processing; resource recovery; bio-based products; environmental sustainability; food systems; waste management

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Security and Sustainability)

Polyphenols as Antioxidants in Food: Characterization, Analysis and Applications

edited by

Malgorzata Muzolf-Panek

submission deadline 10 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 133 | Submission Open

Keywords: polyphenols; antioxidants; plant extracts; extraction techniques; identification methods; innovative application strategy in food; polyphenol– food compound interaction; food quality; oxidative stability

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Physics and (Bio)Chemistry)

Advances in Analytical Techniques for Food Safety Assessment

edited by

Xiaodong Lin

and

Biao Zhang

submission deadline 10 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 119 | Submission Open

Keywords: food safety; analytical detection; contaminants; quality control; rapid testing methods; risk assessment

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Quality and Safety)

Next Generation Microbial Food Safety: New Era on Pathogenic and Beneficial Microorganisms

edited by

Zeqiang Zhan

,

Jianmin Zhang

and

Shoukui He

submission deadline 10 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 117 | Submission Open

Keywords: next-generation microbial food safety; foodborne pathogens; beneficial microorganisms; antimicrobial resistance; microbiome; pathogen detection; microbial risk assessment; intervention strategies

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Quality and Safety)

Healthy Animals, Safe Food: Biosensing Technologies for Intelligent Livestock and Poultry Farming Production Systems

edited by

Qiaohua Wang

submission deadline 10 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 115 | Submission Open

Keywords: precision livestock farming; poultry farming; intelligent sensing; non-destructive detection; animal health and welfare; poultry health; animal-derived food; food quality and safety; artificial intelligence; spectral imaging; whole-chain traceability; sustainable production

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Engineering and Technology)

Advances in Seafood Bioactives: Sustainable Green Extraction, Structural Insights and Functional Applications

edited by Tiantian Zhao and

Jian Mao

submission deadline 10 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 101 | Submission Open

Keywords: seafood-derived bioactives; innovative extraction technologies; functional foods; structure– activity relationship; bioactive component interactions

(This special issue belongs to the Section Foods of Marine Origin)

Using Artificial Intelligence and Big Data Analytics for Food Flavor Perception, Quality Evaluation, and Safety Management

edited by Min Zuo and Qingchuan Zhang

submission deadline 10 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 99 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence; deep learning; food quality evaluation; food flavor assessment; food sensory evaluation; food quality monitoring; food supply chain management; food safety traceability; intelligent sensing; Internet of Things; machine learning

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Engineering and Technology)

Probiotics and Prebiotics in Food Systems: Processing Adaptability, Storage Stability, and Health Functionality

edited by

Dayong Ren

and Jianming Zhang

submission deadline 10 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 91 | Submission Open

Keywords: probiotics; prebiotics; food systems; processing adaptability; storage stability; health functionality; functional food; gut microecology; synbiotics; food processing

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutraceuticals, Functional Foods, and Novel Foods)

Functional Properties of Proteins, Polysaccharides, and Their Complex Coacervates

edited by Wenfei Xiong

submission deadline 10 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 88 | Submission Open

Keywords: plant protein; animal protein; gelation; emulsifying; foaming; interactions; rheological properties; structure; heat treatment; freezing treatment; unit operations; sterilization; complex coacervation; delivery system; microencapsulation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Physics and (Bio)Chemistry)

High-Value Dairy-Based Ingredients: From Separation and Purification Innovations to Functional Product Development

edited by

Yi Wang

,

Pengjie Wang

and

Chong Chen

submission deadline 10 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 80 | Submission Open

Keywords: high-value dairy ingredients; milk bioactive proteins and peptides; membrane separation and purification; lactoferrin and α -lactalbumin; milk fat globule membrane (MFGM); precision fermentation; infant formula and foods for special medical purposes; encapsulation and delivery; sustainable dairy processing; functional dairy product development

(This special issue belongs to the Section Dairy)

Functional and Sustainable Foods from Marine Resources

edited by

Joana Ferreira

submission deadline 11 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 630 | Submission Open

Keywords: marine bioactives; algae-derived ingredients; marine peptides; omega-3 fatty acids; marine polysaccharides; blue bioeconomy; functional foods; sustainable aquaculture; marine by-product valorization; nutraceuticals from the sea

(This special issue belongs to the Section Foods of Marine Origin)

Food Protein and Peptides: Structural Characterization and Physicochemical Properties

edited by

Guizhao Liang

submission deadline 12 Nov 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3678 | Submission Open

Keywords: food protein; bioactive peptide; protein structure; structural characterization; functional properties; spectroscopy; bioinformatics; artificial intelligence; molecular interaction

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Physics and (Bio)Chemistry)

Application of In Vitro Digestion Models in Food Nutritional Assessment

edited by

Osman Sagdic

submission deadline 12 Nov 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2031 | Submission Open

Keywords: in vitro digestion; bioaccessibility; nutritional assessment; food matrix; INFOGEST; bioactive compounds; glycemic index

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Nutrition)

Recent Advancements in Food Processing Technologies for Enhancing Food Quality

edited by Qi Zhang and

Min Wu

submission deadline 13 Nov 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 2896 | Submission Open

Keywords: extrusion; CFD simulation; food quality; intelligent manufacturing; food processing technology; structure modification; nutrient retention; quality control; drying; printing

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Engineering and Technology)

Advanced and Intelligent Biomaterials for Precision Delivery of Food Bioactives: From Molecular Design to Fortification Efficacy

edited by

Jinju Cheng

and

Xing Li

submission deadline 13 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 776 | Submission Open

Keywords: intelligent delivery systems; bioavailability of advanced biomaterials; stimuli-responsive release; multi-scale structural design; bioactive ingredients; food fortification; interfacial engineering; functional foods

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Engineering and Technology)

Preparation, Phytochemical Analysis and Applications of Bioactive Compounds in Foods

edited by

Aleksandra Sknepnek

,

Dunja Miletić

and

Viktor Nedovic

submission deadline 13 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 67 | Submission Open

Keywords: bioactive compounds; extraction; value-added ingredients; encapsulation; biological activity; functional foods; natural food additives

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Physics and (Bio)Chemistry)

Advanced Active and Intelligent Packaging Systems for the Preservation of Fresh Produce

edited by

Fei Lu

and

Li Li

submission deadline 14 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 389 | Submission Open

Keywords: active packaging; intelligent packaging; fresh products; shelf-life extension; antimicrobial and antioxidant film; ethylene scavenger; freshness indicator; time– temperature integrator; stimuli-responsive and controlled release system; biodegradable packaging

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Packaging and Preservation)

Advances in Food Toxin Analysis and Risk Assessment

edited by

Pierina Visciano

submission deadline 15 Nov 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 10945 | Submission Open

Keywords: food toxins; mycotoxins; marine biotoxins; analytical techniques; risk assessment; rapid screening; nanotechnology; food chain interventions; data analytics in food safety

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Toxicology)

Anti-Food Fraud: Technologies in Food Safety, Quality and Traceability

edited by

Yan Zhao

,

Yonghuan Yun

and

Kehong Liang

submission deadline 15 Nov 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 7646 | Submission Open

Keywords: food authenticity; rapid identification; smart technology

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Analytical Methods)

Storage and Shelf-Life Assessment of Food Products: 2nd Edition

edited by

Rui M. S. Cruz

submission deadline 15 Nov 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6056 | Submission Open

Keywords: food storage; shelf-life assessment; food safety; food quality; food sustainability; food industry; storage parameters; preservation techniques; packaging innovations

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Packaging and Preservation)

Waste Reduction and Management in Food Security and Food Sustainability: 2nd Edition

edited by

Ali Khoddami

and

Vito Butardo

submission deadline 15 Nov 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5419 | Submission Open

Keywords: food system; food security; food sustainability; value adding to food waste; food loss; world hunger; consumer behavior; artificial intelligence; blockchain technology; Internet of Things; circular economy; climate resilience; digital transformation; supply chain optimization; behavioral intervention; policy framework

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Security and Sustainability)

Active and Intelligent Food Packaging for the Food Industry

edited by

Jun Liu

and Huimin Yong

submission deadline 15 Nov 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3514 | Submission Open

Keywords: active packaging; intelligent packaging; food packaging; film; edible coating; characterization; structure; physicochemical property; functional property; application

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Packaging and Preservation)

Cereal and Cereal-Derived Products: Processing, Functional Properties and Applications in Foods

edited by

Akinbode A. Adedeji

and

Samson Oyeyinka

submission deadline 15 Nov 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2011 | Submission Open

Keywords: ancient grains valorization; grain functional properties modifications; grains in alternative protein innovation; sustainable grain processing; grains as functional foods; characterization of grain macromolecules

(This special issue belongs to the Section Grain)

Processing and Fermentation of Grain Products: From Digestibility to Bioactivity

edited by

Juliana Aparecida Correia Bento

and Priscila Zaczuk Bassinello

submission deadline 15 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 682 | Submission Open

Keywords: submerged fermentation; solid-state fermentation; grain bioprocessing; Nutritional enhancement; bioactive compounds; functional foods; antinutritional factors; digestibility; resistant starch; short-chain fatty acids; agro-industrial by-products; upcycling; circular economy; microbiome; sustainable food systems

(This special issue belongs to the Section Grain)

Innovative Strategies for the Creation of Next-Generation Protein-Based Foods

edited by

Xinping Lin

and Xu Yan

submission deadline 15 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 215 | Submission Open

Keywords: protein-based foods; alternative protein; plant protein; insect protein; microbial protein; meat products; emerging technologies; hybrid products; food quality; sensory properties

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Security and Sustainability)

Advanced Technologies in Novel Grain-Based Health Foods: Ingredient Innovation, Nutrition, and Safety Evaluation

edited by

Huimin Liu

and

Hongyan Xu

submission deadline 15 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 183 | Submission Open

Keywords: emerging processing technologies; whole grains and pseudocereals; bioactive compounds; nutritional bioavailability; structure– function relationship; metabolic health; food safety and contaminant control; functional ingredients

(This special issue belongs to the Section Grain)

Advances in Structure, Processing, and Functionality of Starch

edited by Hao Lu, Mengshan Shang and Shengyang Ji

submission deadline 15 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 129 | Submission Open

Keywords: starch structure; starch processing and modification; physicochemical properties; food matrix interactions; starch digestibility

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Physics and (Bio)Chemistry)

Toward Zero Waste: The Role of Food Safety Management Systems in Minimizing Food Losses

edited by

Ruth Belmares

and

Mario Cruz

submission deadline 15 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 77 | Submission Open

Keywords: zero-waste; circular economy; food security; developing foods; functional properties; valorization of agri-food; food innovation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Security and Sustainability)

The Science of Olive Oil: From Chemistry to Health Benefits

edited by

Karolina Brkić Bubola

and

Olivera Koprivnjak

submission deadline 15 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 72 | Submission Open

Keywords: olive oil; olive oil production technology; olive oil quality; olive oil composition; olive oil authenticity; bioactive constituents; volatile compounds; sensory characteristics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Foods)

Functional Foods for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention—2nd Edition

edited by

Zheng Ma

,

Iain A. Brownlee

and

Caili Fu

submission deadline 15 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 52 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional foods; novel food products; bioactive compounds; non-communicable diseases; health promotion; disease prevention

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutraceuticals, Functional Foods, and Novel Foods)

Advanced Intelligent Detection and Biosensing Technologies for Food Safety: Pathogen Detection and Quality Monitoring

edited by

Xiaojun Bian

and

Juan Yan

submission deadline 15 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 46 | Submission Open

Keywords: food safety; biosensing technologies; intelligent detection; foodborne pathogens; food quality monitoring; molecularly imprinted polymers; sensing materials; on-site detection; point-of-care testing

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Analytical Methods)

Recent Advances in Extraction Technologies and Health Benefits of Bioactive Compounds from Foods

edited by

Chun-Yung Huang

submission deadline 16 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2102 | Submission Open

Keywords: bioactive compounds; extraction technologies; supercritical fluid extraction; ultrasound-assisted extraction; microwave-assisted extraction; enzyme-assisted extraction; functional foods; antioxidant activity; chronic disease prevention; green extraction; nutraceuticals; pharmaceuticals; complementary therapeutic effects; biological functions; signal transduction pathway; response surface methodology; mechanisms of action

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Nutrition)

Stable Delivery and Targeted Release of Functional Factors and Probiotics in Food: From Theory to Application

edited by Zhongyuan Zhang and Yayuan Xu

submission deadline 16 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 598 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional factors; probiotics; stable delivery; targeted release

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Nutrition)

Meat and Meat Products: Quality, Safety, and Consumer Perception

edited by

Jun He

submission deadline 18 Nov 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 4794 | Submission Open

Keywords: meat quality and safety; consumer perception; taste and texture enhancement; novel meat processing technologies; hazard reduction; natural additives; functional ingredients in meat products; sensory characteristics; meat flavor improvement

(This special issue belongs to the Section Meat)

Rheology and 3D Printing for Future Foods

edited by Azarmidokht Gholamipour-Shirazi,

Antonio Gattuso

and

Danijela Bursać Kovačević

submission deadline 19 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 597 | Submission Open

Keywords: 3D food printing; edible materials; rheology; complex fluids; food inks; additive manufacturing; viscoelasticity; textural properties; food design; personalized nutrition

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Engineering and Technology)

Lactic Acid Bacteria: The Functions and Applications in Foods—2nd Edition

edited by

Qingping Zhong

and Zhenlin Liao

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2757 | Submission Open

Keywords: lactic acid bacteria; bioactive compounds; probiotics; prebiotics; postbiotics; gut microbiota; antibacterial; quorum sensing; biofilm

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutraceuticals, Functional Foods, and Novel Foods)

Closing the Loop in Value-Added Foods of Animal Origin: Innovations via Upcycled Ingredients

edited by

Cristina Anamaria Semeniuc

,

Melinda Fogarasi

and

Maria-Ioana Socaciu

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2370 | Submission Open

Keywords: upcycled ingredients; food by-products; food waste; animal-origin foods; food reformulation; value-added foods; functional properties; nutritional properties; food safety; shelf-life; health-promoting potential; sustainability; circular economy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Meat)

From Sea to Fork: Seafood Processing, Preservation and Effects on Human Health

edited by

Shuai Wei

and

Wenzheng Shi

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2316 | Submission Open

Keywords: seafood processing; preservation technologies; nutritional quality; bioactive components; food safety; intelligent and active packaging; human health impacts

(This special issue belongs to the Section Foods of Marine Origin)

Advanced Innovations in Seafood Processing, Preservation, and Bioactive Compounds

edited by

Di Wang

,

Haiyun Wu

and Huan Xiang

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1863 | Submission Open

Keywords: seafood processing; preservation technology; bioactive peptides; umami compounds; intelligent packaging; green extraction; sensory and texture quality; sustainable utilization

(This special issue belongs to the Section Foods of Marine Origin)

Functional Ingredients and Natural Extractions in Foods: Sources, Health Benefits and Disease Prevention—2nd Edition

edited by Qiong Wang and Yanli Wang

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1419 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional food; natural plant resources; extraction techniques; chemical compounds; prebiotic and probiotics; physiological functions; chronic diseases; antioxidants; immunity; neurodegeneration or neurological complication; cardiovascular diseases; metabolic diseases

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutraceuticals, Functional Foods, and Novel Foods)

Grains and Grain-Based Products: Processing Technologies, Properties and Nutritional Value

edited by

Xiangli Ding

and

Xiaohu Luo

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 237 | Submission Open

Keywords: grains and grain-based products; processing technologies; physicochemical and processing characteristics; quality and characteristics; nutritional value; functional grain products; sustainable grain utilization

(This special issue belongs to the Section Grain)

Sustainable Protein from Food Waste: Modification Using Non-Thermal Techniques and Characterization

edited by

Pradyuman Kumar

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 35 | Submission Open

Keywords: food waste; protein; non-thermal processing; protein modification; functional properties; structural properties; nutritional value; bioavailability; in-vitro protein digestibility; amino acid profile

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Security and Sustainability)

Recent Advances in Meat Flavor Research: Matrix Changes, Formation Mechanisms and Regulation Strategies

edited by

Bing Zhao

and

Feiran Xu

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 33 | Submission Open

Keywords: meat matrix; flavor regulation; meat matrix– flavor interaction; novel technology; sensory quality

(This special issue belongs to the Section Meat)

Application of Microencapsulation and Controlled Release in Foods

edited by

Servet Gülüm Şumnu

and

Eda Yildiz

submission deadline 24 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1109 | Submission Open

Keywords: emulsion-based encapsulation; including pickering and double emulsions; applied in food systems; complex coacervation approaches tailored for food applications; drying-based encapsulation techniques; such as spray drying and freeze drying; widely used in food formulations; spinning technologies– based encapsulations (electrospinning; centrifugal spinning; melt spinning; etc.) developed for food-grade delivery systems; mathematical modeling of active compound release; performed in food simulants and/or validated in real food systems; influence of encapsulation on the degradation kinetics of active compounds.

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Engineering and Technology)

Advances in Dielectric Heating in Food Processing: Enhancing Safety, Quality, and Sustainability of Plant-Based Foods

edited by Hongfei Fu and

Xiangyu Guan

submission deadline 25 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 4732 | Submission Open

Keywords: dielectric heating; plant-based foods; food safety; nutritional quality; sensory characteristics; industrial application; mechanistic studies; sustainability

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Engineering and Technology)

Recent Developments in 3D Food Printing: Food Properties and Precision Customization

edited by

Youngseung Lee

submission deadline 25 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 220 | Submission Open

Keywords: 3D food printing; precision customization; structure– property relationships; rheological characterization; texture and mouthfeel; instrumental– sensory correlation; personalized nutrition

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Engineering and Technology)

Functional Proteins and Peptides in Food Systems: Bioactivity Evaluation and Nutritional Mechanisms

edited by

Yuan Wang

,

Yixuan Li

and Yanan Sun

submission deadline 25 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 79 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional proteins; bioactive peptides; bioactivity evaluation; nutritional mechanisms; functional foods; digestibility and bioavailability

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Nutrition)

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