Foods

Advances in Protein/Oil-Based Food System: Preparation, Interaction, Physicochemical Characterization and Applications

edited by

and Chaoyi Xue

submission deadline 10 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 650 | Submission Open

Keywords: protein– oil interaction; physicochemical characterization; functional foods; plant-based foods; nutrient delivery; flavor quality; interfacial science; processing technology; structure-function relationship; food stability

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

Advances in Meat Processing Technologies and Quality Assessment

edited by Jing Liao and

Marco Antonio Trindade

submission deadline 10 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 502 | Submission Open

Keywords: meat products; meat processing; meat composition; meat safety; meat quality

(This special issue belongs to the Section Meat)

Application of NIR and Other Non-Destructive Technologies in Food Analysis

edited by Xin Zhou

submission deadline 10 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 275 | Submission Open

Keywords: food quality; non-destructive detection; near-infrared spectroscopy; hyperspectral imaging; laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy; Raman spectroscopy; spectral analysis; chemometrics; machine learning

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

Spectroscopy and Intelligent Data Processing for Food Quality, Safety and Authenticity

edited by

Yiying Zhao

,

Chu Zhang

and

Wei Wang

submission deadline 10 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 261 | Submission Open

Keywords: spectroscopic technique innovations; chemometrics and AI integration; food quality and composition analysis; food safety and contaminant screening; authentication and traceability; on-site and industrial-scale applications; sustainability and circular economy

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

Proteins and Bioactive Peptides in Food: Extraction Techniques, Functional Characterization and Structural Characterization

edited by

Di Wu

and Yinan Du

submission deadline 10 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 227 | Submission Open

Keywords: food proteins; bioactive peptides; edible films; structural characterization; active packaging

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

Animal-Based Food Fortified with Natural Bioactives: Balancing Safety, Sustainability and Health Benefits

edited by

Jungseok Choi

,

Xi Feng

and Sin-Young Park

submission deadline 10 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 217 | Submission Open

Keywords: animal-based foods; natural bioactives; functional fortification; cell-cultured foods; sustainability

(This special issue belongs to the Section Meat)

Muscle Products: Processing, Physicochemical Properties and Consumer Acceptance

edited by Iwona Wojtasik-Kalinowska,

Monika Marcinkowska-Lesiak

and

Arkadiusz Szpicer

submission deadline 10 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 214 | Submission Open

Keywords: muscle products; processing technologies; physicochemical properties; consumer acceptance

(This special issue belongs to the Section Meat)

Advances in Functional Foods with Antioxidant Bioactivity: 2nd Edition

edited by

Igor Almeida Rodrigues

, Carla da Silva Carneiro and

Connie Locher

submission deadline 10 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 210 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional foods; bioactive antioxidants; antioxidant-delivery systems; natural antioxidants; antioxidant biological assays

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

Recent Advances in the Microbial and Enzymatic Production of Aroma Compounds

edited by Ling Xu and

Zhongyang Ding

submission deadline 10 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 181 | Submission Open

Keywords: aroma compounds; microbial transformation; enzymatic catalysis; biosynthetic pathways; process intensification; enzyme engineering; enzyme immobilization

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

Microbiological Insights into Fermented Foods

edited by Lorenzo Nissen and

Andrea Gianotti

submission deadline 10 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 168 | Submission Open

Keywords: fermented foods; microbial diversity; functional properties; food safety; microbial ecology; microbial metabolites; translational studies toward the GM

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Microbiology)

Food Brewing Technology and Brewing Microorganisms (Second Edition)

edited by

Guiming Fu

and Yanru Chen

submission deadline 11 Aug 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1448 | Submission Open

Keywords: food brewing technology; brewing microorganisms; alcoholic products; soy sauce; MSG; vinegar; yogurt; cheese; pickle

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Microbiology)

Food Flavor Chemistry and Sensory Properties Analysis

edited by

Mingquan Huang

and Dandan Pu

submission deadline 12 Aug 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1360 | Submission Open

Keywords: food flavor; sensory evaluation; molecular interaction; olfactory mechanisms; new technology; EEG

(This special issue belongs to the Section Sensory and Consumer Sciences)

Plant-Based Proteins: New Technique Development and Emerging Applications

edited by

Oguz Kaan Ozturk

and Hazal Turasan

submission deadline 12 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 439 | Submission Open

Keywords: plant-based proteins; emerging processing technologies; protein functionality; structure– function relationships; sustainable food applications; alternative proteins; valorization of plant byproducts

(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Foods)

Advanced Analytical and Biotechnological Approaches for Food Quality and Safety Improvement

edited by

Shan Liang

and

Lei Cheng

submission deadline 14 Aug 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2161 | Submission Open

Keywords: food analytical methods; food biotechnology; food safety and quality; food authenticity; biosensors; food omics

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

Effect of Changes in Phytochemicals and Biological Activity During Preservation of Fruits and Vegetables

edited by

Narendra Narain

submission deadline 15 Aug 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6234 | Submission Open

Keywords: fruits; vegetables; preservation; nutrition; technologies; nutrients; post-harvest

(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Foods)

Intelligent Modelling and Advanced Processing Technologies: Driving the Future of Food Engineering

edited by

Kai Knoerzer

and

Jordan Pennells

submission deadline 15 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 548 | Submission Open

Keywords: intelligent modelling; hybrid intelligence in food processing; digital twins; advanced and novel processing technologies; process optimisation; machine learning and simulation; high-pressure and thermal technologies; data-driven food engineering; process control and automation

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

Advances in the Properties, Functions, and Novel Applications of Food Hydrocolloids

edited by Qiufang Liang and

Xiaofeng Ren

submission deadline 15 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 235 | Submission Open

Keywords: food hydrocolloids; physicochemical properties; functional modification; green extraction; functional food; plant-based food; food packaging; active ingredient delivery.

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

Nutrients and Flavor in Food Processing—Innovating for Healthier and Tastier Foods

edited by Shuna Zhao and Ming Cai

submission deadline 18 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1188 | Submission Open

Keywords: nutrient retention; sensory evaluation; quality deterioration; food processing; food safety and hazard control; fermentation biotechnology; flavor-nutrient correlations; AI and statistical methods

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

Edible Mushroom: Nutritional Properties and Its Utilization in Foods

edited by

Ewa Jabłońska-Ryś

,

Aneta Sławińska

and

Katarzyna Skrzypczak

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 13812 | Submission Open

Keywords: edible mushrooms; nutritional composition; medicinal properties; mushrooms processing; functional foods; food additives; culinary applications; byproduct utilization

(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Foods)

Livestock Products: Edible Quality, Flavor Characteristics, and Nutritional Value

edited by Rui Liu,

Haotian Liu

and Jiao Liu

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 12193 | Submission Open

Keywords: livestock products; edible quality; flavor characteristics; nutritional value; biological factors; biochemical metabolism; processing technologies; protein functionality; consumer preferences; value-added processing

(This special issue belongs to the Section Meat)

Starch and Starch-Based Products: Processing, Functions and Applications—2nd Edition

edited by

Jinpeng Wang

and

Chao Qiu

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6376 | Submission Open

Keywords: starch and starch-based food processing; and starch structure modification; the application of modified starch; the function of starch-based food; starch-based novel materials; including nanoparticles; emulsions; lipsomes; hydrogels; etc.

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

Advanced Technologies in Detecting and Controlling Foodborne Pathogens

edited by Wenyuan Zhou, Zhenquan Yang, Yajun Gao and Lei Yuan

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1939 | Submission Open

Keywords: foodborne pathogens; microbiota in food industry; control technologies; bacteriophage-based approaches; antimicrobial agents; real-time detection methods; biosensor; analysis method

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

Biocatalytic Strategies for Sustainable Extraction and Production of Functional Food Ingredients

edited by Milica Simović,

Marija Ćorović

,

Ana Milivojević

and

Katarina M. Banjanac

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1278 | Submission Open

Keywords: biocatalysis ; enzyme engineering ; enzyme immobilization ; bioactive molecules ; prebiotics ; enzyme-assisted extraction ; waste and by-product valorization

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

Advances in Food Contaminant Control Strategies: Detection, Prevention and Detoxification

edited by

Chongxin Xu

and Li Yu

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1089 | Submission Open

Keywords: pesticides; veterinary drugs; foodborne pathogenic microorganisms; biological toxins; microplastics; antibody; immunoassay; risk assessment; biological prevention and control; biodegradation; AI and gene editing

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Toxicology)

The Application and Recent Advances in Intelligent Machines for Improving the Quality of Agri-Food Products

edited by

Xiangyi Meng

,

Shujuan Yi

and Yanlong Han

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 640 | Submission Open

Keywords: intelligent agri-food machinery equipment; agri-food security; quality control in processing; numerical simulation; efficiency-enhancing technologies in agri-food processing

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

Exploring the Role of Protein in Dairy Products: Nutrition, Functionality and Innovation

edited by

Shaozong Wu

,

Jinhua Hu

and

Christelle Turchiuli

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 502 | Submission Open

Keywords: dairy proteins; protein functionality; bioactive peptides; digestibility and bioavailability; sustainable processing; product innovation; food product engineering; food process engineering; multi-scale characterization; protein alternatives

(This special issue belongs to the Section Dairy)

Protein–Polyphenol–Dietary Fiber Interactions in Food Systems: Mechanisms, Processing Control, and Health Implications

edited by Feiyue Ren and

Lingxiao Gong

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 257 | Submission Open

Keywords: protein– polyphenol interaction; dietary fiber; ternary complexes; food matrix; colloids; gels; emulsions; processing; bioaccessibility; digestion kinetics; glycemic response; gut microbiota

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

Food Chemistry Insights: Detection and Quantification of Bioactive Compounds

edited by

Jaecheol Kim

and Suna Kim

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 227 | Submission Open

Keywords: quantitative analysis; bioactive compounds; LC– MS/MS; GC– MS/MS; functional components; method validation

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

Oral Food Processing and Sensory Perception

edited by Dandan Pu and

Xinmiao Wang

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 227 | Submission Open

Keywords: food oral processing; oral processing and/or masticatory behavior; dynamic flavor perception; multisensory integration; salivary modulation; neuroimaging techniques (EEG/fMRI); healthy food design (sugar/salt/fat reduction)

(This special issue belongs to the Section Sensory and Consumer Sciences)

Novel Insights on Utilization of Emulsions and Emulsifiers in the Food Field

edited by

Chengcheng Gao

and

Liang Zhang

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 218 | Submission Open

Keywords: emulsions; emulsifiers; delivery systems; food functionality; sustainable food; cultured meat; edible coatings; food structure

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

Analysis of Aroma Compounds and Sensory Properties in Wines

edited by Carlos Diaz Romero and

Jesús Heras-Roger

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 218 | Submission Open

Keywords: types of wines; characterization of wines; physicochemical analysis; organoleptic analysis; aroma volatile compounds

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

Marine Polysaccharides: From Structural Analysis to Food Innovation

edited by

Shuang Song

and Fanhua Kong

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 162 | Submission Open

Keywords: marine polysaccharides; alginate; carrageenan; chitosan; bioactive compounds; functional foods; gut microbiota; degradation; biomaterials; sustainability

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

Phytochemical Diversity and Biological Activities: From Plant Sources to Functional Food Applications

edited by Chao Ai and Hui Teng

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 153 | Submission Open

Keywords: plant-derived food components; polyphenols; polysaccharides; bioavailability; delivery systems; functional foods; health benefits

(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Foods)

Recent Research on the Processing Technology and Quality Control of Fruit and Vegetables

edited by

Leiqing Pan

,

Lijun Song

and

Weijie Lan

submission deadline 21 Aug 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 16921 | Submission Open

Keywords: new technologies; methods; theory; and equipment for F& V utilization; quality control; reactivity; and microbial risk in production; artificial intelligence and F& V processing; detection; and control; innovative personalized food products based on F& V by-products; non-destructive and rapid evaluation techniques for quality; safety; and nutrition of F& V (near-infrared spectroscopy; hyperspectral imaging technology; machine vision; etc.)

(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Foods)

Rapid Detection Technology for Food Safety and Quality

edited by

Ruiyun Zhou

and Jianrong Cai

submission deadline 21 Aug 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2218 | Submission Open

Keywords: food safety; multi-analyte detection; on-site analysis; foodborne pathogens; pesticides; SERS; terahertz spectroscopy; near-infrared spectroscopy; biosensors; microfluidic sensors; AI

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

Advances in Preservation and Processing Technologies for Aquatic Products

edited by

Qinxiu Sun

and

Naiyong Xiao

submission deadline 21 Aug 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1015 | Submission Open

Keywords: aquatic products; freezing; preservation; processing; sterilization techniques; new processing technology; flavor; quality

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

Edible Plant-Based Bioactives: Extraction Methodologies and Characterization Techniques

edited by

Marina Russo

and

Giovanna Cafeo

submission deadline 22 Aug 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5125 | Submission Open

Keywords: food chemistry; phytochemicals; phenols; bioactive compounds; analytical techniques; extraction methodology; green chemistry; circular economy; active principal ingredients; biological activities; plant by-products

(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Foods)

Microbiological Safety of Food—2nd Edition

edited by

Giovanni Antonini

and Valentina Gallo

submission deadline 25 Aug 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 7524 | Submission Open

Keywords: food safety; food chain; food packaging; food preservation; food storage; microbiological control; analytical methods; shelf-life of dairy products; meat products; vegetables; ready-to-eat food

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Microbiology)

Advanced Chromatographic and Spectroscopic Techniques in Food Analysis and Quality Control: 3rd Edition

edited by

Mourad Kharbach

submission deadline 25 Aug 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 2270 | Submission Open

Keywords: food control; food analysis; food safety; food classification; quality control; authenticity; gas chromatography; liquid chromatography; spectroscopic techniques; chemometric approaches; multivariate analysis

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

Nuts: A Sustainable Raw Material for Food Innovation and Beyond

edited by

Jasmina Lukinac

and

Marko Jukić

submission deadline 25 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 963 | Submission Open

Keywords: nut-based food products; gluten-free alternatives; functional foods; plant-based diets; bioactive compounds; nuts by-products; sustainability; eco-friendly extraction techniques; non-food applications; waste valorization

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

Hydrocolloids in Food Systems: Extraction and Intermolecular Interactions

edited by

Chen Zhang

,

Yan Hong

, Xing Zhou and

Jin Du

submission deadline 25 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 839 | Submission Open

Keywords: hydrocolloids; extraction; food polysaccharides; starch; protein; rheology; structure; intermolecular interactions; stability; clean label; application

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

Determination of Veterinary Drug Residues and Other Contaminants in Meats and Meat Products

edited by

Wei Wang

and

Leiqing Pan

submission deadline 25 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 241 | Submission Open

Keywords: veterinary drug and contaminant analysis; chemical hazard screening in meat; sample preparation; high-resolution mass spectrometry; rapid detection methods; multi-residue and multi-class analysis; metabolite and contaminant identification; analytical method validation; residue depletion studies; risk assessment of meat products

(This special issue belongs to the Section Meat)

Food Safety and Fungal Toxins: Challenges and Advances in Control and Risk Assessment

edited by

Yelko Rodríguez-Carrasco

submission deadline 26 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 690 | Submission Open

Keywords: mycotoxins; fungal contamination; food safety; toxin detection; risk assessment; foodborne toxins; analytical methods; mycology and food systems; toxin control strategies; food toxicology

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Toxicology)

Micro and Nano-Encapsulation, Retention and Controlled Release of Healthy Substances for Food Applications

edited by Bruna Silva De Farias and

Pinto Luiz Antonio de Almeida

submission deadline 27 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 906 | Submission Open

Keywords: encapsulation; Fickian diffusion; controlled-release mechanism; electrostatic stabilization; steric stabilization; antioxidant stability; microbiological stability; bioaccessibility; bioavailability; interfacial interactions

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

Advances in Functional Colloids and Emulsions and Their Application as Active Packaging Materials in Food Preservation

edited by

Xiaoya Tao

and Bo Zheng

submission deadline 27 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 372 | Submission Open

Keywords: emulsions; colloids; active packaging; food preservation; modification technology; controlled release; active substance loading; nanotechnology; 3D printing

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

Tracing Heavy Metals in Food and the Trophic Chain

edited by

André Pereira

,

Liliana J.G. Silva

and

Angelina Lopes Simoes Pena

submission deadline 27 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 190 | Submission Open

Keywords: heavy metals; food safety; trophic chain; bioaccumulation; biomonitoring; trace element analysis; environmental contamination; dietary exposure; risk assessment

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Toxicology)

Smart Solutions for Sustainable Food Production: Modeling, Simulation & Innovation

edited by

Szabolcs Fogarasi

submission deadline 28 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 872 | Submission Open

Keywords: bioactive compounds; cleaner production; pollution reduction; innovative foods and materials; mathematical modeling; process simulation software; large-scale production; industrial symbiosis

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

Next-Gen Food Supply Chains: Innovation, Leadership, and Resilience

edited by

Sylvain Charlebois

submission deadline 28 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 439 | Submission Open

Keywords: food culture and identity; agri-food innovation; sustainable food practices; culinary anthropology; traditional food systems; food security and sovereignty; consumer food narratives; ethnographic food studies; food system resilience; socio-technical food transitions

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

Drivers, Prevention Strategies and Solution Pathways for Food Loss and Waste

edited by

Monireh Mahmoudi

and Eva Almenar

submission deadline 28 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 238 | Submission Open

Keywords: food loss and waste; consumer and household food waste; behavioral drivers of food waste; food waste prevention and mitigation strategies; supply chain resilience; sustainability interventions; food waste behavior; on-farm food loss; retail and distribution food waste

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

Instrumental and Chemometric Methodologies to Assess Food Quality

edited by

Olga Monago-Maraña

, Fabricio Alejandro Chiappini and

Daniel Martín-Vertedor

submission deadline 29 Aug 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3834 | Submission Open

Keywords: chemometrics; food analysis; quality control; food adulteration; food authentication; machine learning methods; chromatographic techniques; electrochemical sensors; imaging techniques; spectroscopic techniques

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

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