Application of Analytical Chemistry in Food Science
A special issue of Molecules (ISSN 1420-3049). This special issue belongs to the section "Food Chemistry".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 September 2025 | Viewed by 12
Special Issue Editors
Interests: food chemistry; food contaminants; packaging migration; bioactive; sample preparation; coupled chromatographic techniques
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Interests: food chemistry; food safety; food contaminants; sample preparation; multidimensional gas chromatography; mineral oil hydrocarbons; food authenticity; bioactive compounds
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Interests: food chemistry; food processing; bioactive compounds; food safety; food contaminants
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue on the “Application of Analytical Chemistry in Food Science” highlights the crucial role of advanced analytical methods in maintaining and improving food safety, quality, and authenticity. It emphasizes research that connects innovative analytical techniques with practical applications in food science. Key topics include the development and optimization of methods for detecting contaminants or food components of special interest (i.e., bioactive compounds), as well as studies on food authenticity and traceability, which are essential for combating food fraud, ensuring compliance with regulations, and building consumer trust. This Special Issue welcomes contributions that utilize cutting-edge techniques, including spectroscopy, chromatography, and advanced real-time monitoring tools. Additionally, it encourages research on the analysis of functional compounds, nutritional profiling, and process optimization. Particular attention is devoted to research focused on sustainability into food analysis, promoting the innovative use of byproducts from food industries, waste reduction, and alignment with circular economy principles. This comprehensive approach aims to inspire the development of practical, cost-effective, and scalable solutions that not only enhance food safety and quality but also contribute to environmental sustainability and resource efficiency in the food sector.
Dr. Sabrina Moret
Dr. Laura Barp
Dr. José Pinela
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- analytical chemistry
- food safety
- food authenticity
- food contaminants
- spectroscopic methods
- chromatographic techniques
- advanced sample preparation
- sustainability in food analysis
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