Special Issues

Foods publishes Special Issues to create collections of papers on specific topics, with the aim of building a community of authors and readers to discuss the latest research and develop new ideas and research directions. Special Issues are led by Guest Editors, who are experts on the topic. The journal’s Editor-in-Chief and/or designated EBM will oversee Guest Editor appointments and Special Issue proposals, checking their content for relevance and ensuring the suitability of the material for the journal. The papers published in a Special Issue will be collected and displayed on a dedicated page of the journal’s website. For any inquiries related to a Special Issue, please contact the Editorial Office.

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New Approaches to Improving the Quality and Safety of Meat and Meat Products submission deadline 20 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 82 | Submission Open
Keywords: meats; new technology; new processes; non-thermal processes; nitrites; salt; lipids; natural preservatives; antioxidant; microorganism; “ artificial meat”
(This special issue belongs to the Section Meat)
Preparation of Food Emulsions and Their Physical and Chemical Properties submission deadline 20 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 26 | Submission Open
Keywords: encapsulation; emulsion; interfacial properties; rheology; green emulsification; biopolymers; new biological resources
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Physics and (Bio)Chemistry)
Feature Review on Plant Foods submission deadline 25 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 20 | Submission Open
Keywords: vegetables; fruits; legumes; agri-food wastes; diet; health; bioactive compounds
(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Foods)
Functional Regulation, High-Value Processing and the Utilization of Starch-Based Foods
edited by Han Tao
submission deadline 25 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 6 | Submission Open
Keywords: cereal processing; starch; gluten; fiber; interactions
(This special issue belongs to the Section Grain)
Chemical Properties, Extraction Methods and Bioaccessibility of Bioactive Substances in Plant Foods
edited by Cecilia E. Martínez-Sánchez
submission deadline 28 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 12 | Submission Open
Keywords: bioactive compounds; extraction methods; bioaccessibility; functional foods; chemical properties
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutraceuticals, Functional Foods, and Novel Foods)
Recent Advances and New Strategies to Improve Meat and Meat Products Quality and Preservation submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | 9 articles | Viewed by 26079 | Submission Open
Keywords: animal diet; natural ingredients; functional compounds; meat processing; nutritional quality; reformulation; shelf life; sensory analysis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Meat)
Structural Characterization of Food Proteins and Peptides submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6939 | Submission Open
Keywords: Foods; Proteins; Peptides; Bioactive compounds; Proteomics; Food allergy; Food traceability; Food safety
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Physics and (Bio)Chemistry)
The Study and Development of Plant-Based Alternatives to Animal Food Products
edited by
submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 6098 | Submission Open
Keywords: plant-based; meat alternatives; animal product alternatives; sustainable proteins; alternative proteins; analysis; vegetarian; product development; chemometric analysis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Foods)
Functional Foods (Phytochemicals) and Dietary Supplements in Prevention of Chronic Disorders/Conditions submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4279 | Submission Open
Keywords: phytochemicals; polyphenols; chronic disease; dietary supplementation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutraceuticals, Functional Foods, and Novel Foods)
Factors Influencing Public Acceptance of Innovative Food Technologies and Products
edited by and
submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2712 | Submission Open
Keywords: sensory evaluation; consumer preference; food technology; food science; edible crops; postharvest technology; descriptive language; lexicons
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sensory and Consumer Sciences)
Strategies for Improving the Characteristics, Quality and Safety of Meat Products
edited by
submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2203 | Submission Open
Keywords: processing techniques; quality improvement; innovations; sanitary quality; nutritional quality; meat products; meat processing; raw materials; additives; biochemical composition
(This special issue belongs to the Section Meat)
Salt Reducing Strategies in Food Production
edited by , Volker Heinz and
submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 84 | Submission Open
Keywords: salt reduction; sodium reduction; reformulation; salt substitutes; salt replacers
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Engineering and Technology)
Feature Review on Food Nutrition
edited by
submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 51 | Submission Open
Keywords: bioactive compounds; human nutrition; lifestyle; metabolomics; microbiome; nutrients; phytochemicals; sustainable; safety
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Nutrition)
Application of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Food Safety
edited by Yamine Bouzembrak
submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 14 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence (AI); machine learning (ML); food safety; predictive modelling in food safety; risk assessment; sensor-based monitoring; food traceability and smart labelling; quality control and inspection; decision support systems; regulatory compliance; smart sensors and Internet of Things (IoT); foodborne pathogens; personalized nutrition; food fraud detection
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Quality and Safety)
Application of Instrumental Chemistry in Food Analysis
edited by Roberta Foligni and
submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 11 | Submission Open
Keywords: food structure; food composition; by-products; physicochemical properties; thermal characteristics; analytical methods; chromatography; mass spectrometry; spectroscopy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Analytical Methods)
Advances in the Application of Cold Plasma Technology for Food Quality and Safety
edited by , and Junior Bernardo Molina-Hernández
submission deadline 15 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 44 | Submission Open
Keywords: novel systems; food safety; food quality; pathogen inactivation; shelf-life extension; surface decontamination; non thermal processing; functionality of food materials; sustainability
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Engineering and Technology)
Bioactive Compounds and Biocatalysts: Application in the Food Industry in Non-encapsulated or Micro/Nano-Encapsulated Form submission deadline 15 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 29 | Submission Open
Keywords: bioactive compounds; biocatalysts; micro/nano-encapsulation; functional food formulation; functional food ingredient; edible films and coatings; gastrointestinal digestion; health-promoting properties; sensory properties
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Physics and (Bio)Chemistry)
Studying Food Digestion towards Healthier Future Food Choices
edited by
submission deadline 29 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 45 | Submission Open
Keywords: functional foods; alternative proteins; food bioactives; digestibility; bioaccessibility; bioavailability; colon microbiota; food delivery systems; in vitro digestion models; food re-formulation; foodomics; non-thermal food processing; satiety; glycemic index; digestive proteolysis.
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Engineering and Technology)
Editorial Board Members’ Collection Series in “Food Waste and Byproduct Valorization” submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | 13 articles | Viewed by 14279 | Submission Open
Keywords: process intensification and efficiency; food waste/byproduct management and valorization; emerging technologies; bioactive compounds; biorefinery
Digital Innovation in Agricultural and Food Technology submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 6422 | Submission Open
Keywords: digital agriculture; precision agriculture; digital technologies; artificial intelligence and big data; data modelling; model integration; smart farming; smart agrifood; foods
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Engineering and Technology)
Probiotic Lactic Acid Bacteria: Functional and Safety Characterization and Employment in the Production of Probiotic (Fermented) Foods and Beverages submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 68 | Submission Open
Keywords: lactic acid bacteria; fermented foods and beverages; probiotics; safety assessment; genomics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Microbiology)
Innovative Chromatographic and Spectroscopic Analytical Methods for Analysis of Foods
edited by
submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 66 | Submission Open
Keywords: column chromatography; thin-layer chromatography; gas chromatography; high-performance liquid chromatography; near-infrared spectroscopy; infrared spectroscopy; raman spectroscopy; laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy; hyperspectral imaging; chemometrics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Analytical Methods)
Food Bioactive Compounds and Emerging Processing and Extraction Techniques
edited by Rosa Maria Cámara, Francesca Bot and Elena Arranz
submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 43 | Submission Open
Keywords: microextraction techniques; extraction techniques; supercritical extraction; subcritical fluid extraction; natural products extraction; green extraction; sustainable extraction methods; dispersive solid-phase extraction; ultrasound-assisted extraction; food bioactive compounds; polyphenols; antioxidants; carotenoids
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Physics and (Bio)Chemistry)
Edible Insects as a Healthy and Sustainable Strategy to Handle Protein Demand and Food Insecurity
edited by and Annalaura Brai
submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 42 | Submission Open
Keywords: edible insects; nutritional components; identification of bioactive compounds; functionalization of edible insects; agrifood by-products
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Security and Sustainability)
Utilization of Biocontrol Agents and Natural Compounds for Enhancing Food Preservation and Functionality submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 8 | Submission Open
Keywords: natural food preservatives; natural compounds; functional foods; microbial metabolites; biocontrol agents; bacteriocins
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Physics and (Bio)Chemistry)
The Health Benefits of Fruits and Vegetables—3rd Edition submission deadline 10 Jan 2025 | Viewed by 21 | Submission Open
Keywords: fruits; horticultural products; health-promoting properties; phytochemicals; epidemiological studies; toxicological studies; nutritional studies; conventional agriculture; organic food
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Nutrition)
Microbiological Safety of Food—2nd Edition
edited by and Valentina Gallo
submission deadline 31 Jan 2025 | Viewed by 88 | 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)
New Insights into Cereals and Cereal-Based Foods (Volume III)
edited by
submission deadline 28 Feb 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 7922 | Submission Open
Keywords: milling; bread making; sourdough; biscuit; cake; noodles and pasta products; consumer perception of grain-based foods; cereal safety and security; wholegrains; pseudocereals and ancient grains; grain breeding; cereal bioactive compounds; gluten free; valorization of cereal bio-products
(This special issue belongs to the Section Grain)
Impact of Processing Technologies on Food Quality and Sensory Properties - 2nd Edition submission deadline 28 Feb 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1779 | Submission Open
Keywords: new and functional ingredients; processing technologies; food quality; sensory properties; consumer acceptance; consumer emotion; purchase intent
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sensory and Consumer Sciences)
Green Processing of Starch: Structure, Function and Application in Food submission deadline 31 Mar 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6286 | Submission Open
Keywords: starch; green processing; starch-based foods; functional food materials; starch-derived foods; structure and function
(This special issue belongs to the Section Grain)
Extraction, Characterization and Application of Natural Product in Foods—2nd Edition submission deadline 31 Mar 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1856 | Submission Open
Keywords: natural products; food; food waste; basic research; industrial application; extraction processes; green chemistry; analytical techniques; composition; physicochemical properties; biofunctional properties
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Physics and (Bio)Chemistry)
New Aspects of Shaping Quality in Meat Production, Processing and Consumption submission deadline 20 Apr 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1322 | Submission Open
Keywords: production of meat and meat products; determinants of meat consumption; safety of meat products; quantity and quality of meat and meat products; health and ecological trends in meat production and processing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Meat)
New Insights into Sources of Nutrients and Bioactive Compounds in Foods submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | 9 articles | Viewed by 20716 | Submission Open
Keywords: alternative sources of nutrients; antioxidants; bioactive peptides; biotechnological and nanotechnological methods in food technology; isolation and characterization of bioactive compounds; medicinal plants; naturally derived active ingredients; novel raw materials for food production; phenolic compounds; waste and by-product valorization
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Nutrition)
Innovative Achievements on Food Processing “From Farm to Fork”
edited by
submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | Viewed by 36 | Submission Open
Keywords: new healthy foods; new food technologies; innovation in food business management; food quality and safety; consumer choices and motivations; environmental conservation
Advances in Sustainable Food Process Engineering
edited by , Shubham Subrot Panigrahi and
submission deadline 31 May 2025 | Viewed by 84 | Submission Open
Keywords: food process optimization; energy-efficient processing; advanced thermal processing; non-thermal processing technologies; process simulation; circular bioeconomy models; waste minimization strategies; water footprint assessment in the food industry; advanced process control; computer-aided modeling and technologies in food processing; life cycle analysis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Engineering and Technology)
Valorization of Agrifood Waste and Byproducts in the Development of New Added-Value Applications submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1091 | Submission Open
Keywords: agrifood waste and byproducts; bioactive compounds; natural extracts; food applications; functional food; non-food applications; bioplastics; packaging; sustainability; circular economy
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