Food Engineering Reviews
Scope & Guideline
Driving Efficiency and Sustainability in Food Engineering Practices.
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Innovative Food Processing Technologies:
The journal covers a broad range of innovative food processing techniques, including non-thermal processing, drying technologies, and advanced thermal treatments, aimed at improving food quality, safety, and shelf-life. - Sustainable Practices in Food Engineering:
Research on sustainable methods and technologies that minimize waste, reduce energy consumption, and promote environmentally friendly food production practices is a core focus. - Food Quality and Safety Assessments:
The journal emphasizes methods for assessing food quality and safety, including the use of advanced technologies such as hyperspectral imaging, machine learning, and microbial inactivation techniques. - Application of Nanotechnology in Food Systems:
Exploration of nanotechnology applications in food packaging, preservation, and functional food development is a recurring theme, highlighting its potential to enhance food safety and functionality. - Mathematical Modeling and Simulation:
The use of mathematical models and simulations to understand and optimize food processing operations, including heat and mass transfer, microbial kinetics, and texture analysis, is a significant area of research.
Trending and Emerging
- Non-Thermal Processing Technologies:
There is a significant increase in research related to non-thermal processing technologies, such as cold plasma and pulsed electric fields, which are gaining attention for their potential to enhance food safety and quality without compromising nutritional value. - Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Applications:
The integration of AI and machine learning in food quality control and safety assessment is emerging as a vital theme, indicating a shift towards data-driven approaches in food engineering. - Sustainable Food Engineering Practices:
Research focused on sustainability, including energy-efficient processes and waste reduction strategies, is trending as the sector seeks to address environmental concerns in food production. - Advanced Imaging and Sensing Technologies:
The use of advanced imaging techniques, such as hyperspectral imaging, for real-time monitoring and quality assessment of food products is an emerging area of interest. - Valorization of Food By-Products:
Research on the valorization of food by-products and waste management is gaining traction, aligning with global efforts to minimize food waste and enhance resource efficiency in food systems.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Thermal Processing Methods:
There has been a noticeable decrease in research focused on conventional thermal processing methods, as the field shifts towards exploring more innovative and sustainable alternatives. - Basic Food Chemistry and Composition Studies:
Research centered on basic food chemistry and composition is becoming less frequent, possibly due to an increased emphasis on applied research and technological advancements in food processing. - Conventional Food Packaging Technologies:
The exploration of traditional food packaging technologies is declining as the field moves toward more innovative and sustainable packaging solutions, such as biodegradable materials and active packaging. - General Edible Coatings and Preservation Techniques:
While edible coatings are still relevant, there is a decline in studies focused on general preservation techniques, with a growing interest in more specific and advanced methods. - Static Quality Assessment Techniques:
Research on static quality assessment methods is waning, as dynamic and real-time assessment techniques gain more attention in the context of food quality control.
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