FOOD REVIEWS INTERNATIONAL
Scope & Guideline
Elevating Standards in Food Safety and Processing
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Nutritional Science:
The journal emphasizes the exploration of nutritional components of food, particularly the health benefits and bioactive properties of various food sources such as fruits, vegetables, grains, and animal products. - Food Processing Technologies:
It covers advancements in food processing methods, including novel extraction techniques, non-thermal processing, and the application of emerging technologies to enhance food safety, quality, and shelf-life. - Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals:
The focus includes the development of functional foods and nutraceuticals, examining their health-promoting effects and potential applications in disease prevention and management. - Food Safety and Quality Control:
Research on food safety, including the detection of contaminants, mycotoxins, and the use of innovative packaging solutions to enhance food safety and quality. - Sustainable Food Practices:
Emphasis on sustainable practices in food production and processing, including the valorization of food waste and by-products, and the use of alternative protein sources. - Consumer Health and Dietary Trends:
The journal also addresses consumer health concerns and dietary trends, focusing on the implications of food choices on health and wellness.
Trending and Emerging
- Plant-Based Foods and Proteins:
There is a growing trend towards plant-based foods, with an increasing number of studies focusing on their health benefits, functional properties, and applications in alternative protein sources. - Bioactive Compounds and Functional Ingredients:
Research on bioactive compounds derived from various food sources is on the rise, emphasizing their health benefits and potential therapeutic applications. - Food Safety Innovations:
Emerging technologies for food safety, including novel detection methods and the application of nanotechnology, are gaining attention as critical areas of research. - Microbiome and Food Interactions:
The exploration of the gut microbiome's relationship with food and its impact on health is a rapidly growing area of interest, reflecting the increasing understanding of dietary influences on health. - Sustainable Food Systems and Waste Valorization:
There is a notable shift towards sustainable food systems, focusing on the valorization of food waste and by-products, as well as the integration of sustainability in food production and processing.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Food Processing Techniques:
There has been a noticeable reduction in the focus on conventional food processing methods, as the field moves towards embracing modern technologies and innovative practices. - Basic Nutritional Studies:
Basic studies on the nutritional composition of foods are becoming less frequent, with more emphasis placed on the functional and bioactive properties of food components. - Food Additives and Preservatives:
Research on traditional food additives and preservatives is declining, possibly due to increasing consumer demand for clean labels and natural alternatives. - Local and Indigenous Food Practices:
Interest in local and indigenous food practices appears to be waning, as global trends and modern dietary patterns gain more attention in the literature.
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