Journal of Future Foods
Scope & Guideline
Unlocking the potential of future foods.
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Food Quality and Preservation:
Research on methods to enhance the quality and extend the shelf life of food products, including postharvest treatments, packaging innovations, and preservation techniques. - Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals:
Investigation into foods that provide health benefits beyond basic nutrition, including studies on bioactive compounds, their mechanisms of action, and their role in disease prevention. - Food Safety and Technology:
Exploration of advanced technologies for food safety, such as detection methods for contaminants and the use of nanotechnology and molecular approaches to enhance food safety. - Sustainable Food Production:
Focus on sustainable practices in food production, including the use of alternative proteins, functional ingredients from plant sources, and the implications of food systems on health and the environment. - Cultural and Ethnobotanical Studies:
Examination of traditional and culturally significant foods, their nutritional value, and their potential applications in modern diets.
Trending and Emerging
- Plant-Based and Alternative Proteins:
An increasing focus on plant-based ingredients and alternative protein sources, reflecting consumer interest in sustainability and health, alongside research into their functional properties. - Bioactive Compounds and Health Benefits:
Heightened attention on the identification and application of bioactive compounds from various food sources, particularly in relation to their health-promoting effects and potential therapeutic uses. - Food-Tech Innovations:
Emerging research into food technology innovations, including nanotechnology, encapsulation methods, and novel processing techniques aimed at improving food safety and nutritional value. - Microbiome and Gut Health:
A growing trend in studies exploring the relationship between diet, gut microbiota, and overall health, emphasizing the implications for functional food development. - Sustainable and Ethical Food Systems:
An increasing number of publications addressing the sustainability of food systems, ethical considerations in food production, and the socio-economic impact of food choices.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Food Preservation Techniques:
Research focused on conventional methods of food preservation has decreased, likely due to the rise of more advanced technologies and methods that promise better results. - Single Ingredient Studies:
Papers exclusively examining single food items or ingredients without broader implications for food systems or health benefits have become less common, reflecting a shift towards more integrative studies. - General Nutritional Studies:
While nutrition remains a key area, studies that do not incorporate innovative methodologies or novel food sources are becoming less frequent, as the journal emphasizes cutting-edge research.
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