Future Trends of Food Processing and Food Preservation Techniques
A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050). This special issue belongs to the section "Sustainable Food".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 28 February 2025 | Viewed by 914
Special Issue Editor
Interests: starch nanotechnology; resistant starch; cereal science; food processing; food rheology
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue focuses on high-quality research on future food processing trends and preservation techniques, which are constantly evolving and driven by the advancement of technology, consumer demand, and sustainability concerns. Such future trends reflect the growing emphasis on sustainability, health, and innovation in the food sector. By embracing new technologies and practices, food manufacturers can meet the evolving needs of consumers while reducing waste and environmental impact to promote the long-term health and viability of the planet and its resources. Research concerning innovative food processing and food preservation techniques is welcome. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Nanomaterials related to foods and food products and their applications;
- Green synthesis of starch nanoparticles and the applications;
- Emerging food preservation techniques;
- Advanced food packaging technology;
- Plant-based preservation;
- Biopreservation;
- Clean label ingredients;
- 3D food printing;
- Non-thermal processing;
- Minimal processing techniques;
- Fermentation and cultured foods;
- Artificial intelligence in food processing;
- Radiation processing and pulsed electric fields.
I look forward to receiving your contributions.
Dr. Hung-Ju Liao
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- nanomaterials
- green synthesis
- starch nanoparticles
- food packaging
- clean label
- minimal processing techniques
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