Innovations in Microbiome Research for Functional and Sustainable Food Systems
A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Food Science and Technology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 October 2024 | Viewed by 129
Special Issue Editors
Interests: food microbiome; functional foods; nutrition; fermentation; antimicrobials
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Interests: microbiome; antimicrobials; antibiotics; biofilms
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Interests: immunology; autoimmunity; diet; microbiome; functional foods; antimicrobials
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Interests: biopreservation; antimicrobials; essential oils; plant extracts; functional cultures; food and gut microbiome
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
An increased interest in sustainable agri-food systems for innovative and safe products, services, and bioprocesses is one of the key priorities within the concepts of circular economies and the European Green Deal. The development of novel foods enriched with health-promoting microorganisms and beneficial compounds obtained via biotechnological routes to potentially enhance functional activities at a preventive and therapeutic level is at the heart of food innovation.
At the same time, the valorization of agro-industrial and food waste presents an issue of vital importance for global environmental governance, directly linked with environmental, economic, and social impacts.
In this context, the aim of this Special Issue is to highlight the innovations in microbiome research for functional and sustainable food systems. Original research and review articles are welcome. Potential research topics include but are not limited to the following:
- Gut Microbiome, digestive health, and disease prevention;
- Smart food-grade vehicles for the targeted delivery of beneficial microbes and/or bioactive compounds;
- Functional edible coatings enriched with beneficial microbes and/or bioactive compounds;
- Clinical data on functionality of health-promoting microorganisms and/or bioactive ingredients;
- Regulatory issues associated with novel functional food ingredients/final products.
Prof. Dr. Yiannis Kourkoutas
Prof. Dr. Eugenia Bezirtzoglou
Dr. Christina Tsigalou
Dr. Gregoria Mitropoulou
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- microbiome
- novel functional ingredients/foods
- digestive health
- bioactivity
- bioavailability
- food systems
- sustainability
