Dear Colleagues,

Fermented foods have a long history and rich variety, and they are popular all over the world. The fermentation of beneficial microorganisms can not only preserve foods effectively, but also give the foods a unique flavor and enrich their nutritional value. The precise development and utilization of superior strains in traditional fermented foods is of great significance for the improvement of their quality. A comprehensive analysis of the functional properties of beneficial microorganisms in fermented foods is a theoretical prerequisite for the development of high-quality fermented foods. In this process, we need to analyze the formation mechanism of unique flavor in fermented foods, the formation and/or enrichment mechanism of nutritional functions, and the mechanism of microorganisms in the preservation of fermented foods. In addition, dissecting the process points of traditional fermented foods, realizing their scale and industrial production, or creating innovative fermented foods are also urgent technical barriers that need to be solved in the current fermented food industry. We are pleased to invite you to submit papers to this Special Issue that highlight the functional properties of microorganisms in fermented foods and the innovative applications of food microorganisms and their metabolism in fermented foods.

In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome. Research areas may include (but are not limited to) the following:

(1) The mining and transformation of dominant strains and their fermentation characteristics;

(2) The evaluation of the functional properties of fermented foods;

(3) Applications of beneficial microorganisms and their metabolites in food;

(4) Process control technology of fermented foods;

(5) The mechanism of the formation of flavor and functional nutrition in fermented foods and evaluation methods;

(6) Novel fermented foods.

We look forward to receiving your contributions.

Dr. Tao Wang
Prof. Dr. Junjie Yi
Guest Editors

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• fermented food
• functional properties
• functional nutrition
• flavor
• antibacterial and preservation