Engineering Squalene Biosynthesis: Multi-level Metabolic Strategies for Future Foods
Available online 31 December 2025
Squalene, a high-value food ingredient, faces unsustainable supply challenges. Microbial metabolic engineering offers a sustainable alternative, but achieving high-yield production requires systematic...
Recent advances in enzymatic synthesis, purification and functional characterization of diacylglycerols: A review
Available online 18 December 2025
•Advances in enzymatic synthesis routes for high-purity diacylglycerols (DAG).•Evidence of health benefits of DAG in metabolic regulation and disease prevention.•Development of DAG-based food ingredients...
Food 2050 concept: the trends that shape the future of our food
November 2026
•Food 2050 is a vision for sustainable and healthy global diets by 2050.•By 2050, food production and consumption trends will shape diets and address various challenges.•Plant-based diets, cellular...
The rapid rise of ultra-processed foods brings up human health concerns
March 2027
•A novel NOVA classification system was introduced based on different food processing degrees•Global consumption of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) has increased dramatically•The rapid rise of UPFs brings...
Anti-nutrients of plant-based food: physicochemical properties, effects on health and degradation techniques- a comprehensive review
Available online 28 October 2025
•Plants produce secondary metabolites as a defense mechanism against herbivores.•Antinutrient often in the form of secondary metabolites can reduce the bioavailability of essential nutrients.•Excessive...
Ceylon cinnamon: a versatile ingredient for futuristic diabetes management
June 2022
Cinnamon has been used for centuries as a flavor ingredient and for medicinal purposes. It is known to reduce the risk of cancers, hyperlipidemia, and hyperglycemia due to the presence of a variety...
Classification and antioxidant assays of polyphenols: a review
September 2024
•The antioxidant capacity of polyphenols could be affected by their structure, stability, bioavailability and food matrix.•The chemical antioxidant assays are simple and fast, but these reactions vary...
Vitamin B6 nutrition, metabolism, and the relationship of diseases: current concepts and future research
September 2026
1.This article provides an overview of the historical sources of vitamin B6 and the entire metabolic pathway.2.Recent advances in the impact and relationship of vitamin B6 to various diseases are discussed.3.Summarizes...
Nutritional quality and health benefits of microgreens, a crop of modern agriculture
September 2021
Microgreens are young, tender greens that are used to enhance the color, texture, or flavor of salads and main dishes. They can be grown in small scales and indoors, making them widely adopted by controlled...
Review on Pectin: Sources, Properties, Health Benefits and Its Applications in Food Industry
March 2026
•Agricultural waste products can be a source of pectin extraction.•Pectin has emerged as a versatile hydrocolloid with many potential applications.•Structure, sources and extraction techniques affect...
Strategies to minimize post-harvest waste of fruits and vegetables: current solutions and future perspectives
May 2026
Post-harvest waste of fruits and vegetables has rapidly become a serious global issue within the past few decades. This waste, which ranges from 40% to 44%, is influenced by various physical, social,...
Edible insects as future food: chances and challenges
September 2021
The consumption of insects (entomophagy) has recently attracted global attention for health reasons as well as environmental and economic benefits. Achieving environmentally sustainable food security...
Review on herbal tea as a functional food: classification, active compounds, biological activity, and industrial status
September 2023
This paper reviews recent and historical reports identifying the active constituents of herbal teas. It also summarizes literature on the biological activity and potential mechanisms of action of herbal...
Gut Bacteroides fragilis in health and diseases: an updated review
January 2027
•PULs and CCF facilitate the colonization of B. fragilis in host intestinal mucosa.•BSAP and T6SS enhance the inter-bacterial competition of B. fragilis.•BFT, LPS and oxidative stress response are pathogenic...
Wheatgrass (Triticum aestivum): a miraculous microgreen: an overview
May 2025
Plants have been utilized by humans throughout history for a variety of purposes, including sustenance and medicinal intentions. Since ancient times, wheatgrass has been utilized as a type of microgreen...
An overview on the major mycotoxins in food products: characteristics, toxicity, and analysis
June 2022
Mycotoxins are potentially hazardous secondary metabolites produced by filamentous fungi (molds). These small molecular weight compounds (often less than 1 000 Da) are found in nature and are almost...
Plant-based meat alternatives: advancements in ingredients, processing, consumer perception, and future directions
May 2026
•Novel plant-based protein sources enhance nutritional and physiochemical properties of plant-based meat alternatives.•Innovations in processing techniques are shaping the future of plant-based meat...
Trends in molecular gastronomy
March 2027
•Molecular gastronomy allows chefs to push the boundaries of traditional cooking, creating visually stunning and innovative dishes that surprise and delight diners.•Techniques like sous-vide and controlled...
Coconut oil as a therapeutic treatment for alzheimer's disease: a review
March 2022
The coconut tree (Cocos nucifera) which is also known as the “Tree of life” has its own values in each part of the tree and coconut oil is more prestigious among them. At present, the consumption of...
Human breast milk stem cells: characteristics, functions, and future applications
March 2027
•hBSCs have advanced breast milk research over the last decade•hBSCs could regulate lactation, promote infant and child growth and development•hBSCs could promote disease treatment and cellular milk...
Critical review on bioactive substances from sea food and their health promoting effects
March 2027
1.Marine bioactive compounds show strong antimicrobial, anticancer effects etc.2.Peptides from seafoods offer potent therapeutic benefits.3.Polyketides and alkaloids of seafoods show strong anticancer...
Digital Twin Applications in Food Processing and Supply Chains: A Systematic Review
Available online 6 August 2026
•Proposes a 4-tier architecture for digital twins in food processing and supply chain•Maps digital twin use cases in 3 core food scenarios and identifies key research gaps•Uncovers 4D coupling challenges...
Research progress on classification, sources and functions of dietary polyphenols for prevention and treatment of chronic diseases
December 2023
•Diet with polyphenols is strongly related to decrease the risk of chronic diseases.•Classification and sources of dietary polyphenols are systematically summarized.•This paper presents an overview...
High Moisture Extrusion-driven innovations in plant-based meat products: A systematic review of principles, food components, edible attributes, and future development
Available online 12 January 2026
•A systematic framework spanning from raw materials to processing parameters for fiber formation.•Comprehensive analysis of texture, flavor, color and nutritional regulation in PBMAs.•Analysis of the...
Extraction and bioactivities of the chemical composition from Pleurotus ostreatus: a review
June 2024
•Bioactive compounds of Pleurotus ostreatus and extraction methods was reviewed.•Bioactivities of Pleurotus ostreatus and working mechanisms were shown clearly.•Pleurotus ostreatu is one important material...