Current Nutrition and Food Science

Journal Impact Factor: 1.1
Scopus Cite Score: 1.9
Aims and Scope:
Current Nutrition & Food Science publishes frontier research on recent advances in food and nutrition pertaining to their nutritional value, their impact on health and disease, and their molecular and biochemical actions. The journal aims to publish high-quality original research and full-length/mini-review articles, and thematic issues in the following areas:
• Brewing
• Cereal Science
• Clinical Nutrition
• Dairy Science
• Dietetics
• Food Additives
• Food Contaminants
• Food Chemistry
• Food Biochemistry
• Food Engineering
• Food Processing
• Food Microbiology
• Food Technology
• Food Quality
• Food Safety
• Meat Science
• Nutrition and Metabolism
• Nutrition Science
• Nutritional Biochemistry
• Vitamin Research
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Editor-in-Chief:

  • Show Pau-LokeDepartment of Chemical Engineering
    Khalifa University
    Abu Dhabi
    UAE

ISSN: 1573-4013 (Print)

eISSN: 2212-3881 (Online)

Special Issues With Active Call for Papers

Submission closes on: Aug 21, 2026
Innovating Functional Foods Through Sensory Science

Sensory experience is a decisive factor in the acceptance and success of functional foods, often outweighing health benefits in influencing consumer preference. This special issue focuses on the role of sensory science and technology in formulating, optimizing, and standardizing functional foods aimed at improving organoleptic attributes, human health and nutrition. Specifically, this issue highlights recent research trends on bioactive-rich foods from both dairy and plant-based sources, and explores strategies to optimize sensory properties while maintaining... see more

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Guest Editor(s): Dr. Rahul Mehra
Co-Guest Editor(s): Dr. Naveen Kumar
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Submission closes on: Jun 07, 2026
Medicinal Plants and Herbs in an Organic Life

As the predominant health treatment in different countries and cultures, medicinal plants and herbs remain a predominant health treatment in different parts of the world. Many scholars and researchers in botany, microbiology, pharmacology, and chemistry have been extensively used medicinal plants and herbs in the from of drug and dietary supplements. The special issue describes different aspects of the ethnopharmacological uses of medicinal plants; isolation, extraction, and identification of bioactive components from medicinal plants with... see more

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Guest Editor(s): Dr. Mohamad Hesam Shahrajabian
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Submission closes on: May 09, 2026
Ensuring the Integrity of Food Safety within the Food Sector: Evolving Challenges, Innovative Solutions, and Exemplary Global Practices

Food safety continues to be a paramount issue within the global food industry, which comprises establishments such as restaurants, hotels, institutional kitchens, street food vendors, food processing units, and event catering services. As the demand for ready-to-eat meals escalates and consumer dietary preferences diversify, the intricacies of ensuring food safety across catering operations have become increasingly complex. This Special Issue seeks to consolidate high-caliber, original research articles, comprehensive reviews, and pertinent case studies that elucidate... see more

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Guest Editor(s): Dr. Anwar Ali
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Submission closes on: Feb 14, 2026
The Modulation of Brain Ageing Through Healthy Lifestyle, Nutrition, and Sustainable Diet

Leading a healthy lifestyle that incorporates appropriate eating, consistent exercise, enough sleep, stress reduction, and social interaction might help slow down the aging process of the brain, maintain cognitive abilities, and promote general well-being as we age. This special issue provides an excellent opportunity for researchers to work together, bringing complementary skills and knowledge to the table on brain aging, associated illnesses, nutrition, food, and lifestyle variables (exercise and dance). To further our understanding of... see more

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Guest Editor(s): Dr. Anwar Ali
Co-Guest Editor(s): Dr. Muhammad Faisal Manzoor,Dr. Nazir Ahmed
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Submission closes on: Jan 10, 2026
Multi-element Analyses and Chemical-Physical Investigations of Food Samples.

The special issue highlights advancements in food authenticity and contamination studies through chemometric multivariate statistical analyses and chemical-physical methods. Multi-element analyses, combined with spectroscopic techniques, enable the determination of food authenticity by correlating botanical and geographical origins with chemical compositions and ensuring compliance with contamination thresholds established by international legislation. Investigations into radionuclide activity in foodstuffs estimate effective doses from ingestion, safeguarding against ionizing radiation effects. Articles within this issue explore diverse methodologies, including gamma... see more

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Guest Editor(s): Dr. Steven Suryoprabowo
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Submission closes on: Dec 31, 2025
Natural Bioactive Compounds Derivatives in Nutraceutical and Food Science

In the last years, plants have been widely used for their numerous properties and now there is growing interest in the study of classes of compounds obtained from plant species or derived from them. The importance of these natural compounds lies in their important therapeutic purposes, and in their capability to represent a natural way of preventing diseases. The chemical structure of natural bioactive compounds influences their activity and use. Appropriate extraction methods, new synthetic... see more

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Guest Editor(s): Dr. Letizia Giampietro
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Submission closes on: Dec 31, 2025
Functional Foods in Human Health and Beyond

Foods are important source of nutrients including carbohydrates, proteins, lipids and other minerals. Furthermore, the functional foods are those agents that have additional components that are essential supports to the body in terms of antioxidant and pharmacologically active agents. The predominant functional foods are of plant in origin, whereas some are of animal in origin. These functional foods are important in the management of various diseases in humans and animals. The present thematic issue will... see more

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Guest Editor(s): Dr. Arunaksharan Narayanankutty
Co-Guest Editor(s): Dr. Satheesh George
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Submission closes on: Dec 31, 2025
The Core Linkage Between Probiotics Encapsulation by the Natural Phytochemicals as Health and nutritional-related Functional Products: Recent Applications

The exploration of probiotics encapsulation through natural phytochemicals has emerged as a pivotal area of research, particularly in the context of health and nutrition. Probiotics, defined as live microorganisms that confer health benefits to the host, have gained considerable attention for their role in enhancing gut health, boosting the immune system, and preventing various diseases. However, the stability and viability of probiotics during storage and gastrointestinal transit remain significant challenges. Recent advancements in encapsulation techniques... see more

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Guest Editor(s): Dr. Mostafa Gouda
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Submission closes on: Dec 31, 2025
Harnessing Bioactive Compounds from Food Waste: Sustainable Extraction Strategies and Health Applications

Food waste presents a significant challenge across the postharvest cycle, from agricultural production to distribution. However, within this waste lies a treasure trove of bioactive chemicals that hold immense potential for nutraceuticals, functional foods, and postharvest additives, including antimicrobials. Various extraction methods, such as solvent extraction (SE), supercritical fluid extraction (SFE), subcritical water extraction (SCW), enzymatic extraction, ultrasounds, cold plasma, and microwaves, offer green technology-based solutions for harnessing these bioactive components. Moreover, India's substantial portion... see more

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Guest Editor(s): Dr. Debashis Dutta
Co-Guest Editor(s): Dr. Shankar Khade
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Submission closes on: Dec 31, 2025
Bioactive Compounds, Functional Foods, Metabolism, and Health

Nutrition, metabolism, and their intervention strategies have become focal points of interest in the study of metabolic syndrome and health. Bioactive compounds, phytochemicals, and functional foods play crucial roles in modulating metabolic processes and improving human health. Moreover, the composition of the gut microbiome is also believed to be closely linked with diseases such as metabolic syndrome. Therefore, by thoroughly investigating the interactions of bioactive compounds and phytochemicals with hosts in human, animal, and cell... see more

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Guest Editor(s): Zheng Ruan
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