About this Research Topic
Considering the huge number of natural compounds and biopolymers that can be discovered and applied in food processing, an integrated approach covering source properties and the application of these compounds is necessary. The goal of incorporating natural compounds and biopolymers in food processing is to create safer, healthier, and more sustainable food products.
The Research Topic focuses on utilizing natural compounds and biopolymers in food processing for safer, healthier, and more sustainable food products. Specific themes of interest include:
• Sources of natural compounds and biopolymers.
• Chemical characterization.
• Natural compounds and their role in improving shelf life, sensory attributes, and nutritional value in food processing.
• Exploring biopolymers' unique properties and applications as functional ingredients in thickeners, stabilizers, emulsifiers, encapsulating agents, and edible coatings. Their modification, including physical, chemical, and enzymatic approaches to enhance their physicochemical and biological properties.
• Clean-label and minimally processed foods: Examining the impact of incorporating natural compounds and biopolymers to meet consumer demand.
We welcome various manuscript types, such as original research articles, reviews, perspectives, and experimental studies. Authors should present innovative research, practical applications, and case studies with scientific evidence, clear methodologies, and practical implications for the industry.
Keywords: Natural compounds, Biopolymers, Food processing, Additives, Functional properties, Nutrition, Proteins, Polysaccharides, Lipids, Characterization
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