Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition

Papers
(The median citation count of Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition is 12. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2022-06-01 to 2026-06-01.)
ArticleCitations
The effect of the ketogenic diet on Acne: Could it be a therapeutic tool?330
A comprehensive review on glycation and its potential application to reduce food allergenicity182
Amadori compounds: analysis, composition in food and potential health beneficial functions171
The triple interactions between gut microbiota, mycobiota and host immunity141
Omics biomarkers and an approach for their practical implementation to delineate health status for personalized nutrition strategies129
Sirtuin 1 as a potential biomarker of undernutrition in the elderly: a narrative review124
Nature’s palette: An emerging frontier for coloring dairy products121
Bridging epidemiological evidence and dietary health impact models: a structured approach for selecting risk-outcome pairs120
Asparagus saponins: effective natural beneficial ingredient in functional foods, from preparation to applications119
Dietary sialic acids: distribution, structure, and functions107
Gelatin based preservation technologies on the quality of food: a comprehensive review105
Green preparation, safety control and intelligent processing of high-quality tea extract105
Plant based food bioactives: A boon or bane for neurological disorders101
Stilbenes: A new strategy for protecting light-sensitive foods, a review of their structure classification and singlet oxygen quenching mechanism96
Advancements in portable technology for edible vegetable oil authenticity: from species to geographical origin identification93
Exploiting lactic acid bacteria for colorectal cancer: a recent update93
Recent advance in probiotics for the elimination of pesticide residues in food and feed: mechanisms, product toxicity, and reinforcement strategies93
Synergy between oligosaccharides and probiotics: From metabolic properties to beneficial effects91
The emerging role of milk-derived extracellular vesicles in gut pathology and cancer management90
Visualizing the structural and chemical heterogeneity of fruit and vegetables using advanced imaging techniques: fundamentals, instrumental aspects, applications and future perspectives89
The application of starch-based edible film in food preservation: a comprehensive review86
Recent progress of DNA walker and its applications in food safety analysis85
Gel performance of surimi induced by various thermal technologies: A review84
Recent research directions on functional royal jelly: highlights prospects in food, nutraceutical, and pharmacological industries83
Probiotics, bioactive compounds and dietary patterns for the effective management of hyperuricemia: a review83
Application of protein modeling and molecular simulation techniques in the field of food microbial contamination: principles, research status and future prospects83
Food authenticity and the interactions with human health and climate change81
Targeting gut microbiota and bile acid metabolism: dual regulatory strategies of dietary polyphenols against atherosclerosis80
Preparation, pungency and bioactivity of gingerols from ginger ( Zingiber officinale Roscoe): a review79
Cadmium exposure in infants and children: toxicity, health effects, dietary risk assessment and mitigation strategies77
Recent advances in the combinations of plant-sourced natural products for the prevention of mycotoxin contamination in food77
Metabolic, toxicological, chemical, and commercial perspectives on esterification of dietary polyphenols: a review76
Novel sequential and simultaneous infrared-accelerated drying technologies for the food industry: Principles, applications and challenges75
The inhibitory effects of plant additives on biogenic amine formation in fermented foods – a review75
The industrial formulation fallacy: a critical appraisal of the Nova classification system75
Recent advances in essential oil complex coacervation by efficient physical field technology: A review of enhancing efficient and quality attributes75
Effects and mechanisms of resveratrol for prevention and management of cancers: An updated review74
Food processing and processed food intake categories beyond Nova: the PFI classification73
Ovotransferrin, an alternative and potential protein for diverse food and nutritional applications73
Harnessing light: the role of semiconductor technology in boosting phenolic compounds in fruit and vegetable72
Fermentation of Pyropia spp. seaweed: a comprehensive review on processing conditions, biological activities and potential applications in the food industry68
Advances in prepared dish processing using efficient physical fields: A review68
Single-cell proteins: fermentation pathways, nutritional quality and digestibility, and a techno-economic and environmental outlook for sustainable scale-up67
Recent advances in the application of nanotechnology to create antioxidant active food packaging materials67
Recent trends in design of healthier plant-based alternatives: nutritional profile, gastrointestinal digestion, and consumer perception66
In vivo evidences of the health-promoting properties of bioactive compounds obtained from olive by-products and their use as food ingredient66
Improving potential strategies for biological activities of phlorotannins derived from seaweeds66
(Poly)phenol metabotypes and cardiometabolic health: a systematic review64
Effects of emerging food pretreatment and drying techniques on protein structures, functional and nutritional properties: An updated review64
New opportunities and advances in quercetin-added functional packaging films for sustainable packaging applications: a mini-review64
The useful biological properties of sucrose esters: Opportunities for the development of new functional foods63
Cereal polyphenols inhibition mechanisms on advanced glycation end products and regulation on type 2 diabetes63
Intestinal organoid technology and applications in probiotics63
Exploring the dual role of anti-nutritional factors in soybeans: a comprehensive analysis of health risks and benefits62
Strawberry (Fragaria x Ananassa) intake on human health and disease outcomes: a comprehensive literature review62
Natural polysaccharides as multifunctional regulators of energy metabolism: mechanisms, structure-activity relationships, and cross-disease applications62
Influence of ozone treatment on functional and rheological characteristics of food products: an updated review61
Developments in food neonicotinoids detection: novel recognition strategies, advanced chemical sensing techniques, and recent applications61
Effects of mitochondria on postmortem meat quality: characteristic, isolation, energy metabolism, apoptosis and oxygen consumption61
Comparative bioavailability of vitamins in human foods sourced from animals and plants61
Health-promoting germinated rice and value-added foods: a comprehensive and systematic review of germination effects on brown rice61
Gut microbiome-based strategies for host health and disease60
Bioactive sulforaphane from cruciferous vegetables: advances in biosynthesis, metabolism, bioavailability, delivery, health benefits, and applications60
Polysaccharides from edible macroalgae: their extraction, purification, and therapeutic potentials in inflammation and oxidative stress-related diseases59
Fungal protein for meat analogues: a review of nutritional, safety, and technological aspects58
The emerging roles of next-generation metabolomics in critical care nutrition58
The use of various statistical methods for authenticity and detection of adulteration in fish and seafood58
Plant polyphenols regulating myoglobin oxidation and color stability in red meat and certain fish: A review57
Sensing materials for fresh food quality deterioration measurement: a review of research progress and application in supply chain57
Metabolic, proteomic and microbial changes postmortem and during beef aging56
Edible films/coatings containing bioactive ingredients with micro/nano encapsulation: A comprehensive review of their fabrications, formulas, multifunctionality and applications in food packaging56
Unlocking the nutritional and functional potential of legume waste to produce protein ingredients56
The impact of exercise and probiotic supplementation on the gut microbiota and management of gestational diabetes mellitus: a critical review56
Anticancer activity of broccoli, its organosulfur and polyphenolic compounds56
Plant-derived nanoparticles and plant virus nanoparticles: Bioactivity, health management, and delivery potential55
Carotenoid content and composition: A special focus on commercially important fish and shellfish55
A comprehensive review of postharvest quality and non-thermal preservation techniques for functional mushrooms54
Gut microbiota: Candidates for a novel strategy for ameliorating sleep disorders54
Dietary inflammation and vascular calcification: a comprehensive review of the associations, underlying mechanisms, and prevention strategies54
The potential use of Zymomonas mobilis for the food industry54
Recent progress in organic–inorganic hybrid materials as absorbents in sample pretreatment for pesticide detection54
Influence of foam mat drying on the nutritional and technological potential of fruits – a review54
Quorum sensing mediates gut bacterial communication and host-microbiota interaction53
Surface-enhanced Raman scattering based on noble metal nanoassemblies for detecting harmful substances in food53
Recent developments in horizontal gene transfer with the adaptive innovation of fermented foods53
Therapeutic effects of icariin and icariside II on diabetes mellitus and its complications52
Compatibility of pulse protein in the formulation of plant based yogurt: a review of nutri-functional properties and processing impact52
Fat replacement and reduction strategies for plant-based foods52
Myricetin ameliorates prediabetes through gut microbiota–SCFAs–Gpr43 axis52
Current status of technological advancement of ultrasound processing in the food industry and its SWOT analysis51
Benefits of probiotic use on COVID-19: A systematic review and meta-analysis51
Gut microbiota: A target for prebiotics and probiotics in the intervention and therapy of food allergy51
Holistic approach to effects of foods, human physiology, and psychology on food intake and appetite (satiation & satiety)51
Toward intelligent 3D food printing: a review on the perspective of materials, fabrication, monitoring, and control51
Defining “low-carb” in the scientific literature: A scoping review of clinical studies50
Metabolism of phenolics in coffee and plant-based foods by canonical pathways: an assessment of the role of fatty acid β-oxidation to generate biologically-active and -inactive intermediates50
The role of artificial intelligence in combating food fraud: a systematic literature review50
Smartphone-integrated visual inspection for enhancing agricultural product quality and safety: a review49
Optimization of spray drying process parameters for the food bioactive ingredients49
Application of nano-ZnO in the food preservation industry: antibacterial mechanisms, influencing factors, intelligent packaging, preservation film and safety49
The importance of supercooled stability for food during supercooling preservation: a review of mechanisms, influencing factors, and control methods49
Advances of nanopore-based sensing techniques for contaminants evaluation of food and agricultural products48
Innovative applications of quantum dots-based surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy for food safety detection48
Biological and thermodynamic stabilization of lipid-based delivery systems through natural biopolymers; controlled release and molecular dynamics simulations48
Exploring fennel ( Foeniculum vulgare ): Composition, functional properties, potential health benefits, and safety47
Covalent organic frameworks assisted for food safety analysis47
The encapsulation strategy to improve the survival of probiotics for food application: From rough multicellular to single-cell surface engineering and microbial mediation47
Amelioration impact of gut-brain communication on obesity control by regulating gut microbiota composition through the ingestion of animal-plant-derived peptides and dietary fiber: can food reward eff46
Volatilome of fermented and roasted Coffea arabica in Brazil: a systematic review of the influence of microbiota and fermentative processes46
From fermentation to function: a critical review of lactic acid bacteria redesign for functional foods and precision nutrition46
An update of aurones: food resource, health benefit, biosynthesis and application46
Encapsulation of phenolic acids within food-grade carriers systems: a systematic review46
Health-promoting properties of barley: A review of nutrient and nutraceutical composition, functionality, bioprocessing, and health benefits45
Upcycling of flaxseed meal from waste into functional ingredients toward zero-waste biorefinery concept: a comprehensive review for maximizing food and nutritional applications45
Hydrogel-integrated sensors for food safety and quality monitoring: Fabrication strategies and emerging applications45
The antibacterial activity of endolysins against food-borne pathogenic bacteria in vitro and foods45
Nano-biocatalysts for food applications; immobilized enzymes within different nanostructures45
Pectin mediates the mechanism of host blood glucose regulation through intestinal flora45
Contribution of mitochondria to postmortem muscle tenderization: a review45
Is the experimental evidence on ultra-processed food and obesity reliable?45
Treatment of diabetic complications: do flavonoids holds the keys?44
Does omega-3 PUFAs supplementation improve metabolic syndrome and related cardiovascular diseases? A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials44
Recent advances in biological properties of brown algae-derived compounds for nutraceutical applications44
Lactic acid bacteria in the functional food industry: biotechnological properties and potential applications44
A comparative analysis of regulatory frameworks and their market impacts on health functional foods: perspectives from South Korea, Canada, the United States, and China43
Sensory evaluation of plant-based cheese: a systematic review with a focus on texture and mouthfeel43
Controlling diabetes with the aid of medicinal herbs: a critical compilation of a decade of research43
Physical modification of vegetable protein by extrusion and regulation mechanism of polysaccharide on the unique functional properties of extruded vegetable protein: a review43
A critical review of electrochemical and optical Vitamin B6 sensing: evolution of biosensor platforms based on advanced nanosystems42
Current status, challenges, and future prospects of non-thermal sterilization technologies in dairy products42
Bioaccessibility and bioavailability of biofortified food and food products: Current evidence42
Nanoarchitectonics of graphene based sensors for food safety monitoring42
Is it still meat? The effects of replacing meat with alternative ingredients on the nutritional and functional properties of hybrid products: a review42
A review of the polyphenols purification from apple products42
Bio surfactants from lactic acid bacteria: an in-depth analysis of therapeutic properties and food formulation42
Effects of Mediterranean diets and nutrigenomics on cardiovascular health42
Dietary anthocyanins balance immune signs in osteoarthritis and obesity – update of human in vitro studies and clinical trials42
Recent advance in technological innovations of sugar-reduced products42
Cocoa polyphenols and milk proteins: covalent and non-covalent interactions, chocolate process and effects on potential polyphenol bioaccesibility41
Pomegranate: historical origins, nutritional composition, health functions and processing development research41
Immune regulation by fermented milk products: the role of the proteolytic system of lactic acid bacteria in the release of immunomodulatory peptides41
The oxidative quality of bi-, oleo- and emulgels and their bioactives molecules delivery41
Progress in enrichment of n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid: a review40
Improving the biological activities of astaxanthin using targeted delivery systems40
Gluten-free grains: Importance, processing and its effect on quality of gluten-free products40
Personalized nutrition: perspectives on challenges, opportunities, and guiding principles for data use and fusion40
The molecular, clinical, technical, and regulatory landscape of seafood allergies and future perspectives40
Control of residual phage in the evaluation of phage-based food safety applications40
Glial cell nutrient sensing: mechanisms of nutrients regulating Alzheimer’s pathogenesis and precision intervention40
Macroalgae-derived bioactive compounds for functional food and pharmaceutical applications—a critical review40
Research progress in the application of emerging technology for reducing food allergens as a global health concern: A systematic review39
Recent advances in gellan gum-based films and its application in sustainable food packaging: a review39
Active induction: a promising strategy for enhancing the bioactivity of lactic acid bacteria39
An appealing review of industrial and nutraceutical applications of pistachio waste39
Bioactive nutraceutical ligands and their efficiency to chelate elemental iron of varying dynamic oxidation states to mitigate associated clinical conditions39
Retraction: Human microbiome and homeostasis: Insights into the key role of prebiotics, probiotics, and symbiotics39
Effects of daily extra virgin olive oil consumption on biomarkers of inflammation and oxidative stress: a systematic review and meta-analysis39
A review of in vitro methods to evaluate the bioaccessibility of phenolic compounds in tropical fruits39
Effects of caffeine ingestion on cardiopulmonary responses during a maximal graded exercise test: a systematic review with meta-analysis and meta-regression39
Structure-function relationship and impact on the gut-immune barrier function of non-digestible carbohydrates and human milk oligosaccharides applicable for infant formula39
Self-selected dietary intake and association with achieved caloric restriction in CALERIE 239
Recent progress in fabrication, characterization and application of functional protein aggregates derived from plant proteins39
Recent advancements with loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) in assessment of the species authenticity with meat and seafood products38
Insights into antibiofilm mechanisms of phytochemicals: Prospects in the food industry38
The relationship between n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids and telomere: A review on proposed nutritional treatment against metabolic syndrome and potential signaling pathways38
Technological innovations enhance postharvest fresh food resilience from a supply chain perspective38
Bacteria from the gut influence the host micronutrient status38
Integrative deep learning framework predicts lipidomics-based investigation of preservatives on meat nutritional biomarkers and metabolic pathways38
Microalgae-derived astaxanthin: bioactivities, biotechnological approaches and industrial technologies for its production38
Prevalence of CAMPYLOBACTER in specific food and food products: a systematic literature review and meta-analysis38
Exploration on anti-hypoxia properties of peptides: a review38
Novel complementary strategies for the management of consistent gastrointestinal symptoms of Celiac disease38
New perspectives on key bioactive molecules of lactic acid bacteria: integrating targeted screening, key gene exploration and functional evaluation38
Plant protein complex prepared from legume protein and cereal protein: sources, techniques and challenges38
Edible pentacyclic triterpenes: A review of their sources, bioactivities, bioavailability, self-assembly behavior, and emerging applications as functional delivery vehicles38
Cronobacter spp. in foods of plant origin: occurrence, contamination routes, and pathogenic potential38
Implications of vitamin D deficiency in systemic inflammation and cardiovascular health38
Nanoliposomal delivery systems of natural antibacterial compounds; properties, applications, and recent advances38
Application and potential of multifrequency ultrasound in juice industry: Comprehensive analysis of inactivation and germination of Alicyclobacillus acidoterrestris spor38
Electromagnetic wave-based technology for ready-to-eat foods preservation: a review of applications, challenges and prospects37
Research progress on the fermentation characterization of non- Saccharomyces yeasts in fruit wines: a review37
Effect of plant sterols on intestinal health: a comprehensive review of biological activity in targeting cancer and inflammation pathways37
The gut odorant receptor and taste receptor make sense of dietary components: A focus on gut hormone secretion37
Bioactive peptides from milk proteins: current insights into novel preparation strategies and application prospects37
Red meat intake and its influences on inflammation and immune function biomarkers in human adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials and observational studies37
Unraveling the sustainable developing future of natural microalgae resource in the food field: from systemic health-promoting research to emerging applications in modern food industry37
Nutrients in rice bran oil and their nutritional functions: a review37
Bacterial nitric oxide synthase in colorizing meat products: Current development and future directions37
Sonoprocessing: mechanisms and recent applications of power ultrasound in food37
Gut firmicutes: Relationship with dietary fiber and role in host homeostasis37
The nutritional contribution and relationship with health of bread consumption: a narrative review37
Progress in advanced biosensors for authentication of animal-origin food37
S-methyl cysteine sulfoxide and its potential role in human health: a scoping review37
Application of essential oils as natural biopesticides; recent advances37
A current insight into Salmonella’s inducible acid resistance37
Adsorbents and biosorbents applied in the mitigation of mycotoxins in food: a systematic review37
Encapsulation of polyphenols in protein-based nanoparticles: Preparation, properties, and applications37
Food-derived peptides as novel therapeutic strategies for NLRP3 inflammasome-related diseases: a systematic review37
Improvement strategies for fats and oils used in future food processing based on health orientation and sustainability: research progress, challenges and solutions37
Exploring the structures and molecular mechanisms of bioactive compounds from marine foods for hyperuricemia prevention: a systematic review36
Anti-aging effects of dietary phytochemicals: From Caenorhabditis elegans , Drosophila melanogaster , rodents to clinical studies36
Cannabis sativa in beverages: incorporation methods, bioactive stability and sensory impact – a critical review36
Recent advances in the detection of pathogenic microorganisms and toxins based on field-effect transistor biosensors36
Overuse of food-grade disinfectants threatens a global spread of antimicrobial-resistant bacteria36
The indicator amino acid oxidation (IAAO) technique: a novel approach to assess protein intakes that maximize whole-body protein anabolism36
Yellow tea: more than turning green leaves to yellow36
Current and future trends in the biocontrol of postharvest diseases36
Correction36
Revalorization of fish viscera as a sustainable source of proteins, lipids and polysaccharides in the food industry35
Bioactivities and mechanisms of dietary proanthocyanidins on blood pressure lowering: A critical review of in vivo and clinical studies35
Postbiotics versus probiotics in early-onset colorectal cancer35
Influence of plant-derived bioactive compounds on iron metabolism: mechanistic insights with translational relevance35
A critical analysis on the concentrations of phenolic compounds tested using in vitro and in vivo Parkinson’s disease models35
Prospects on emerging eco-friendly and innovative technologies to add value to dry bean proteins35
Strategies to optimize the structural and functional properties of myofibrillar proteins: Physical and biochemical perspectives35
Progress on aptamer-based SERS sensors for food safety and quality assessment: methodology, current applications and future trends35
Detoxification of mycotoxins in agricultural products by non-thermal physical technologies: a review of the past five years35
A systematic review on potential microbial carbohydrases: current and future perspectives35
Lipid-based nanocarriers and their potential for incorporation into active edible films/coatings: highlighting nanocochleates as novel and promising nanocarriers35
A comprehensive review of analytical techniques for spice quality and safety assessment in the modern food industry34
5’AMP-activated protein kinase: an emerging target of phytochemicals to treat chronic inflammatory diseases34
A systematic review on the recent advances of wheat allergen detection by mass spectrometry: future prospects34
Impact of processing on the oxidative stability of oil bodies34
Omega-9 monounsaturated fatty acids: a review of current scientific evidence of sources, metabolism, benefits, recommended intake, and edible safety34
Novel insight into the role of sulfur dioxide in fruits and vegetables: Chemical interactions, biological activity, metabolism, applications, and safety34
Nitrate, nitrite and nitrosamines in the global food supply34
Postbiotics for the management of obesity, insulin resistance/type 2 diabetes and NAFLD. Beyond microbial viability34
CRISPR/Cas and Argonaute-powered lateral flow assay for pathogens detection34
X-ray diffraction and its emerging applications in the food industry34
Review of the valorization initiatives of brewing and distilling by-products34
Bioinformatics tools for the study of bioactive peptides from vegetal sources: evolution and future perspectives33
Plant-based proteins: advanced extraction technologies, interactions, physicochemical and functional properties, food and related applications, and health benefits33
Advances in dietary proteins binding with co-existed anthocyanins in foods: Driving forces, structure-affinity relationship, and functional and nutritional properties33
Polymethoxyflavones from citrus peel: advances in extraction methods, biological properties, and potential applications33
Natural products derived from medicinal plants and microbes might act as a game-changer in breast cancer: a comprehensive review of preclinical and clinical studies33
Chemical features and biological functions of water-insoluble dietary fiber in plant-based foods33
From concept to reality: current trends in developing tunable biopolymeric materials for food contact applications33
New insights of flavonoid glycosidases and their application in food industry33
Navigating the shift toward sustainable diets: the use of protein blends in dairy alternatives33
An overview of tea saponin as a surfactant in food applications33
From ocean to table: nutritional value, extraction technologies, and sustainable food applications of brown seaweed proteins33
Food oral processing and eating behavior from infancy to childhood: evidence on the role of food texture in the development of healthy eating behavior33
A comprehensive review on the prevention and regulation of Alzheimer’s disease by tea and its active ingredients33
Mechanistic analysis of starch gelatinization properties regulated by biomolecules: a protein, non-starch polysaccharides and lipids perspective33
Emerging perspectives on analytical techniques and machine learning for food metabolomics in the era of industry 4.0: a systematic review33
Perspective of sodium reduction based on endogenous proteases via the strategy of sodium replacement in conjunction with mediated-curing33
Two decades of research in dietary acrylamide: What do we know today32
Precisely engineering transglycosidases as robust biocatalysts toward glycoside reformation for innovative food processing32
Role of the EPA: DHA dosing ratio in omega-3 supplements on blood fatty acid profiles and inflammation: a systematic review and meta-analysis32
Techno-functional attributes of oilseed proteins: influence of extraction and modification techniques32
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