Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety

Papers
(The TQCC of Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety is 29. 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.)
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A Framework for Evaluation of New Processing Technologies in Human Milk Banking329
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Giving Credit Where Credit is Due227
Specific surface modification of liposomes for gut targeting of food bioactive agents207
The 11 sins of seafood: Assessing a decade of food fraud reports in the global supply chain155
Organizational unlearning: A risky food safety strategy?152
Advances in riboswitch‐based biosensor as food samples detection tool148
Relevance of the air–water interfacial and foaming properties of (modified) wheat proteins for food systems138
Calcium carbide (CaC 2 ) ripening in fruits: Health risks, non‐destructive detection, quality control, and regulatory frameworks134
Recent advances in activated water systems for the postharvest management of quality and safety of fresh fruits and vegetables134
Supercritical carbon dioxide technology in food processing: Insightful comprehension of the mechanisms of microbial inactivation and impacts on quality and safety aspects131
Potential implications of oxidative modification on dietary protein nutritional value: A review129
A Comprehensive Review on the Structure, Formation, and Multidimensional Characterization of Starch–Guest Inclusion Complexes119
Additional Cover: Cover Image, Volume 24, Issue 4118
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Factors affecting the modification of bovine milk proteins in high hydrostatic pressure processing: An updated review103
A comprehensive overview of emerging processing techniques and detection methods for seafood allergens102
Decoding coffee cardiometabolic potential: Chemical composition, nutritional, and health relationships101
Current progress of emerging technologies in human and animals’ milk processing: Retention of immune‐active components and microbial safety100
Improving food drying performance by cold plasma pretreatment: A systematic review98
Reassessing the importance of barley starch and amylolytic enzyme properties in malting and brewing97
Application of Magnetic Fields in Low‐Temperatures Storage of Fruits and Vegetables95
Innovations in nondestructive assessment of baked products: Current trends and future prospects95
Packaging films based on biopolymers from seafood processing wastes: Preparation, properties, and their applications for shelf‐life extension of seafoods—A comprehensive review94
Wheat starch structure–function relationship in breadmaking: A review93
Prioritization of chemical food safety hazards in the European feed supply chain91
Unlocking the Potential of Precision Food Processing: Industrial, Biotechnological, and Nutritional Perspectives90
AI‐Enabled Imaging for Pathogen Detection Under Stress Conditions: A Systematic Review90
The role of residual (veterinary) antibiotics in chemical exposome analysis: Current progress and future perspectives90
Measuring Food Safety Culture: A Systematic Review of Questionnaire Dimensions and Validation Practices90
An Investigation About the Historic Global Foodborne Outbreaks of Salmonella spp. in Eggs: From Hatcheries to Tables88
Functionality Enhancement of Pullulan‐Based Composites for Food Packaging Applications87
Recent developments and challenges in algal protein and peptide extraction strategies, functional and technological properties, bioaccessibility, and commercial applications87
Cold Plasma for Fungal and Mycotoxin Control in Low‐Moisture‐Content Agri‐Food Products: Mechanisms and Applications87
Hybridization in Meat‐Based Dual Protein Foods: Mechanisms, Challenges, and Consumer Insights86
Leveraging Blockchain and AI for Biofilm Control in Food Processing Environments86
Ensuring egg safety: Salmonella survival, control, and virulence in the supply chain85
Front Cover: Cover Image, Volume 21, Issue 584
Functional microbiome assembly in food environments: addressing sustainable development challenges83
Potential of 3D printing in development of foods for special medical purpose: A review83
Twenty‐three years of PCR‐based seafood authentication assay development: What have we learned?81
Food protein glycation: A review focusing on stability and in vitro digestive characteristics of oil/water emulsions77
Smart conducting polymer innovations for sustainable and safe food packaging technologies74
Advances in valorization of sweet potato peels: A comprehensive review on the nutritional compositions, phytochemical profiles, nutraceutical properties, and potential industrial applications74
Biopolymers as green‐based food packaging materials: A focus on modified and unmodified starch‐based films74
Toward commercial applications of LED and laser‐induced fluorescence techniques for food identity, quality, and safety monitoring: A review74
From bytes to bites: Advancing the food industry with three‐dimensional food printing73
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Glycomacropeptide: A comprehensive understanding of its major biological characteristics and purification methodologies72
Bovine milk β‐casein: Structure, properties, isolation, and targeted application of isolated products71
Application of radio frequency energy in processing of fruit and vegetable products71
Double Network as a Design Paradigm for Structuring Emulsion Gels in Food70
The occurrence, role, and management strategies for phytic acid in foods69
Ultraviolet and pulsed light treatment of spices and herbs and their products: Microbial safety, enzyme inactivation, bioactive retention, and shelf‐life extension69
Enhancing traceability of wheat quality through the supply chain69
Market intelligence for guiding crop improvement: A systematic review of stakeholder preference studies in the rice sector in the Global South and beyond67
Dry surface biofilms in the food processing industry: An overview on surface characteristics, adhesion and biofilm formation, detection of biofilms, and dry sanitization methods66
Molecular Hydrogen in Food Packaging and Preservation: Current Advances and Interdisciplinary Perspectives66
Mechanistic insights into the changes of enzyme activity in food processing under microwave irradiation66
Harnessing Cold Plasma for Rice Grain Processing: A Systematic Review on Functional, Structural, and Nutritional Properties66
Liquefied Petroleum Gas Extraction: An Innovative, Green, and Sustainable Approach for Extracting Natural Lipophilic Compounds66
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Antioxidant peptides: Overview of production, properties, and applications in food systems65
Multispecies biofilms in fermentation: Biofilm formation, microbial interactions, and communication63
A Comprehensive Review on Physical Modifications of Plant Proteins: Mechanism, Influencing Factors, Structural and Functional Properties63
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Food Visualization Technology: A Review of Monitoring Methods and Their Application Prospects in Staple Food Freshness Monitoring63
Strategies for Fresh‐Cut Apple Preservation: Recent Advances and Future Prospects62
Modified Atmospheric Drying of Fruits and Vegetables: Equipment, Kinetics, and Feasibility62
Recent Advances in Buckwheat Starch: Structure, Physicochemical Properties, and the Effects of Genetic Variation and Fertilization62
Composition, processing, and quality control of whole flaxseed products used to fortify foods61
Mechanisms of Formation and Alleviation of Bitter Taste in Food: A Review From the Perspectives of Metabolite–Habitat Coupling and Material Interaction Relationship61
Mechanisms of lipid oxidation in water‐in‐oil emulsions and oxidomics‐guided discovery of targeted protective approaches61
Antimicrobial peptides derived from food byproducts: Sources, production, purification, applications, and challenges61
2025 Manfred Kroger Outstanding Reviewer Award Winner60
Additional Cover: Cover Image, Volume 25, Issue 160
Extruder Die Innovations for the Texturization of Plant Proteins Applied in Plant‐Based Products60
Artificial intelligence and food flavor: How AI models are shaping the future and revolutionary technologies for flavor food development59
Starch‐Based Scaffolds for Cultivated Meat Production: Challenges and Perspectives59
Pruned tea biomass plays a significant role in functional food production: A review on characterization and comprehensive utilization of abandon‐plucked fresh tea leaves59
Nanomaterial interfaces designed with different biorecognition elements for biosensing of key foodborne pathogens58
Consequences of acute and long‐term excessive iodine intake: A literature review focusing on seaweed as a potential dietary iodine source58
The need for an integrated multi‐OMICs approach in microbiome science in the food system58
Advances in Ozone Oxidation Technology: Mechanisms, Applications, and Challenges in Postharvest Fruit Preservation57
Applications, Challenges, and Future Trends in Using Light‐Based Technologies for Low‐Moisture Foods Decontamination—A Review57
Factors influencing the fate of chemical food safety hazards in the terrestrial circular primary food production system—A comprehensive review57
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Protein–phenolic interactions and reactions: Discrepancies, challenges, and opportunities55
Front Cover: Cover Image, Volume 22, Issue 355
A comprehensive review of effects of ultrasound pretreatment on processing technologies for food allergens: Allergenicity, nutritional value, and technofunctional properties and safety assessment55
Front Cover: Cover Image, Volume 21, Issue 655
Mitigation strategies for excessive cadmium in rice54
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Influence of Nonenzymatic Browning Reactions on the Digestibility and Gut Microbiota Fermentation of Starch and Protein54
Multiphysical field and multiobjective mathematical modeling of grain–oilseed storage: Current status and future trends53
Egg Freshness Safety and Detection Techniques: A Comprehensive Review and Future Perspective53
Facing the D‐Ilemma of Heat Resistance Parameters: From Pathogen Risk Assessment to Surrogate Selection Challenges in the Fruit Juice and Nectar Production53
From Laboratory Exploration to Practice: Applications, Challenges, and Development Trends of Rapid Evaporative Ionization Mass Spectrometry Technology in Food Detection53
Cultured Meat Reformulation: Health Potential and Sustainable Food Challenges—Narrative Review52
Advances in extraction, utilization, and development of chitin/chitosan and its derivatives from shrimp shell waste52
Wine polyphenol oxidation mechanism and the effects on wine quality: A review52
Surface‐enhanced Raman spectroscopy substrates for monitoring antibiotics in dairy products: Mechanisms, advances, and prospects52
Emerging Trends and Future Prospects of Peptide‐Based Hydrogels: Revolutionizing Food Technology Applications51
AI‐Driven Farm‐To‐Fork Biofilm Detection and Control in Aquatic Foods: From Industry 4.0 to Industry 5.051
Electronic nose as a tool for early detection of diseases and quality monitoring in fresh postharvest produce: A comprehensive review51
Advancements in enhancing resistant starch type 3 (RS3) content in starchy food and its impact on gut microbiota: A review51
Correction to “Altered Digestive and Absorptive Characteristics of Food Proteins in Older Adults: Mechanisms, Model Applications, and Innovative Strategies”50
How lipids, as important endogenous nutrient components, affect the quality of aquatic products: An overview of lipid peroxidation and the interaction with proteins50
Beyond Tradition: Optimization Strategy for Mechanical Properties of New Generation Biodegradable Packaging Materials50
Innovations in Edible Packaging Films, Coatings, and Antimicrobial Agents for Applications in Food Industry49
From polyphenol to o ‐quinone: Occurrence, significance, and intervention strategies in foods and health implications49
The potential of pumpkin seed oil as a functional food—A comprehensive review of chemical composition, health benefits, and safety49
Complexation of starch and phenolic compounds during food processing and impacts on the release of phenolic compounds49
Corrigendum Notice48
Revisiting the Nutritional and Health‐Promoting Properties of Soy Protein‐Based Food Formulations for Infants and Adults48
Issue Information48
Tuning and modeling cheese flavor48
Advances in the preparation, applications, challenges, and future trends of polysaccharide‐based gels as food‐grade delivery systems for probiotics: A review48
Probiotic Development Strategy Centered on Stability and Regulatory Considerations48
Criteria and methodologies for determining the causes of swelling of canned tomatoes in tinplate containers47
Microbial decontamination assisted by ultrasound‐based processing technologies in food and model systems: A review47
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Toxicodynamic of combined mycotoxins: MicroRNAs and acute‐phase proteins as diagnostic biomarkers47
Innovative Applications of High Hydrostatic Pressure in Winemaking46
Allergic to bureaucracy? Regulatory allergenicity assessments of novel food: Motivations, challenges, compromises, and possibilities46
Pleurotus Mushrooms in Nutrition and Health: Clinical and Preclinical Insights for Nutraceutical Development46
Functional bioplastics from food residual: Potentiality and safety issues45
Recent advances and trends in innovative biosensor‐based devices for heavy metal ion detection in food45
Annual Reviewer Index: Volume 2445
Allergenicity of peanut allergens and its dependence on the structure44
A comprehensive review of microorganism‐derived cyclic peptides: Bioactive functions and food safety applications44
Unlocking the potential of l ‐α‐glycerylphosphorylcholine in the food industry: From safety approvals to market prospects44
Supramolecular deep eutectic solvents: Current advances and critical evaluation of cyclodextrins from solute to solvent in emerging functional food44
Rosemary: Unrevealing an old aromatic crop as a new source of promising functional food additive—A review44
Ozone in wineries and wine processing: A review of the benefits, application, and perspectives44
Emerging Trends and Application of Edible Coating as a Sustainable Solution for Postharvest Management in Stone Fruits: A Comprehensive Review43
Wool keratin as a novel alternative protein: A comprehensive review of extraction, purification, nutrition, safety, and food applications43
Emerging Nonthermal Technologies for the Production of Postbiotics43
Oxidation and oxidative stability in emulsions43
Safety of edible coatings on fruits and vegetables42
Pueraria: A Comprehensive Review of Chemical Composition, Health Benefits, and Current Applications42
Overview of the distinctive characteristics of strawberry, raspberry, and blueberry in berries, berry wines, and berry spirits42
Cold atmospheric plasma‐induced protein modification: Novel nonthermal processing technology to improve protein quality, functionality, and allergenicity reduction42
Recent Advances in Polyvinyl Alcohol–Based Biodegradable Packaging: Preparation, Modification, and Applications in Food Packaging42
A promising perspective to boost the utilizability of oil bodies: Moderate regulation and modification of interface41
Intrinsic Thermal Stability and Improvement Strategies of Goat Milk: The Roles of Protein Composition and Structure41
Clean‐Label Trends in Processed Foods: Challenges in Formulation and Consumer Expectations41
Navigating the Challenges of Psychrophilic and Psychrotrophic Bacteria in Dairy Production: Diversity, Hazards, Detection, and Future Strategies41
Scaling Cultured Meat: Challenges and Solutions for Affordable Mass Production41
Experimental Validation of Modeling Approaches Describing the Crystallization of Pure Triacylglycerides and Their Mixtures: A Review41
Tanner Awards for the most‐cited Comprehensive Reviews of 202041
Engineered nanomaterials‐based sensing systems for assessing the freshness of meat and aquatic products: A state‐of‐the‐art review41
Eggshell Membrane: Composition, Extraction, Functional Properties, and High‐Value Applications in Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals41
α‐Dicarbonyl compounds in food products: Comprehensively understanding their occurrence, analysis, and control41
Artificial Intelligence Reshaping Non‐Starch Polysaccharides Research: A Comprehensive Review of Intelligent Integration From Extraction Optimization to Functional Design40
Critical examination of the characterization techniques, and the evidence, for the existence of extra‐long amylopectin chains40
Front‐of‐package nutrition labeling as a driver for healthier food choices: Lessons learned and future perspectives40
Environmental persistence of Listeria monocytogenes and its implications in dairy processing plants40
Ultrasonic and homogenization: An overview of the preparation of an edible protein–polysaccharide complex emulsion40
Controlling strategies of methanol generation in fermented fruit wine: Pathways, advances, and applications40
Recent Advances in Processing Methods and Utilization of Hulless Barley and Its Nutritional Components: A Review40
New insights into dairy management and the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis: The shift from single nutrient to dairy matrix effects—A review39
Food packaging solutions in the post‐per‐ and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and microplastics era: A review of functions, materials, and bio‐based alternatives39
Mouthfeel of Food and Beverages: A Comprehensive Review of Physiology, Biochemistry, and Key Sensory Compounds39
Unveiling the emerging trends of egg components‐based biodegradable food packaging development: A comprehensive review39
Transplanting network pharmacology technology into food science research: A comprehensive review on uncovering food‐sourced functional factors and their health benefits39
Improvement of the sensitivity of lateral flow systems for detecting mycotoxins: Up‐to‐date strategies and future perspectives39
Selenosugar, selenopolysaccharide, and putative selenoflavonoid in plants39
Investigation of Potential Risks in Bio‐Based Food Contact Materials (FCMs) From Microbial Exploitation of Agricultural Wastes: Case Studies of Bacterial Cellulose and Nisin39
Refractance Window Drying: Mechanisms, Quality, and Smart Control38
Zebrafish as model organisms for toxicological evaluations in the field of food science38
The Road to Sustainable Soy Sauce Production and Consumption38
Value‐added utilization technologies for seaweed processing waste in a circular economy: Developing a sustainable modern seaweed industry38
Interactions between tea polyphenols and nutrients in food38
Dry Cleaning and Post‐Cleaning Strategies in Food Processing Facilities: A Scoping Review38
Enabling the Circular Food Economy Through Industry 4.0: A Review of Applications, Challenges, and Policies in the European Union38
Pesticides and winemaking: A comprehensive review of conventional and emerging approaches38
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Flecking of fat‐filled milk powders37
Dry fractionation process operations in the production of protein concentrates: A review37
Research on electron beam irradiation in the multiscale structure of starch and its related applications: A review37
Emerging challenges and efficacy of polyphenols–proteins interaction in maintaining the meat safety during thermal processing36
Antibiotic resistance mechanism and diagnosis of common foodborne pathogens based on genotypic and phenotypic biomarkers36
Comprehensive research on the properties of advanced glycation end products in food and biological samples and their harmful role in inducing metabolic diseases36
Polysaccharide‐based biosorbents for cholesterol and bile salts in gastric‐intestinal passage: Advances and future trends36
N ‐glycolylneuraminic acid in red meat and processed meat is a health concern: A review on the formation, health risk, and reduction36
Improving the microbiological safety and quality of aquatic products using nonthermal processing36
Understanding of the key factors influencing the properties of emulsions stabilized by sodium caseinate35
Altered Digestive and Absorptive Characteristics of Food Proteins in Older Adults: Mechanisms, Model Applications, and Innovative Strategies35
Reassessment of adipocyte technology for cellular agriculture of alternative fat35
Common beans as a source of food ingredients: Techno‐functional and biological potential35
Microemulsion gel systems: Formulation, stability studies, biopolymer interactions, and functionality in food product development35
Magnetic nanoparticle‐based immunosensors and aptasensors for mycotoxin detection in foodstuffs: An update35
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Alcohol‐free and low‐alcohol beers: Aroma chemistry and sensory characteristics35
Development of meat analogs: Focus on the current status and challenges of regulatory legislation35
Decoding the Secrets of Odor‐Active Compounds in Dark Tea35
Enzymatic Hydrolysis of Oilseeds and Their By‐Products for Controlled Aroma Formation: A Critical Review of Mechanisms and Applications35
A Systematic Review on the Application of Hyperbaric Storage in Food Products: Principles, Efficiency, and Challenges35
Featured Cover: Cover Image, Volume 23, Issue 134
Phytonutrients From Edible Oil Refining Waste‐Streams: Recent Advances in Recovery and Valorization Approaches Towards a Zero‐Waste Economy34
Front Cover: Cover Image, Volume 22, Issue 434
Blockchain implementation for food safety in supply chain: A review34
Issue Information34
Reflections on How Wheat Flour Lipids Impact the Viscoelastic Properties of Gluten Proteins34
Corrigendum for “Red wine coloration: A review of pigmented molecules, reactions, and applications”34
Heterologous Expression, Digestive Stability, and Emerging Trends of Lactoferrin34
The potential of orally exposed risk factors and constituents aggravating food allergy: Possible mechanism and target cells34
Recent Advances in Gluten‐Based Active and Intelligent Food Packaging: A Review33
Challenges to Crustacean Muscle Quality From Environmental and Operational Stresses: Performance, Mechanisms, and Management33
Multifunctional Metal–Phenolic Networks: A Game‐Changer in Food Preservation Technologies33
Processed foods: From their emergence to resilient technologies33
Laser Cavitation Technology for Advanced Sustainable Liquid Food Processing: A Comprehensive Review on Equipment Design, Applications, and Challenges33
Celebrating 25 Years of Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety33
Fermented soy products: A review of bioactives for health from fermentation to functionality33
Aggregates‐based fluorescence sensing technology for food hazard detection: Principles, improvement strategies, and applications33
Model‐Based Active Food Packaging: Materials‐Transport Coupling for State‐Dependent Mobility Maps, Right‐Sized Dosing, and Robust Scale‐Up33
Small Oscillatory Rheology: Evaluating Microstructure and Component Interactions in Different Food Systems32
From Sustainable Protein to Advanced Biomaterials: Structural and Functional Innovations of Filamentous Fungi in Food Systems32
Achieving sustainability in heat drying processing: Leveraging artificial intelligence to maintain food quality and minimize carbon footprint32
Optical Sensing Techniques for Nitrite Detection: A Comprehensive Review and Future Perspectives32
Improvement on wheat bread quality by in situ produced dextran—A comprehensive review from the viewpoint of starch and gluten32
A Comprehensive Review of Wooden Breast Myopathy in Broilers: Impacts, Detection, Processing, and Future Perspectives32
Non‐destructive optical sensing technologies for advancing the egg industry toward Industry 4.0: A review32
Correction to “Gap Analysis of Metabolic Conversions of Off‐Flavors and Antinutrients in Plant‐Based Substrates”32
Review of osmotic dehydration: Promising technologies for enhancing products’ attributes, opportunities, and challenges for the food industries32
Novel animal product substitutes: A new category of plant‐based alternatives to meat, seafood, egg, and dairy products32
A 10‐year (2014–2023) review of complementary food development in sub‐Saharan Africa and the impact on child health32
Annual Reviewer Index: Volume 2331
Happy New Year 2026!31
Liposomes in Food Preservation: Pioneering a New Era of Freshness and Sustainability31
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What contributes to the richness and stability of the sesame flavor?31
A Systematic Review of Visual Detection Methods for Loop‐Mediated Isothermal Amplification During the Proactive Detection of Seafood Fraud31
Volatilomics as a tool to ascertain food adulteration, authenticity, and origin31
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Understanding potential cattle contribution to leafy green outbreaks: A scoping review of the literature and public health reports31
Featured Cover: Cover Image, Volume 25, Issue 131
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Nanoscale Pickering emulsion food preservative films/coatings: Compositions, preparations, influencing factors, and applications31
A review on improving the sensitivity and color stability of naturally sourced pH‐sensitive indicator films30
Approaches for Measuring and Predicting Fouling During Thermal Processing of Dairy Solutions30
Probiotic‐fermented edible herbs as functional foods: A review of current status, challenges, and strategies30
Research progress in the application of catalytic infrared technology in fruit and vegetable processing30
Current approaches and challenges of sample preparation procedures for the safety assessment of paper and cardboard food contact materials: A comprehensive review30
Comprehensive review of chickpea ( Cicer arietinum ): Nutritional significance, health benefits, techno‐functionalities, and food applications30
Recent advances of protein modification strategies to enhance the freezing stability of food emulsions: Principles, applications, and prospects30
Recent trends in human milk oligosaccharides: New synthesis technology, regulatory effects, and mechanisms of non‐intestinal functions30
An overview of edible foams in food and modern cuisine: Destabilization and stabilization mechanisms and applications30
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