npj Science of Food

Papers
(The TQCC of npj Science of Food is 8. 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 2022-05-01 to 2026-05-01.)
ArticleCitations
Cyanidin-3-O-glucoside enhances GLP-1 secretion via PPARβ/δ-β-catenin-TCF-4 pathway in type 2 diabetes mellitus178
Molecular structure and characteristics of phytoglycogen, glycogen and amylopectin subjected to mild acid hydrolysis169
Effect on quality and safety of hydrophilic reducing compounds integration into taralli via wine enrichment135
Approach for quick exploration of highly effective broad-spectrum biocontrol strains based on PO8 protein inhibition107
Dietary methionine supplementation improves cognitive dysfunction associated with transsulfuration pathway upregulation in subacute aging mice100
Retraction Note: Recent advances and challenges in single cell protein (SCP) technologies for food and feed production98
Tailored effects of coarse grain substitution on blood pressure via gut microbiota-metabolite networks and host gene variants: a randomized controlled trial93
Rising together: exploring sourdough fermentation diversity through co-design in the HealthFerm citizen science initiative86
Novel α-amylolyzates derived from enzymatically synthesized α-glucans using diverse glycogen branching enzymes decelerate glucose release by modulation of intestinal α-glucosidases85
Contrasting effects of phase-oriented antioxidant localization on oxidative resistance and physical stability of double emulsions83
Silver coated porous silicon microarray SERS platform for detecting aflatoxin B1 fumonisin B1 and ochratoxin A82
Microbial community structure of plant-based meat alternatives76
Lipid complexation reduces rice starch digestibility and boosts short-chain fatty acid production via gut microbiota73
The power, potential, benefits, and challenges of implementing high-throughput sequencing in food safety systems59
High-precision pest and disease detection in greenhouses using the novel IM-AlexNet framework58
Chemometric study on the effect of cooking on bioactive compounds in tomato pomace enriched sauces57
Total mercury exposure through canned tuna in oil sold in Quito Ecuador53
Towards real-time pork breed and boar taint classification using rapid evaporative ionisation mass spectrometry52
Evaluation of enzymatic protocols to optimize efficiency of bovine adipose tissue-derived mesenchymal stromal cell isolation49
Microcarrier-seeded muscle cells exhibit delayed differentiation in simulated microgravity compared to a terrestrial bioreactor47
Monobutyrin can alleviate hepatic lipid dysmetabolism and improve liver mitochondrial ultrastructure and autophagy in high-fat diet mice47
Impact of roe enhancement on quality parameters in sea urchins Echinus esculentus and Strongylocentrotus droebachiensis46
Aptamer-functionalized magnetic beads combined with hybridization chain reaction for detection of Bacillus cereus45
A novel “tea nurturing flowers” perspective: tea dhool moisture‑controlled preservation of Osmanthus vitality for superior scented tea aroma45
Dietary choline-derived Trimethylamine N-oxide impairs hippocampal neuronal function via PANoptosis activation44
Mapping gas permeability of sustainable packaging materials to link food barrier needs by clustering algorithms43
Utilization of plant-based foods for effective prevention of chronic diseases: a longitudinal cohort study43
Mechanistic insights into the delayed yellowing of broccoli by the combination of ectoine and lactide peptide41
A sense of ginger fraud: prevalence and deconstruction of the China-European union supply chain41
Effects of peroxidase and superoxide dismutase on physicochemical stability of fish oil-in-water emulsion40
Machine learning-assisted Raman spectroscopy for non-destructive analysis of crude palm oil quality39
Functional evaluation of wax-based oleogels as solid fat replacers for designing low saturated fat plant-based meat analogues39
Characterization of saltiness-enhancing peptides from Pleurotus eryngii: identification, sensory evaluations, and mechanism of saltiness-enhancing38
Mimicking the myoseptum in cultivated fish by manufacturing edible microalgae-rich nanofibers38
AI for food: accelerating and democratizing discovery and innovation36
The regulation mechanism of α-linolenic acid bioavailability by flaxseed lignan macromolecules in O/W emulsions36
Multi-omics reveals terpenoid biosynthesis and antioxidant activity at maturity stage in Zanthoxylum armatum DC. fruits34
Enhancing sustainability in meat production through insect biorefinery34
Integratomic investigation to assess the liver lipidomic and antiinflammatory activity of lupin protein hydrolysate33
Machine learning-based prediction of volatile compounds profiles in Saccharomyces cerevisiae fermentation simulating canned meat31
A model framework to communicate the risks associated with aflatoxins31
Improved adhesion and function of Pediococcus pentosaceus Li05 for acute colitis through surface modification30
Comprehensive nutritional analysis of 95 oat cultivars reveals large variability in nutritional profile: protein, starch, fat, β-glucan and fibre29
A systematic review of experimental studies on Salmonella persistence in insects29
Evaluating the potential for contamination of leafy greens with Listeria when using retrofitted washing machines29
Beyond conventional drying: improving the quality of dried Tremella fuciformis via a heat-integrated pretreatment29
Unravelling bovine preadipocyte differentiation and their three-dimensional cultivation for cellular agriculture29
Sex differences in CYP450-based sodium dehydroacetate metabolism and its metabolites in rats28
Exploring new applications of toasted chestnut shells as an oak alternative in distilled spirit aging28
Metal element drivers of rice sensory variation revealed by ICP-MS and electronic tongue predictive modeling27
In vitro gut microbial catabolism of ferulic acid is characterized by interindividual variability27
CD13 is a bona-fide marker of bovine pre-adipocytes with potential in cultivated fat applications27
Ginseng glucosyl oleanolate inhibit cervical cancer cell proliferation and angiogenesis via PI3K/AKT/HIF-1α pathway26
l-theanine-targeted prefrontal cortex improves CUMS-induced depression via the gut-short-chain fatty acids-brain axis26
Evaluation of the antioxidant activity of the puerarin - β - lactoglobulin complex in vitro and in vivo26
The effect of particles on static crystallisation in suspensions: sucrose vs inulin26
Genome editing and food safety: bridging the validation gap26
Occurrence and risk assessment of hydroxymethylfurfural in Iranian traditional breads using green chemistry26
Integrated metabolomics and metagenomics uncover pathogenic mechanisms of Fusarium wilt and faba bean defense responses26
A toolkit for quantifying individual response to herbal extracts in metabolic and inflammatory stress25
Convolutional neural network based on transfer learning for discriminating the fermentation degree of black tea24
Human milk and infant formula influence lactobacilli metabolism in a species-specific manner24
Fermentation modeling and machine learning for flavor prediction in low-sodium radish paocai with potassium chloride substitution24
Early warning predictions of contaminants in animal feed using machine learning23
Screening and analysis of malt pentapeptide DPP-IV inhibitory activity23
Co-encapsulation of curcumin and quercetin with zein/HP-β-CD conjugates to enhance environmental resistance and antioxidant activity22
Author Correction: Stronger gut microbiome modulatory effects by postbiotics than probiotics in a mouse colitis model22
Revealing the mechanism of Ganoderma lucidum insoluble dietary fiber alleviating NAFLD through transcriptomics and metabolomics21
Milk proteins and fat influence Ag migration from model dairy packaging containing silver nanoparticles21
Exploring the role of food-source microRNAs as potential nutritional bioactives in humans21
Geochemical fingerprinting and machine learning for authenticating sparkling wine origins20
Emerging trends in SERS-based veterinary drug detection: multifunctional substrates and intelligent data approaches20
Amylase/trypsin-inhibitor content and inhibitory activity of German common wheat landraces and modern varieties do not differ19
Assessing microplastic contamination in milk and dairy products19
Design and application of self-healable polymeric films and coatings for smart food packaging19
Wuliangye Baijiu but not ethanol reduces cardiovascular disease risks in a zebrafish thrombosis model19
Enhanced solubility and bioavailability of coenzyme Q10 via co-amorphous system using stevioside19
Dietary supplementation with biogenic selenium nanoparticles alleviate oxidative stress-induced intestinal barrier dysfunction18
Why are clams steamed with wine in Mediterranean cuisine?18
Systematic genetic investigation on relative macronutrient intake, circulating metabolic biomarkers and the risk of autoimmune diseases18
Chemical and sensory properties of South Tyrol red wines from disease-resistant and Vitis vinifera cultivars18
Microbial lysates repurposed as liquid egg substitutes18
The time has come to reconsider the quantitative sugar guidelines and related policies18
Extensively drug-resistant and heat-resistant Enterococcus faecalis and Enterococcus faecium in ready-to-eat meat products17
Glucose-lowering effects of orally administered superoxide dismutase in type 2 diabetic model rats17
Combining NIR spectroscopy with chemometrics for discriminating naturally ripened banana and calcium carbide ripened banana17
A gelatin-stabilized nanosilver particle for visual freshness monitoring of braised chicken meat17
In vivo neuroprotective capacity of a Dunaliella salina extract - comprehensive transcriptomics and metabolomics study17
Strategies for enhancing protein solubility: methods, applications, and prospects16
Bioactive nanoparticles from clam extracts mitigate alcoholic liver injury by modulating multiple pathways16
Spontaneous granulation of tricaprin and trilaurin medium-chain triacylglycerols with added medium- and long-chain species16
Burden and projections of diet related early onset gastrointestinal cancers in young adults16
Cheese consumption and lower cholelithiasis risk a prospective UK biobank study with HDL-C mediation16
Metabolomic signature of ultraprocessed food consumption and microvascular complications among individuals with type 2 diabetes16
Natural deep eutectic solvents as a sustainable alternative for multi-class pesticide extraction in food safety analysis15
Indole compounds from fermented soybean products activate the aryl hydrocarbon receptor to reduce liver injury15
Rapid construction method for a precision pork color scoring model based on standard color board images15
Current challenges of alternative proteins as future foods15
Green tea consumption and cerebral white matter lesions in community-dwelling older adults without dementia15
Variation of wine preference amongst consumers is influenced by the composition of salivary proteins15
Comparing meat alternatives for a sustainable food system15
The bsh1 gene of Lactobacillus plantarum AR113 ameliorates liver injury in colitis mice15
An integrated model for pre- and post-harvest aflatoxin contamination in maize15
Advancements in delivery systems for dietary polyphenols in enhancing radioprotection effects: challenges and opportunities15
Predicting multiple taste sensations with a multiobjective machine learning method15
Metabolic signature of EAT-Lancet diet in relation to risk of frailty: a prospective cohort study15
Sensory, structural breakdown, microstructure, salt release properties, and shelf life of salt-coated air-dried yellow alkaline noodles14
An optimized antimicrobial peptide analog acts as an antibiotic adjuvant to reverse methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus14
Of bees and buzz: towards validated NGS-based methods in honey authentication14
Characterization and biological health implications of microRNAs from human milk and infant formulas14
Strategies for oral delivery of bioactive peptides with focus on debittering and masking14
High prevalence of antimicrobial residues in broiler meat in Bangladesh, India and Vietnam14
Polysaccharides and the colon mucus barrier: a review of biophysical interactions and functional impacts14
Framework for evaluation of food safety in the circular food system14
Predicting the storage time of green tea by myricetin based on surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy14
Lycium barbarum polysaccharide modulates gut microbiota to alleviate rheumatoid arthritis in a rat model13
Tracing the botanical origins of UK heather honey by relative quantification of plant DNA13
AHP-based multidimensional quality evaluation and optimization of postharvest processing and storage for Cornus officinalis: microbial-metabolite interactions and stability mechanisms13
Food-grade Lacticaseibacillus paracasei postbiotics suppress oral Streptococcus mutans biofilm formation and cariogenicity13
It is time to reevaluate the lard in glucose homeostasis and diabetes pathogenesis13
The ENaC taste receptor’s perceived mechanism of mushroom salty peptides revealed by molecular interaction analysis13
Spatial distribution of antioxidant activity in baguette and its modulation of proinflammatory cytokines in RAW264.7 macrophages13
β-casomorphin-7: a review of occurrence, identification, techno-functionality, and effects on human health13
Metabolomics aided by machine learning decodes adaptive remodeling of Bacillus biofilms in response to pasteurization stress13
Fermentative factors shape transcriptional response of Lachancea thermotolerans and wine acidification13
Author Correction: The Artemisia argyi oil reduces high-fat diet-induced obesity by enhancing thermogenesis in brown adipose tissue13
Eating within planetary boundaries - a cross-country analysis of iodine provision from the EAT-Lancet diet13
Molecular sensory science combined with machine learning for exploring key odor-active compounds and aging-feature compounds of Shanxi aged vinegar12
Untargeted metabolomics-based network pharmacology reveals fermented brown rice towards anti-obesity efficacy12
AI-mediated risks and real-life challenges in mushroom foraging12
The role of spermidine in plants and humans: a pathway from climate change adaptation to health benefits12
Global burden and trends of cardiovascular disease attributable to low vegetable intake: a global burden of disease 1990–2021 analysis and projection to 203512
Polysaccharides derived from Rosa rugosa cv. Plena ameliorate colorectal cancer by regulating intestinal microbiota composition and lipid metabolism pathway12
Fabrication and postharvest application of alginate/pullulan composite films integrated with citral-loaded α-CD-MOFs for sustainable cherry storage11
Nutritional and qualitative characteristics of beef patties incorporated with hydrated coffee cherry pulp powder11
PO2/TransformON, an ontology for data integration on food, feed, bioproducts and biowaste engineering11
Relationships among dietary patterns and heterogeneous biological aging at system and organ-specific levels and mortality risks11
Abrogating the adenine methylation ability of Lacticaseibacillus paracasei improves its freeze-drying and storage resistance11
The role of alpha-lactalbumin in modulating tryptophan metabolism and serotonin synthesis10
From nature to plate: harnessing naturally abundant scaffolds for sustainable production of protein-inspired cultivated snack10
TrkB phosphorylation in serum extracellular vesicles correlates with cognitive function enhanced by ergothioneine in humans10
Gut microbiota: a new perspective for bioavailability of selenium and human health10
Particulate matters, aldehydes, and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons produced from deep-frying emissions: comparisons of three cooking oils with distinct fatty acid profiles10
Locust bean gum improved the gelling properties of fish gelatin in acidic environments and its application in acid gel gummies10
Application of edible fungi in gut microbiota regulation10
Immunomodulatory activity of semen Ziziphi Spinosae protein: a potential plant protein functional food raw material10
Comparison of the relative impacts of acute consumption of an inulin-enriched diet, milk kefir or a commercial probiotic product on the human gut microbiome and metabolome10
Residues on unglazed Roman pottery: extraction of organic spectral signatures via ATR-FTIR and machine learning10
The type of food influences the behaviour of Listeria monocytogenes in a food-gastrointestinal-infection model10
Reframing the substrate as an active process component in fungal solid-state fermentation of foods10
Short-term high-fat diet consumption impairs synaptic plasticity in the aged hippocampus via IL-1 signaling10
Point-of-use colorimetric detection of Escherichia coli in food matrices with DNAzyme crosslinked hydrogels10
Opportunities and challenges for global food safety in advancing circular policies and practices in agrifood systems10
Metabolomics and sensomics reveal non-volatile flavor dynamics in summer–autumn steamed green tea flakes processing10
Food circular economy and safety considerations in waste management of urban manufacturing side streams10
Mechanism of peptides from rice hydrolyzed proteins hindering starch digestion subjected to hydrothermal treatment10
Lactobacillus acidophilus KBL409 improves serum indoxyl sulfate via gut microbial changes in a human study9
Ampelopsis grossedentata tea alleviating liver fibrosis in BDL-induced mice via gut microbiota and metabolite modulation9
Obesity, but not high-fat diet, is associated with bone loss that is reversed via CD4+CD25+Foxp3+ Tregs-mediated gut microbiome of non-obese mice9
The future of the future foods: understandings from the past towards SDG-29
Akkermansia muciniphila ONE effectively ameliorates dextran sulfate sodium (DSS)-induced ulcerative colitis in mice9
Qualitative analysis of edible oil mixture for omega-3 content using terahertz time-domain spectroscopy9
Establishment of spontaneously immortalized Japanese eel muscle-derived preadipocyte cell lines for cultured seafood production9
Black raspberry supplementation on overweight and Helicobacter pylori infected mild dementia patients a pilot study9
High-fiber basil seed flour reduces insulin resistance and hepatic steatosis in high-fat diet mice9
Improving foaming properties of fish gelatin by neutral protease and gum arabic9
Improving stability of frying oils and food quality with addition of dried olive mill wastewater9
Processed dietary fiber partially hydrolyzed guar gum increases susceptibility to colitis and colon tumorigenesis in mice9
A perspective on the regulation of cultivated meat in the European Union9
How animal milk and plant-based alternatives diverge in terms of fatty acid, amino acid, and mineral composition9
Sea dragon metabolome and lipidome unveil bioactive functional food candidates with sepsis therapeutic activities9
Tween emulsifiers improved alginate-based dispersions and ionic crosslinked milli-sized capsules9
Biotransformation by beta glucosidase enhances anti inflammatory metabolites in licorice using untargeted metabolomics8
Tissue-like cultured fish fillets through a synthetic food pipeline8
Publisher Correction: Estimating energy consumption and GHG emissions in the U.S. food supply chain for net-zero8
Rational design of alcoholic fermentation targeting extracellular carbon8
Comparative study of rebaudioside A and rebaudioside Aα: physicochemical properties and in vivo metabolism8
Contribution of China’s bivalve aquaculture to world’s essential amino acid production8
Almond snacking modulates gut microbiome and metabolome in association with improved cardiometabolic and inflammatory markers8
Matters arising from the food processing and processed foods terminology and classifications8
Cyclodextrin carboxylate improves the stability and activity of nisin in a wider range of application conditions8
Effects of RBX oleogel and heat–moisture-treated rice flour in food matrices on digestibility and microbiota8
Effects of Antarctic krill oil on lipid profiles and SPM levels in rats over time8
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