OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The median citation count of Food Quality and Safety is 3. 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.)

Article	Citations
Sucrose enhances the chromogenic ability ofStaphylococcus xylosusby improving nitric oxide synthase activity	41
Structure and effect onBifidobacterium longumof exopolysaccharide produced byWeissella cibariausing cost-effective substrates	40
Exogenous methyl jasmonate alleviates chilling injury in postharvest green-peel ripening mango cv. ‘Guire 82’ by boosting the antioxidative system and affecting energy metabolism	32
PpWRKY53 transcriptionally activating PpPGIP1 contributes to agaro-oligosaccharides–induced disease resistance in peach fruit	26
Effects of mango and partridge tea extracts on microbial, physical, and chemical properties of tilapia fillets treated with in-package cold plasma during refrigerator storage	25
The synthesis, biological activities and applications of protein–polysaccharide conjugates in food system: a review	23
The impact of curdlan on the physical, microstructure, and sensory properties of pineapple jam	23
Development of a competitive array for discriminative determination of amphenicols in egg based on ribosomal protein L16	21
Effect of different forms of selenium in osteoporosis rat model induced by retinoic acid	19
Correction to: Combinatorial analysis of transcription and metabolism reveals the regulatory network associated with antioxidant substances in waxy corn	19
In Silico Prediction of Shelf-Life for Marinated Meat Products Using an Integrative Framework of Machine Learning and Text Mining	17
Structural and functional characterization of Kiwi Berry dietary fiber extracted using water, wet ball milling, and water-homogenization methods	16
Antihypertensive, anti-inflammatory, glycaemic, and satiety effects of cocoa-flavoured soy-based powder drink mix enriched with bioactive hydrolysates from nests of Aerodramus fuciphagus	16
Comprehensive metabolomic profiling of aroma-related volatiles in table grape cultivars across developmental stages	16
Nanobody-based food allergen surveillance: current status and prospects	15
Research progress on the role of biogenic amines in post-harvest preservation of melons	15
Seafood loss prevention and waste reduction	14
Identification of carbohydrate in Polygonatum sibiricum: fructo-oligosaccharide was a major component	13
PePalA/B/C are required for virulence and patulin biosynthesis by regulating the PePacC-processing proteolytic activity in Penicillium expansum	13
Publication review of Food Quality and Safety during 2017–2022	13
Ozone (O3) enhances the storability and antioxidant quality of fresh American ginseng	13
Advancements in food authentication using soft independent modelling of class analogy (SIMCA): a review	13
Development of a monitoring system for Huangjiu storage based on electrical conductivity	13
Rapid fabrication of large-area and uniform surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy substrate of Au nano-hemisphere array and its application in the detection of Malachite Green in tilapia	13
High internal phase Pickering emulsions stabilized by walnut protein–galactooligosaccharide nanoparticles: effect of cinnamon oil entrapment	13

Emerging tropane alkaloids: Global development and potential health threats	12
Autofluorescence-free optical strategy for detection of H2O2 based on persistent luminescence probes	12
Effects of different withering times on the biosynthesis of carotenoids and their derived volatiles in post-harvest tea leaves	12
Anthocyanin treatment delays the senescence of blueberry fruit by regulating abscisic acid and anthocyanin synthesis processes	12
Lactobacillus rhamnosus CLK101 protects against ulcerative colitis in mice via intestinal barrier repair, microbiota homeostasis maintenance, and inflammatory signaling supp	12
Nonthermal technologies for seafood preservation and shelf-life extension: A detailed review	12
Transcription factors involved in tomato fruit quality improvement	11
Effect of different degumming methods on the chemical composition and physicochemical properties of tiger nut (Cyperus esculentus L.) oil	11
Extraction, purification and characterization of collagen peptide prepared from skin hydrolysate of sturgeon fish	11
Inhibitory effect and mechanism of slight water loss combined with cinnamon essential oil coating on gray mold in Actinidia arguta fruit	11
Development of high-precision quantitative analysis detection for three yeasts based on CRISPR/Cas12a	11
Effects of flash-boil shucking on biochemical, sensorial and ultrastructural properties of Yesso Scallop (Mizuhopecten yessoensis) adductor muscle during refrigeration	10
Epsilon-poly-l-lysine increases disease resistance of citrus against postharvest green mold by activating amino acid metabolism and phenolic compounds biosynthesis	10
Green LED irradiation promotes the quality of cabbage through delaying senescence and regulating glucosinolate metabolism	10
Directional evolution of progesterone receptor and development of an enhanced fluorescence polarization assay for screening of progestins in milk	10
Anti-renal amyloidosis potential of rosemary extract: A multidimensional mechanistic study	9
DNAzyme-based biosensing for food safety	9
Integrative analysis of transcriptome reveals the possible mechanism of delayed leaf senescence in pak choi (Brassica rapa subsp. chinensis) following melatonin treatment	9
Can natural preservatives serve as a new line of protective technology against bacterial pathogens in meat and meat products?	9
Structure optimization of pulsed electric field processor and its sterilization effect	9
Lactic acid bacteria and their antimicrobial substances: modern approaches for the biopreservation of meat and meat products	9
Failure of Cronobacter sakazakii to acquire direct and cross-protection against lethal stresses after exposure to sublethal ethanol	9
Fluctuating temperature and 1-methylcyclopropene treatment for controlling the ripening and supply of ready-to-eat kiwifruit	9
The chemistry, stability and health effects of phenolic compounds in cultivated hawthorn (Crataegus pinnatifida var. major): a review	9
Dietary supplementation with Ganoderma lucidum polysaccharide enhances the antimetastatic effect of metformin and protects intestinal barrier integrity	9
Impact of different precooling methods on the storage and quality of strawberries (Fragaria vesca L.)	9
Valorizing animal waste protein through spinning: sustainable nanofiber innovation for advanced food packaging	9
Selected medium-chain dicarboxylic acids: improving shelf life and quality of salmon meat during refrigerated storage	9
A rapid method of identifying mastitis degrees of bovines based on dielectric spectra of raw milk	9
Effects of different dietary lipid levels on physiological metabolism and odor quality of hepatopancreas in adult female Chinese mitten crab (Eriocheir sinensis)	9
Comprehensive characterization and detection of nut allergens in bakery foods using Q-TOF mass spectrometry and bioinformatics	8
Universal probe with oriented antibody to improve the immunochromatographic assay of lead ions inProcambarus clarkii	8
Determination of 28 food safety risk factors in novel foods by ultra-high-performance liquid chromatography-quadrupole/Orbitrap high-resolution mass spectrometry	8
Combined treatment of calcium chloride and ε-polylysine maintains postharvest storage quality of dandelions (Taraxacum antungense Kitag.) by regulating phenylpropanoid metabolism	8
Sustainable extraction of hemp seed and formulation extracts into organogels with analytical profiling of fatty acids	8
Effects of pollination with different apple cultivars’ pollen on postharvest disease resistance of apple fruits to apple ring rot disease	8
Reformulation of traditional Iranian food (Doeeneh) using probiotics: Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis BB-12, Lactobacillus acidophilus LA-5, Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus	8
Antibiotic resistance profiles of Enterococcus spp. isolates discovered from food-producing mussels (Mytilus galloprovincialis) farmed in Central Italy	8
Novel nomenclature and functional insights into YTH genes in the Rosaceae family	8
Betaine and betaine-fortified fermented quinoa ameliorates aging-induced learning and memory decline: Perspectives on the interplay between gut microbiota modulation and neuroprotection	8
Development of biodegradable modified starch composite films with Pleurotus citrinopileatus polysaccharide and nano titanium dioxide for enhanced fresh-cut yam preservation	8
Cyanidin-3-O-glucoside alleviates non-alcoholic fatty liver disease through modulation of the gut microbiota	7
Jasmonate ZIM-domain proteins regulate fruit ripening and quality traits: mechanisms and advances	7
Chinese bayberry extract regulates the permeability of blood–cerebrospinal fluid barrier and ameliorates experimental colitis-related brain comorbidities in mice	7
A visual, rapid, and sensitive detection platform for Vibrio parahaemolyticus based on RPA-CRISPR/Cas12a and an immunochromatographic test strip	7
Characterization of a novelBacillus methylotrophicusphage BM-P1	7
Inhibitory effect and mechanism of tannic acid against two starch digestive enzymes	7
Fabrication of dual-layered microfluidic-blow-spinning nanofiber films with antibacterial and antioxidant functions for food packaging	7
Effect of cinnamaldehyde on Rhizopus stolonifer and on the conservation of sweet potato	6
Guest editorial: Special Issue of Agrofood Quality	6

Effect of ultrasonic amplitude on the general properties of W/O emulsion controlled-release coagulantand the quality enhancement of brine tofu	6
Effects of processing treatments on corn starch retrogradation and strategies for its control: a review	6
1-Methylcyclopropene retards pak choi (Brassica rapasubsp. chinensis) yellowing via BcNAC055-, BcMYB44-, and BcOBF1-mediated regulation of the key chlorophyll degrading geneBcNYC1	6
Identification and characterization of novel dual-function antioxidant and umami peptides from protein hydrolysates of Huangjiu lees	6
Comprehensive widely targeted metabolomics and transcriptomics analysis revealed the key differential genes and metabolites underlying the formation of taste tomato quality	6
Role of temperature fluctuations and shocks during refrigeration on pork and salmon quality	6
Synergistic effects of co-delivery bioactive compounds using polymeric-based nanoparticles for biological activities: recent trends	6
Quality evaluation of NMN produced via different synthesis methods: A multi-technique analysis using NMR, IR, GC-TCD, and HPLC-UV	6
Gaussian process regression for prediction and confidence analysis of fruit traits by near-infrared spectroscopy	5
Melatonin retards leaf senescence by modulating phytohormone metabolism in stored Chinese flowering cabbage	5
Differentiation of qualified tea beverages from spoiled ones by the LC-MS–based analysis of their polycarboxylic acids	5
Application of on-pack pH indicators to monitor freshness of modified atmospheric packaged raw beef	5
Effect of prolonged cooking at low temperatures on the eating quality of Tibetan pork: meat quality, water distribution, and microstructure	5
Immunoinformatics assisted design of a multi-epitope kit for detecting Cronobacter sakazakii in powdered infant formula	5
After the COVID-19 pandemic: changes and continuities in the food supply chain	5
Strigolactone analog 7FGR24 enhances storability of fresh Gastrodia elata by modulating plant hormone signaling	5
Genome-based identification and purification of bacteriocin Q13 against methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus from Lactococcus lactis Q13	5
Integrative transcriptomics and metabolomics reveal the possible lignification mechanism of Lei bamboo shoots during ambient temperature storage	5
Challenges in the implementation of food safety and quality assurance systems in small-scale fisheries	5
Metabolomics for quality assessment of poultry meat and eggs	5
Comparative analysis of fruit firmness and genes associated with cell wall metabolisms in three cultivated strawberries during ripening and postharvest	5
The application of Melissa officinalis L. essential oil nanoemulsions protects sea bass (Lateolabrax japonicus) against myofibrillar protein and lipid oxidation during refrigeration	4
Effect of super-chilling storage on maintenance of quality and freshness of the Pacific oyster (Crassostrea gigas)	4
Arsenic speciation in freshwater fish: challenges and research needs	4
Physicochemical properties, stability, and oxidation kinetics of Rosa roxburghii Tratt seed oil/β-carotene proliposomes modified with sodium alginate and	4
Integrative liquid chromatography–tandem mass spectrometry metabolomics and high-throughput sequencing technology reveal physicochemical characteristics and bacterial diversity of traditionally pickle	4
The interaction mechanism between zein and folic acid in alkaline aqueous solutions: an experimental and molecular simulation study	4
Role of temperature and humidity fluctuations in shrimp quality deterioration during frozen storage	4
Postharvest heat treatment delays fruit ripening and softening by S-nitrosylation of PpACO1 in peach	4
Advances in Pre-treatment Methods for Genetically Modified Components Identification in Edible Oils: A Review	4
Lipid changes and volatile compounds formation in different processing stages of dry-cured Spanish mackerel	4
Sulfur-fumigated ginger identification via brightness information and voting mechanism	4
Integrative metabolome and transcriptome analyses reveal the effects of plant growth regulator diethylaminoethyl hexanoate on flavonoid biosynthesis in hawthorn fruits	4
Rational hapten design and establishment of broad-spectrum indirect competitive enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay for benzimidazoles monitoring in milk	4
Microbiological characterization of a rearing system for the common sea urchin Paracentrotus lividus: a support to technical production regulations redaction and system monitoring	4
Mechanism of reduced steamed bun hardness via the addition of single helical corn amylopectin	4
Advancement of uridine diphosphate-dependent glycosyltransferases (UGTs) in the glycosylation modification of natural products and their protein engineering	4
Titanium dioxide E171 consumption exacerbates Listeria monocytogenes infection in mice	4
Effects of thidiazuron on the quality and storage properties of mango fruit during postharvest	3
Interference of beef matrix in the magnetic separation of Escherichia coli O157:H7 by immunomagnetic beads and the underlying mechanism	3
Temporal–spatial analysis of cyromazine in cowpea using liquid chromatography–mass spectrometry coupled with mass spectrometry imaging	3
Effects of 1-methylcyclopropene treatment on the quality of red ‘Fuji’ apples fruit during short-term storage	3
Microbial contamination and antimicrobial resistance in seafood-contacted ice: a study from Shanghai wholesale and retail markets	3
Sodium Lignosulfonate Synergistically Modified LDHs Achieve Toughening and Enhanced Barrier Properties in PVA-Based Nanocomposite Films	3
Effect of black spot infection on the chemical composition and comprehensive quality of pecan (Carya illinoinensis) kernel oil	3
Influence of cobalt source irradiation modification of pectin on anthocyanin stability	3
Salicylic acid treatment inhibits cold-induced sweetening by regulating the transcription factors StAP2/ERF and StNAC2 in potato	3
Effects of HMW-GS Dx2 absence on the protein aggregation characteristics and thermal stability of wheat flour during maturation	3
Premna microphylla Turcz. as a novel radiation protector: Alleviating radiation-induced colonic injury in mice	3
Comprehensive analyses of inhibition of the Chinese traditional food-packaging materials, Indocalamus latifolius leaves (Zongye) on Aspergillus flavus	3
Screening out key organic acids for inducing diarrhea in fermented blueberry wine based on the spectrum-effect relationship	3
Effects of medium-chain triglyceride ketogenic diets on glucose metabolism in type 2 diabetic mice	3
Transcriptome profiling uncovers regulatory mechanisms underlying delayed ripening in pectin–chitosan composite-coated banana fruit stored at room temperature	3
Innovative applications of gallic acid-enhanced biopolymer films in sustainable food preservation: a critical review	3
Innovations in measuring and mitigating phytohemagglutinins, a key food safety concern in beans	3
Characterization of slightly acidic electrolyzed water (SAEW) on effective disinfection against microbial safety and retention of phenolic compound in SAEW treated fresh romaine lettuce	3
Lignification process and related metabolism in green asparagus (Asparagus officinalis L.) at different storage temperatures	3