Foods | An Open Access Journal from MDPI
Foods is an international, peer-reviewed, open access journal on food science published semimonthly online by MDPI. The Italian Society of Food Sciences (SISA) and Spanish Nutrition Foundation …
Food Hydrocolloids: Structure, Properties, and Applications
Apr 1, 2024 · In food systems, the high affinity of hydrocolloids for water molecules significantly changes the rheological properties of food [3]. Rheological properties are defined as mechanical properties …
Molecular Identification of Escherichia coli Isolated from Street Foods ...
Dec 4, 2025 · Escherichia coli (E. coli) pathotypes present in contaminated food, street food, or water are major contributors to foodborne illnesses. Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) methods are widely …
Fermented Foods and Food Microorganisms: Antioxidant Benefits and ...
Sep 16, 2024 · Fermented foods have been a part of human civilization since ancient times, offering enhanced flavors, extended shelf-life, and improved nutritional value through the action of …
Fermented Foods as Functional Systems: Microbial Communities and
Jun 28, 2025 · Fermented foods represent an intricate ecosystem that delivers live microbes and numerous metabolites, influencing gut health. In this review, we explore how complex microbial …
Ultra-Processed Foods and Respiratory and Allergic Diseases in ... - MDPI
Oct 16, 2025 · Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are increasingly consumed worldwide, particularly during childhood, raising growing concerns for health.
The Effects of Creatine Supplementation on Upper- and Lower-Body
Aug 25, 2025 · Background: Creatine supplementation is widely used to enhance exercise performance, mainly resistance training adaptations, yet its differential effects on upper- and lower-body strength …
Process Optimization and Quality Improvement of Fermented Foods …
Feb 20, 2025 · The optimization of production processes and the evolution of microbial fermentation techniques have significantly contributed to the advancement of modern food processing. Microbial …
Deep Learning for Urban Tree Canopy Coverage Analysis: A ... - MDPI
Following the comparison, a change detection analysis is presented as a case study to reveal where and how tree canopies in the two diverse cities of interest, Laurel, Mississippi (MS) and Georgetown, …
Functional Foods in Modern Nutrition Science: Mechanisms ... - MDPI
Jun 28, 2025 · In recent years, functional foods have garnered increasing scientific and public health interest due to their potential to confer physiological benefits beyond basic nutritional value.