Special Issue on Food and Function

Food and Function focuses on food and the functions of food in relation to health. Functional food is the dietary item that provides nutrients and energy, beneficially modulates one or more targeted functions in the body, by enhancing a certain physiological response and/or by reducing the risk of disease. The goal of this special issue is to provide a platform for scientists and academicians all over the world to promote, share, and discuss various new issues and developments in the area of Food and Function.

In this special issue, we intend to invite front-line researchers and authors to submit original research and review articles on exploring Food and Function. Potential topics include, but are not limited to:

• Bread
• Cereals
• Carotenoids
• Dietary fibers
• Dietary solutions
• Flavonoids
• Fruits and vegetables
• Innovative and fortified food
• Medical foods
• Milks and beveragess
• Nutraceuticals
• Nutritive value
• Probiotics and prebiotics

Authors should read over the journal’s For Authors carefully before submission. Prospective authors should submit an electronic copy of their complete manuscript through the journal’s Paper Submission System.

Please kindly specify the “Special Issue” under your manuscript title. The research field “Special Issue - Food and Function” should be selected during your submission.

Special Issue Timetable:

Guest Editor:

Dr. Azita Nemati

Department of Food Science and Technology

Faculty of Agricultural Engineering

Sari Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources University, Iran

For further questions or inquiries, please contact Editorial Assistant at

Email: papersubmissionmcy@gmail.com