Current Issue
Editor-in-Chief
PROF. PAOLO FANTOZZI
University of Perugia, Italy
About the Journal
The Italian Journal of Food Science is an international journal publishing original, basic, and applied papers, reviews, short communications, surveys, and opinions on food science and technology.
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Current Issue
Vol. 38 No. 2 (2026): ITALIAN JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE
Published: 2026-04-01
Paper
Improved detection of beer-spoilage bacteria: validation of the NBB-C®-enrichment method
Abstract 271 | PDF Downloads 131 XML Downloads 33 HTML Downloads 0Page 136–147
The effects of different vegetable oils and gelation techniques (hot vs. cold) on pea protein emulsion gel properties as fat replacers
Abstract 195 | PDF Downloads 100 XML Downloads 33 HTML Downloads 0Page 163-177
Rheological, physical, and sensory evaluation of finger millet-based instant idli premixes: Optimizing rice substitution for enhanced nutrition and consumer acceptability
Abstract 212 | PDF Downloads 95 HTML Downloads 0 XML Downloads 24Page 180–193
Review
A comprehensive review on microwave applications in fish processing and quality enhancement
Abstract 402 | PDF Downloads 145 HTML Downloads 0 XML Downloads 43Page 94–114
Artificial intelligence (AI) in food safety and quality: New approach, advantages, and disadvantages
Abstract 497 | PDF Downloads 173 HTML Downloads 0 XML Downloads 112Page 148–158
Original Article
Infrared drying of coconut (Cocos nucifera L.) fruit: Evaluating the effects of process conditions and process optimization
Abstract 346 | PDF Downloads 185 HTML Downloads 0 XML Downloads 44Page 1-21
Metabolomics-guided exploration of Pinus wallichiana A.B. Jacks. cones for antidiabetic compounds: Integrating in vitro, in silico, in vivo, and histopathological approaches
Abstract 278 | PDF Downloads 172 HTML Downloads 0 XML Downloads 33Page 22–40
Evaluation of starter cultures for biogenic amine formation and microbial quality in reduced-salt fermented rainbow trout sausages
Abstract 305 | PDF Downloads 148 HTML Downloads 0 XML Downloads 34Page 41–55
Comparative evaluation of high-pressure processing and enzyme maceration as innovative nonthermal pre-treatments in jaboticaba juice production
Abstract 300 | PDF Downloads 153 HTML Downloads 0 XML Downloads 19Page 56–70
Study on the structural characteristics, in vitro hypoglycemic activity, and regulatory mechanisms of Alpinia oxyphylla polysaccharide in modulating human gut microbiota
Abstract 242 | PDF Downloads 124 HTML Downloads 0 XML Downloads 47Page 71–93
Environmental effects on nutrient composition of Turkish Salmon (Oncorhynchus mykiss): a comparison between marine and reservoir systems
Abstract 1970 | PDF Downloads 49 HTML Downloads 0 XML Downloads 29Page 200–213
Biogenic amine–producing Enterococcus spp. from anchovy (Engraulis encrasicolus): Isolation and molecular insights
Abstract 89 | PDF Downloads 36 HTML Downloads 0 XML Downloads 11Page 214–228
Integrated taxonomic characterization, postharvest quality evolution, and sustainable conservation of truffle species from Calabria (Southern Italy)
Abstract 87 | PDF Downloads 54 HTML Downloads 0 XML Downloads 13Page 229–256
Corrigendum
Corrigendum to: Enhancing the physicochemical properties and oxidative stability of wheat germoil by blending with local and imported buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) butter fats. Italian Journal of Food Science, 2025;Vol. 37(2). https://doi.org/10.15586/ijfs.v37i2.2972
Abstract 234 | PDF Downloads 103 XML Downloads 23 HTML Downloads 0Page 114-115
Corrigendum to: Role of bacterial exopolysaccharides in edible films for food safety and sustainability. Current trends and future perspectives. Italian Journal of Food Science, 2024;36(4):169–179. https://doi.org/10.15586/ijfs.v36i4.2690
Abstract 252 | PDF Downloads 88 XML Downloads 26 HTML Downloads 0Page 116-117
Corrigendum to: Nutritional assessment concerning anthropometric, demographic, and food frequency questionnaires of hemodialysis patients in Sargodha, Pakistan. Ital. J. Food Sci. 2024; 36(1): 80–91. https://doi.org/10.15586/ijfs.v36i1.2462
Abstract 141 | PDF Downloads 87 XML Downloads 19 HTML Downloads 0Page 159-160
Corrigendum to: N-Acetyl Cysteine as a promising food supplement protects for COVID-19treatment: A comprehensive meta-analysis of systemic manifestations and clinical outcomes. Ital. J. Food Sci. 2025; 37(1): 43–59. https://doi.org/10.15586/ijfs.v37i1.2787
Abstract 146 | PDF Downloads 80 XML Downloads 18 HTML Downloads 0Page 161-162
Corrigendum to: Antioxidant activities of chicory (Cichorium intybus L.) and purslane (Portulaca oleracea L.) leaves powder and their applications for preservation of cupcakes. Ital. J. Food Sci. 2025; 37(1): 345–365. https://doi.org/10.15586/ijfs.v37i1.2790
Abstract 107 | PDF Downloads 61 XML Downloads 12 HTML Downloads 0Page 178-179
Corrigendum to 2935: Protective effect of rosmarinic acid against 5-fluorouracil-induced cardiotoxicity in mice via modulation of inflammation, oxidative stress, and apoptosis and restoration of NRF2/HO-1. Ital. J. Food Sci. 2025; 37(2): 51–64. https://doi.org/10.15586/ijfs.v37i2.2935
Abstract 92 | PDF Downloads 52 XML Downloads 16 HTML Downloads 0Page 194-195
Corrigendum to: Liquiritin ameliorates acute myocardial infarction via the COX-2/NLRP3 signaling pathway: network pharmacology and experimental validation. Ital. J. Food Sci. 2024; 36(2): 61–73. https://doi.org/10.15586/ijfs.v36i2.2523
Abstract 89 | PDF Downloads 61 XML Downloads 15 HTML Downloads 0Page 196-197
Corrigendum to: Quality of life in asthmatic patients: Pre- and post-COVID-19. Ital. J. Food Sci. 2025; 37(2): 347–360. https://doi.org/10.15586/ijfs.v37i2.2985
Abstract 93 | PDF Downloads 53 XML Downloads 12 HTML Downloads 0Page 198-199
Research
New promising strawberry cultivars with improved sugar and organic acid profiles and favorable sensory properties
Abstract 222 | PDF Downloads 132 HTML Downloads 0 XML Downloads 42Page 120–135
Editorial
Letter from the Italian Journal of Food Science Editor-in-Chief
Abstract 277 | PDF Downloads 136 HTML Downloads 0 XML Downloads 40Page 118-119
Indexing: Scopus CiteScore 2024: 5.1. IJFS is abstracted/indexed in: Chemical Abstracts Service (USA); Foods Adlibra Publ. (USA); Gialine - Ensia (F); Institut Information Sci. Acad. Sciences (Russia); Institute for Scientific Information; CurrentContents®/AB&ES; SciSearch® (USA-GB); Int. Food Information Service - IFIS (D); Int. Food Information Service - IFIS (UK); UDL-Edge Citations Index (Malaysia); EBSCO Publishing; Index Copernicus Journal Master List (PL).