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 236 | PDF Downloads 118 XML Downloads 30 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 170 | PDF Downloads 87 XML Downloads 29 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 185 | PDF Downloads 78 XML Downloads 20 HTML Downloads 0Page 180–193
Review
A comprehensive review on microwave applications in fish processing and quality enhancement
Abstract 373 | PDF Downloads 135 XML Downloads 34 HTML Downloads 0Page 94–114
Artificial intelligence (AI) in food safety and quality
Abstract 424 | PDF Downloads 160 XML Downloads 103 HTML Downloads 0Page 148–158
Original Article
Infrared drying of coconut (Cocos nucifera L.) fruit: Evaluating the effects of process conditions and process optimization
Abstract 319 | PDF Downloads 174 HTML Downloads 0 XML Downloads 41Page 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 263 | PDF Downloads 160 HTML Downloads 0 XML Downloads 32Page 22–40
Evaluation of starter cultures for biogenic amine formation and microbial quality in reduced-salt fermented rainbow trout sausages
Abstract 294 | PDF Downloads 129 HTML Downloads 0 XML Downloads 33Page 41–55
Comparative evaluation of high-pressure processing and enzyme maceration as innovative nonthermal pre-treatments in jaboticaba juice production
Abstract 273 | PDF Downloads 134 HTML Downloads 0 XML Downloads 18Page 56–70
Study on the structural characteristics, in vitro hypoglycemic activity, and regulatory mechanisms of Alpinia oxyphylla polysaccharide in modulating human gut microbiota
Abstract 213 | PDF Downloads 113 HTML Downloads 0 XML Downloads 44Page 71–93
New promising strawberry cultivars with improved sugar and organic acid profiles and favorable sensory properties
Abstract 179 | PDF Downloads 109 XML Downloads 30 HTML Downloads 0Page 120–135
Environmental effects on nutrient composition of Turkish Salmon (Oncorhynchus mykiss):a comparison between marine and reservoir systems
Abstract 162 | PDF Downloads 33 XML Downloads 11 HTML Downloads 0Page 200–213
Biogenic amine–producing Enterococcus spp. from anchovy (Engraulis encrasicolus): Isolation and molecular insights
Abstract 29 | PDF Downloads 15 XML Downloads 4 HTML Downloads 0Page 214–228
Integrated taxonomic characterization, postharvest quality evolution, and sustainable conservation of truffle species from Calabria (Southern Italy)
Abstract 30 | PDF Downloads 29 XML Downloads 6 HTML Downloads 0Page 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 215 | PDF Downloads 92 XML Downloads 22 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 238 | PDF Downloads 79 XML Downloads 23 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 121 | PDF Downloads 75 XML Downloads 16 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 122 | PDF Downloads 70 XML Downloads 17 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 86 | PDF Downloads 50 XML Downloads 11 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 73 | PDF Downloads 39 XML Downloads 12 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 73 | PDF Downloads 43 XML Downloads 14 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 79 | PDF Downloads 40 XML Downloads 9 HTML Downloads 0Page 198-199
Editorial
Letter from the Italian Journal of Food Science Editor-in-Chief
Abstract 258 | PDF Downloads 113 XML Downloads 35 HTML Downloads 0Page 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).