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
Review
A comprehensive review on microwave applications in fish processing and quality enhancement
Abstract 506 | PDF Downloads 208 HTML Downloads 0 XML Downloads 59Page 94–114
Artificial intelligence (AI) in food safety and quality: New approach, advantages, and disadvantages
Abstract 685 | PDF Downloads 278 HTML Downloads 0 XML Downloads 197Page 148–158
Paper
Improved detection of beer-spoilage bacteria: validation of the NBB-C®-enrichment method
Abstract 356 | PDF Downloads 174 XML Downloads 42 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 289 | PDF Downloads 158 HTML Downloads 0 XML Downloads 46Page 163-177
Rheological, physical, and sensory evaluation of finger millet-based instant idli premixes: Optimizing rice substitution for enhanced nutrition and consumer acceptability
Abstract 290 | PDF Downloads 150 HTML Downloads 0 XML Downloads 33Page 180–193
Original Article
Infrared drying of coconut (Cocos nucifera L.) fruit: Evaluating the effects of process conditions and process optimization
Abstract 423 | PDF Downloads 242 HTML Downloads 0 XML Downloads 60Page 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 328 | PDF Downloads 203 HTML Downloads 0 XML Downloads 42Page 22–40
Evaluation of starter cultures for biogenic amine formation and microbial quality in reduced-salt fermented rainbow trout sausages
Abstract 357 | PDF Downloads 178 HTML Downloads 0 XML Downloads 40Page 41–55
Comparative evaluation of high-pressure processing and enzyme maceration as innovative nonthermal pre-treatments in jaboticaba juice production
Abstract 421 | PDF Downloads 204 HTML Downloads 0 XML Downloads 31Page 56–70
Study on the structural characteristics, in vitro hypoglycemic activity, and regulatory mechanisms of Alpinia oxyphylla polysaccharide in modulating human gut microbiota
Abstract 312 | PDF Downloads 154 HTML Downloads 0 XML Downloads 60Page 71–93
Environmental effects on nutrient composition of Turkish Salmon (Oncorhynchus mykiss): a comparison between marine and reservoir systems
Abstract 2033 | PDF Downloads 79 HTML Downloads 0 XML Downloads 43Page 200–213
Biogenic amine–producing Enterococcus spp. from anchovy (Engraulis encrasicolus): Isolation and molecular insights
Abstract 173 | PDF Downloads 93 HTML Downloads 0 XML Downloads 18Page 214–228
Integrated taxonomic characterization, postharvest quality evolution, and sustainable conservation of truffle species from Calabria (Southern Italy)
Abstract 174 | PDF Downloads 113 HTML Downloads 0 XML Downloads 22Page 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 275 | PDF Downloads 134 XML Downloads 29 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 302 | PDF Downloads 113 XML Downloads 31 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 181 | PDF Downloads 115 XML Downloads 26 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 184 | PDF Downloads 114 XML Downloads 25 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 154 | PDF Downloads 89 XML Downloads 18 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 150 | PDF Downloads 82 XML Downloads 31 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 135 | PDF Downloads 103 XML Downloads 20 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 141 | PDF Downloads 86 XML Downloads 23 HTML Downloads 0Page 198-199
Research
New promising strawberry cultivars with improved sugar and organic acid profiles and favorable sensory properties
Abstract 286 | PDF Downloads 186 HTML Downloads 0 XML Downloads 48Page 120–135
Editorial
Letter from the Italian Journal of Food Science Editor-in-Chief
Abstract 343 | PDF Downloads 178 HTML Downloads 0 XML Downloads 49Page 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).