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 548 | PDF Downloads 224 HTML Downloads 0 XML Downloads 61Page 94–114
Artificial intelligence (AI) in food safety and quality: New approach, advantages, and disadvantages
Abstract 771 | PDF Downloads 306 HTML Downloads 0 XML Downloads 214Page 148–158
Paper
Improved detection of beer-spoilage bacteria: validation of the NBB-C®-enrichment method
Abstract 389 | PDF Downloads 188 XML Downloads 45 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 333 | PDF Downloads 175 HTML Downloads 0 XML Downloads 48Page 163-177
Rheological, physical, and sensory evaluation of finger millet-based instant idli premixes: Optimizing rice substitution for enhanced nutrition and consumer acceptability
Abstract 340 | PDF Downloads 167 HTML Downloads 0 XML Downloads 34Page 180–193
Original Article
Exploring microstructural integrity and functional attributes of cookies enriched with a compositeblend of water chestnut and barley flour
Abstract 60 | PDF Downloads 15 XML Downloads 3 HTML Downloads 0Page 273–288
Active biodegradable jellyfish gelatine–chitosan film for preserving sierra fish (Scomberomorus sierra)mince at different storage temperatures
Abstract 53 | PDF Downloads 15 XML Downloads 5 HTML Downloads 0Page 257–272
Infrared drying of coconut (Cocos nucifera L.) fruit: Evaluating the effects of process conditions and process optimization
Abstract 458 | PDF Downloads 254 HTML Downloads 0 XML Downloads 61Page 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 371 | PDF Downloads 214 HTML Downloads 0 XML Downloads 44Page 22–40
Evaluation of starter cultures for biogenic amine formation and microbial quality in reduced-salt fermented rainbow trout sausages
Abstract 392 | PDF Downloads 190 HTML Downloads 0 XML Downloads 43Page 41–55
Comparative evaluation of high-pressure processing and enzyme maceration as innovative nonthermal pre-treatments in jaboticaba juice production
Abstract 463 | PDF Downloads 218 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 365 | PDF Downloads 172 HTML Downloads 0 XML Downloads 62Page 71–93
Environmental effects on nutrient composition of Turkish Salmon (Oncorhynchus mykiss): a comparison between marine and reservoir systems
Abstract 2090 | PDF Downloads 97 HTML Downloads 0 XML Downloads 48Page 200–213
Biogenic amine–producing Enterococcus spp. from anchovy (Engraulis encrasicolus): Isolation and molecular insights
Abstract 211 | PDF Downloads 105 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 210 | PDF Downloads 129 HTML Downloads 0 XML Downloads 22Page 229–256
Research
New promising strawberry cultivars with improved sugar and organic acid profiles and favorable sensory properties
Abstract 316 | PDF Downloads 204 HTML Downloads 0 XML Downloads 54Page 120–135
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 308 | PDF Downloads 145 XML Downloads 30 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 337 | PDF Downloads 124 XML Downloads 32 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 220 | PDF Downloads 128 XML Downloads 27 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 216 | PDF Downloads 127 XML Downloads 26 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 190 | PDF Downloads 102 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 189 | PDF Downloads 93 XML Downloads 32 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 170 | PDF Downloads 116 XML Downloads 21 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 177 | PDF Downloads 100 XML Downloads 24 HTML Downloads 0Page 198-199
Editorial
Letter from the Italian Journal of Food Science Editor-in-Chief
Abstract 376 | PDF Downloads 191 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).