Special Issue on Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals

Functional foods and nutraceuticals provide an opportunity to improve the human health, reduce health care costs and support economic development in rural communities. Functional food provides the body with the required amount of vitamins, fats, proteins, carbohydrates, etc., needed for its health survival. In contrast to conventional foods, functional foods, however, have demonstrated physiological benefits and can reduce the risk of chronic disease beyond basic nutrition functions.

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

• Functional foods
• Nutraceuticals
• Enriched foods
• Dietary supplements
• Health-promoting additives
• Functional ingredients in food
• Challenges and opportunities
• Development of functional foods and nutraceuticals
• Regulations and health claim

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 - Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals” should be selected during your submission.

Special Issue timetable:

Guest Editor:

Prof. Alessandra Bordoni

University of Bologna, Italy

For further questions or inquiries

Please contact Editorial Assistant at

fns@scirp.org