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Journal of Functional Foods

Journal of Functional Foods publishes fundamental and applied research on healthy foods and biologically active food ingredients at the intersection of food science, nutrition, and health. It covers food bioactive compounds and nutraceutical ingredients, digestion and microbiota-related processes, characterization of healthy food constituents using in vivo, genomic, chemical, and biochemical approaches, efficacy and safety of bioactive compounds, effects of processing on functionality, regulatory aspects, personalized and sport nutrition, and the role of food ingredients and diet in disease prevention and disease management.

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Subject Nutrition & Dietetics
Impact Factor 4
Quartile Q2
Open Access Type Open
ISSN 1756-4646
eISSN 2214-9414
Invitation Only No
Cost Range USD 2920 excluding taxes

Submission Instructions

Journal of Functional Foods accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Research Papers

Cover Letter A cover letter is required. Cover letter should briefly state the study aim and main findings, explain fit with the journal’s scope, and emphasize novelty and broader implications.
Abstract An abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 150 words. A structured abstract is required. Abstract should provide context or background for the research by means of appropriate headings.
Manuscript Research Papers should not exceed 7,500 words excluding the abstract and references. Manuscript must be divided into clearly defined and numbered sections. Manuscript must include 1 to 6 keywords in English, article highlights submitted as a separate editable file with 3 to 5 bullet points of up to 85 characters each, a graphical abstract submitted as a separate file, and a generative AI disclosure section before the references if AI tools were used in manuscript preparation.
References Citations in the text must follow American Psychological Association style, Seventh Edition (2020). Reference list must be arranged alphabetically and then chronologically, with same-author same-year entries distinguished by letters.
Figures & Tables Research Papers may include no more than 8 tables and illustrations. Figures and other artwork must be supplied as separate files along with the manuscript. Tables must be submitted as editable text rather than images, and each figure or table must be cited in the text and include a caption.
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Review Articles

Cover Letter A cover letter is required. Cover letter must briefly state the study's aim and main findings, explain fit with the journal's scope, emphasize novelty and broader implications, and exclude funding information, author declarations, and suggested or opposed reviewers.
Abstract An abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 150 words. Abstract should be structured with appropriate headings.
Manuscript Review article text must not exceed 10,000 words excluding the abstract and references. Manuscript must be divided into clearly defined and numbered sections. Manuscript must include 1 to 6 English keywords, required article highlights submitted separately as 3 to 5 bullet points, a graphical abstract submitted separately, a declarations section before the references that discloses any use of generative AI, acknowledgements before the reference list, and CRediT author contribution information.
References Citations and references must follow American Psychological Association style, Seventh Edition (2020). Reference list must be arranged alphabetically and then chronologically, with same-author same-year entries distinguished by letters.
Figures & Tables Review articles may include no more than 8 tables and illustrations in total. Figures and other artwork must be supplied as separate files along with the manuscript, while tables must be included as editable text in the submission. Tables must be editable text with captions and figures must each have a caption.
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Rapid Communications

Cover Letter A cover letter is required. Cover letter should briefly state the study aim and main findings, explain fit with the journal’s scope, and emphasize novelty and broader implications.
Abstract An abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 150 words. A structured abstract is required. Abstract should include appropriate headings that provide the context or background for the research.
Manuscript Rapid Communications should be up to 3000 words. Manuscript must be divided into clearly defined and numbered sections. Manuscript must include 1 to 6 keywords, submission highlights of 3 to 5 bullet points in a separate editable file, a graphical abstract as a separate file, a Generative AI disclosure section before the references if applicable, acknowledgements before the reference list, and co-author contribution statements using CRediT roles.
References Citations must follow American Psychological Association style, Seventh Edition (2020). Reference list must be arranged alphabetically and then chronologically, with same-year works by the same author distinguished by letters.
Figures & Tables Figures and artwork must be supplied as separate files, while tables must be submitted as editable text. Tables must be cited in the text, numbered consecutively, and include captions, and all artwork must be cited in the text, numbered in order, and accompanied by captions.
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Graphical Reviews

Cover Letter A cover letter is required. Cover letter must briefly state the study's aim and main findings, explain fit with the journal's scope, and emphasize novelty and broader implications.
Abstract Abstract is required. Abstract must be no more than 250 words. Abstract format is not explicitly stated for this article type.
Manuscript Body text excluding figure legends must be no more than 2000 words. Graphical Reviews must be short, structured articles whose body text provides backbone information and context connecting the material presented in the figures. Highlights are required, 1 to 6 keywords in English must be provided, and any use of generative AI in manuscript preparation must be declared in a section before the references.
References References must include no more than 25 key articles. Citations and references must follow APA 7th edition style. Reference list must be arranged alphabetically and then chronologically, with same-year works by the same author distinguished by letters.
Figures & Tables Graphical Reviews must include 3 to 5 color schemes or figures. Figures must be supplied as separate files along with the manuscript. Each figure must be self-explanatory with sufficient annotations, and figure legends must be concise while adding detail that deepens the figure's message.
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Recent Publications

Fermented mycelial extract from Auricularia heimuer and Sparassis crispa mitigates cartilage degeneration and inflammation in monosodium iodoacetate-induced osteoarthritis

Sanjay, Rachit Sood, You-Suk Lee, Byung Wook Lee, Sang Min Park, Hae-Jeung Lee

10.1016/j.jff.2026.107387
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Antioxidant properties of milled rice extract and rice bran oil from Dok Pradu red glutinous rice: cellular ROS attenuation by the milled rice extract in UVB-induced HaCaT cells

Patcharawan Sittisart, Priyada Sittisart, Yothin Teethaisong, Benjawan Dunkhunthod

10.1016/j.jff.2026.107385
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Anti-inflammatory role of linden (Tilia spp.) honey in LPS-induced RAW264.7 cells and mouse model of acute lung injury

Gyeong Min Kim, Yu Ri Jeong, Mei Tong He, Kyung-Wan Baek, Ji Hyun Kim, Sung-Joon Na, Hyun-Jun Kim, Ah Young Lee

10.1016/j.jff.2026.107384
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Strategies for enhancing tocopherol enrichment based on strain screening, optimization, and regulation

Li Chen, Yunxuan Liu, Ziheng Linghu, Anyan Wen, Likang Qin, Zhengfang Qi, Rongrong Zhang, Haiying Zeng, Yichun Sun

10.1016/j.jff.2026.107391
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Coffee-derived lactic acid bacteria postbiotics: strain-specific antimicrobial, redox and Caco-2 immunomodulation readouts

Gabriela N. Tenea, Ioana C. Marinas, Gratiela Gradisteanu Pircalabioru, Elisabeta I. Geana, Victor Cifuentes, Mariana C. Chifiriuc

10.1016/j.jff.2026.107381
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

11 days submission to first decision; 42 days submission to decision after review; 87 days submission to acceptance; 7 days acceptance to online publication

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Is a cover letter required?

A cover letter is required at submission. It should be short, ideally less than one page, explain the study's aim and main findings, show fit with the journal's aims and scope, emphasize novelty and broader implications, and acknowledge an invitation if applicable. It should not include funding information, author declarations, or suggested or opposed reviewers.

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What are the publication costs?

Article Publishing Charge: USD 2920 excluding taxes for all articles.

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Research Topics

Phytochemicals and Antioxidant Activities Gut microbiota and health Protein Hydrolysis and Bioactive Peptides Probiotics and Fermented Foods Microbial Metabolites in Food Biotechnology Natural Antidiabetic Agents Studies Diet and metabolism studies Antioxidant Activity and Oxidative Stress Food composition and properties Biochemical effects in animals Diet, Metabolism, and Disease Genomics, phytochemicals, and oxidative stress Polysaccharides and Plant Cell Walls Natural product bioactivities and synthesis Seaweed-derived Bioactive Compounds Tea Polyphenols and Effects Pharmacological Effects of Natural Compounds Fatty Acid Research and Health Adipose Tissue and Metabolism Liver Disease Diagnosis and Treatment Biochemical Analysis and Sensing Techniques Adipokines, Inflammation, and Metabolic Diseases Essential Oils and Antimicrobial Activity Phytoestrogen effects and research Proteins in Food Systems

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