Overview
Submission Instructions
Recent Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Research Topics
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NJ
NFS Journal is the official journal of the Society of Nutrition and Food Science and publishes original research articles, methods papers, review articles, and Registered Reports in nutrition and food science, with particular emphasis on work at the interface of nutrition and food research. Covered areas include dietary factors and health, disease prevention, food technology and formulation, omics, food components, nutrient sources and intake, food authentication and quality, nanotechnology, functional properties of foods, analytical and research methods, bioavailability, food safety and toxicology, food and nutrition security, and sustainability of food production.
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Subject
Nutrition & Dietetics
Impact Factor
3.3
Quartile
Q2
Open Access Type
Closed
ISSN
2352-3646
eISSN
2352-3646
Invitation Only
No
Cost Range
USD 3400 excluding taxes for all articles
Submission Instructions
NFS Journal accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.
Full-Length Research Articles
Cover Letter
All authors must approve the submission.
Abstract
A structured abstract is required. Abstract must be structured using appropriate headings. Abstract should state the context or background, purpose, basic procedures, main findings, and principal conclusions.
Manuscript
Article must be divided into clearly defined and numbered sections. Manuscript must include up to 6 keywords after the abstract, and highlights may be provided as a separate editable file with 3 to 5 bullet points of no more than 85 characters each.
References
References must be cited in the text by number in square brackets. References may be in any consistent style at submission, and the reference list must be numbered in the order of first appearance in the text.
Figures & Tables
Each illustration must be submitted as a separate file, while tables may be placed next to the relevant text in the article or on separate pages at the end. Figures must include captions and be numbered according to their sequence in the text, and tables must be submitted as editable text and numbered consecutively in the order cited.
Review Articles
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
Abstract must be structured using appropriate headings. Abstract should state the context or background, purpose, basic procedures, main findings, and principal conclusions.
Manuscript
Article must be divided into clearly defined and numbered sections. Manuscript must include keywords, a competing interests statement, co-author contribution statements using CRediT roles, and a declaration of any generative AI use in manuscript preparation, and highlights must be submitted as a separate editable file when provided with 3 to 5 bullet points of no more than 85 characters each.
References
References must be cited in the text by number in square brackets and listed in the reference list in the order of appearance. References may be in any consistent style at submission, but each entry must include the applicable bibliographic details and journal names should be abbreviated according to the List of Title Word Abbreviations.
Figures & Tables
Each illustration must be submitted as a separate file, while tables may be placed next to the relevant text in the article or on separate pages at the end. Figures must include separate captions and be numbered in sequence, and tables must be submitted as editable text and numbered consecutively.
Registered Reports
Cover Letter
All authors must have approved the submission.
Abstract
A structured abstract is required. Abstract must be structured using appropriate headings. Abstract should state the context or background, purpose, basic procedures, main findings, and principal conclusions.
Manuscript
Articles must be divided into clearly defined and numbered sections. The manuscript must include up to 6 keywords after the abstract, and highlights of 3 to 5 bullet points may be submitted as a separate editable file.
References
References must be cited in the text by number in square brackets. The reference list must be numbered in the order references appear in the text, and submission may use any consistent reference style or format.
Figures & Tables
Each illustration must be submitted as a separate file, while tables may be placed next to the relevant text in the article or on separate pages at the end. Figures must include relevant captions and be numbered according to their sequence in the text, and tables must be submitted as editable text with titles, descriptions, and footnotes.
Original Articles
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
Abstract must be structured using appropriate headings. Abstract should state the context or background, purpose, basic procedures, main findings, and principal conclusions.
Manuscript
Articles must be divided into clearly defined and numbered sections. Manuscript must include keywords, a competing interests statement, co-author contributions using relevant CRediT roles, and an AI use declaration upon submission, and highlights may be provided as a separate editable file with 3 to 5 bullet points of up to 85 characters each.
References
In-text references must be indicated by number in square brackets. References may be submitted in any consistent style or format, and the reference list must number entries in the order they appear in the text.
Figures & Tables
Each illustration must be submitted as a separate file, while tables may be placed next to the relevant text in the article or on separate pages at the end. All figures must include relevant captions, and tables must be submitted as editable text with titles, descriptions, and footnotes.
Registered Report Stage I
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
Abstract must be structured using appropriate headings. Abstract should state the context or background, purpose, basic procedures, main findings, and principal conclusions.
Manuscript
Articles must be divided into clearly defined and numbered sections. Manuscript must include keywords, with a maximum of 6 keywords provided immediately after the abstract, and authors must declare the use of generative AI tools in manuscript preparation upon submission.
References
In-text references must be indicated by number in square brackets, and the reference list must number references in the order they appear in the text.
Figures & Tables
Tables may be placed next to the relevant text in the article or on separate pages at the end, while each illustration must be submitted as a separate file. All figures must include relevant captions, and all tables must be included with titles, descriptions, and footnotes.
Registered Report Stage Ii
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
Abstract must be structured using appropriate headings. Abstract should state the context or background, purpose, basic procedures, main findings, and principal conclusions.
Manuscript
Article must be divided into clearly defined and numbered sections. Manuscript must include keywords, provide a competing interests statement, and include a declaration of generative AI tool use upon submission when applicable, with a maximum of 6 keywords placed immediately after the abstract and optional highlights of 3 to 5 bullet points submitted as a separate editable file.
References
In-text references must be indicated by number in square brackets, and the reference list must be numbered in the order of first appearance in the text.
Figures & Tables
Each illustration must be submitted as a separate file, while tables may be placed next to the relevant text in the article or on separate pages at the end. Figures must include relevant captions and be numbered according to their sequence in the text, and tables must be submitted as editable text, numbered consecutively, and include titles, descriptions, and footnotes.
Letters To The Editor
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript
Letters to the Editor should normally not exceed two printed pages. Letters to the Editor should be written in a continuous style. Keywords must be included, and a competing interests statement and generative AI use declaration must be provided in the manuscript or upon submission.
References
Citations in the text must be indicated by number in square brackets. The reference list must number references in the order in which they appear in the text, and references may be in any consistent style or format at submission.
Figures & Tables
Letters to the Editor must contain no more than one figure and one table. Tables may be placed next to the relevant text in the article or on separate pages at the end, while each illustration must be submitted as a separate file. All figures must include relevant captions, all tables must include titles, descriptions, and footnotes, and all figure and table citations in the text must match the files provided.
Recent Publications
The development and validation of a menu healthiness assessment tool (Menu-Health) for small-to-medium sized businesses in the UK out-of-home food sector
Jane Brealey, Joanna Brooks, Zoé Colombet, Amy Finlay, Eric Robinson
10.1016/j.nfs.2026.100269
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Quantification of adulteration in Bangladeshi honey varieties using UV-vis-NIR spectroscopy and SHAP-guided machine learning
Md. Abdullah Al Noman, Anannya Barua Nijhum, Iqbal Hossain, Mohammad Gulzarul Aziz, Afzal Rahman
10.1016/j.nfs.2026.100268
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Micronutrient and phytochemical potentials of Trichosanthes cucumerina in food fortification: A review
Esther Chinelo Omah, Lara Etzbach, Ute Schweiggert-Weisz
10.1016/j.nfs.2026.100272
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RNA and chondroitin sulfate—BACE1 inhibitory components in protease-digested whitebait (Shirasu): Potential for Alzheimer's disease prevention in mice
Takahiro Katsuki, Ayaka Kinno, Tomoaki Ida, Shingo Kasamatsu, Hidenobu Sumitani, Hideshi Ihara
10.1016/j.nfs.2026.100273
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Enhancement of Kombucha SCOBY yield through fermentation process optimization: Traditional source vs. alternative substrates
Azadeh Khiabani, Mahboobe Sarabi-Jamab, Abolfazl Pahlevanlo, Monir-sadat Shakeri
10.1016/j.nfs.2026.100274
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to publish?
3 days from submission to first decision; 45 days from submission to decision after review; 97 days from submission to acceptance; 2 days from acceptance to online publication.
Reformat to NFS Journal using Livewrite PremiumWhat are the publication costs?
Article Publishing Charge: USD 3400 excluding taxes for all articles.
Reformat to NFS Journal using Livewrite PremiumResearch Topics
Phytochemicals and Antioxidant Activities
Food composition and properties
Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies
Human auditory perception and evaluation
Educational Robotics and Engineering
Meat and Animal Product Quality
Proteins in Food Systems
Nutritional Studies and Diet
Protein Hydrolysis and Bioactive Peptides
Microbial Metabolites in Food Biotechnology
Consumer Attitudes and Food Labeling
Essential Oils and Antimicrobial Activity
Bee Products Chemical Analysis
Seed and Plant Biochemistry
Probiotics and Fermented Foods
Tea Polyphenols and Effects
Phytochemistry and Biological Activities
Date Palm Research Studies
Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
Postharvest Quality and Shelf Life Management
Edible Oils Quality and Analysis
Botanical Research and Applications
Animal Diversity and Health Studies
Fatty Acid Research and Health
Microencapsulation and Drying Processes