Sima Tahmouzi, Sina Ardebilchi Marand, Mohammad Tarahi, Hadi Almasi, Reza Morakian, Elham Khalili Sadrabad, Neda Mollakhalili-Meybodi
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Abstract
The application of artificial sweeteners (ASs) in food science represents a pivotal response to the global challenge of reducing sugar consumption. Although ASs offer innovative solutions to address nutritional concerns related to excessive calorie intake and sugar-related health issues, their integration into food products creates a complex interplay of nutritional and technological challenges. The potential effects on health, including interactions with the gut microbiota, necessitate careful examination. Additionally, the successful incorporation of ASs into food formulations requires an in-depth understanding of their physicochemical properties, sensory characteristics, microbial interactions, and cost considerations. The primary challenge for food scientists is meeting sugar-reduction goals without compromising texture and stability. This review presents a detailed analysis of the nutritional and technological complexities of ASs, emphasizing how multidisciplinary research advances food science.
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Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety (CRFSFS) is an online peer-reviewed journal established in 2002. It aims to provide scientists with unique and comprehensive reviews covering various aspects of food science and technology.
CRFSFS publishes in-depth reviews addressing the chemical, microbiological, physical, sensory, and nutritional properties of foods, as well as food processing, engineering, analytical methods, and packaging. Manuscripts should contribute new insights and recommendations to the scientific knowledge on the topic. The journal prioritizes recent developments and encourages critical assessment of experimental design and interpretation of results.
Topics related to food safety, such as preventive controls, ingredient contaminants, storage, food authenticity, and adulteration, are considered. Reviews on food hazards must demonstrate validity and reliability in real food systems, not just in model systems. Additionally, reviews on nutritional properties should provide a realistic perspective on how foods influence health, considering processing and storage effects on bioactivity.
The journal also accepts reviews on consumer behavior, risk assessment, food regulations, and post-harvest physiology. Authors are encouraged to consult the Editor in Chief before submission to ensure topic suitability. Systematic reviews and meta-analyses on analytical and sensory methods, quality control, and food safety approaches are welcomed, with authors advised to follow IFIS Good review practice guidelines.