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{"title":"Palm-Oil Detection and Quantification in Adulterated Mustard Oil From Bangladesh Using ATR-FTIR Spectroscopy With Chemometric Model","authors":"Hillol Roy,&nbsp;Md. Azmain Faique,&nbsp;Saidul Islam,&nbsp;Tanu Sree Sarker,&nbsp;Tamanna Tasnim,&nbsp;Manobendra Nath Mohanta,&nbsp;Md. Mahasin Ali,&nbsp;Md. Najim Uddin,&nbsp;Md. Atikul Islam","doi":"10.1002/ejlt.70138","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/ejlt.70138","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>A fast and reliable approach was developed to detect and quantify palm oil in adulterated mustard oil from Bangladeshi market by attenuated total reflectance-Fourier transform infrared (ATR-FTIR) spectroscopy at a spectral range of 4000–400 cm⁻¹ coupled with chemometric analysis. Orthogonal partial least squares-discriminant analysis (OPLS-DA) was used to distinguish between controlled and adulterated mustard oil, and OPLS was applied to quantify the palm-oil concentration in controlled mustard oil with good accuracy at 1210–1074 cm⁻¹. The optimal OPLS-DA model (B) obtained high cumulative <i>R</i>²<i>Y</i> and <i>Q</i>² values of 0.937 and 0.919, respectively, along with a low root mean square error of prediction (RMSEP) value of 0.146. The area under the receiver operating characteristic curve (AUROC) curve exhibited a value of 1.0, indicating the model's high accuracy in discriminating between controlled and adulterated mustard oil. The best OPLS model (P) showed strong calibration performance, with <i>R</i>²<i>X</i> (cum), <i>R</i>²<i>Y</i> (cum), and <i>Q</i>² (cum) values of 0.988, 0.985, and 0.974, along with low limit of detection (LOD) and limit of quantification (LOQ) values of 1.018 and 3.086, respectively. The validation of the selected model demonstrated good predictive performance, as evidenced by root mean square error of estimation (RMSEE) and RMSEP values of 1.899 and 2.865, respectively.</p>\u0000 <p><i>Practical Applications</i>: This study provides a non-destructive and user-friendly approach for detecting and quantifying palm-oil adulteration in mustard oil. Thus, the developed method is well-suited for routine quality monitoring in the edible oil industry.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":11988,"journal":{"name":"European Journal of Lipid Science and Technology","volume":"128 8","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2026-08-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148784922","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Properties of Mixed Organogelators: Interactions of 9,10-Dihydroxystearic Acid and 12-Hydroxystearic Acid Towards Medium-Chain Triglyceride Oil in Organogel Systems","authors":"Norashikin Ahmad,&nbsp;Sumaiyah Megat Nabil Mohsin,&nbsp;Yusrabbil Amiyati Yusof,&nbsp;Zafarizal Aldrin Azizul Hasan,&nbsp;Suria Ramli,&nbsp;Murad Bahadi,&nbsp;Muhammad Rahimi Yusop","doi":"10.1002/ejlt.70137","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/ejlt.70137","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Dihydroxystearic acid (DHSA) has shown promise as a gelling agent for structuring vegetable oils for nonfood applications. However, its use with medium-chain triglyceride (MCT) oil results in weak organogels with low gel strength and soft texture. Therefore, this study aims to improve the DHSA with MCT organogel properties by mixing DHSA with 12-hydroxystearic acid (HSA) in ratios of 100:0, 70:30, 50:50, 30:70, and 0:100 (w/w). The effects of these ratios on physicochemical characteristics, microstructure, mechanical, and thermal properties were systematically examined. An increased proportion of HSA significantly improved oil binding capacity (OBC) with DHSA/HSA, 30:70 (w/w), achieving the highest OBC (99.27%) and hardness (3739.92 g). Microscopic analysis revealed smaller crystal structures and tighter molecular packing at this ratio, contributing to the enhanced mechanical properties. X-ray diffraction and rheological studies further confirmed the formation of a stronger gel network. Fourier transform infrared analysis revealed different dimer formations in DHSA and HSA blends, whereas differential scanning calorimetry indicated a heterogeneous matrix with decreasing melting temperatures (84.5–57.9°C) as the HSA content increased. The adjustable properties of DHSA and HSA organogels offer significant potential for developing stable and durable formulations, presenting new possibilities for cosmetics and pharmaceutical applications.</p>\u0000 <p><i>Practical applications</i>: This study provides a practical strategy for tailoring the performance of medium-chain triglyceride-based organogels by combining dihydroxystearic acid and 12-hydroxystearic acid. The findings provide researchers with guidance for selecting organogelator compositions to achieve properties suited to specific nonfood applications. These design principles can support the development of customized organogel systems as oil-structuring materials for pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and other functional soft material applications requiring tailored mechanical strength, thermal behavior, and formulation stability.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":11988,"journal":{"name":"European Journal of Lipid Science and Technology","volume":"128 8","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2026-08-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148753791","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Seaweed-Derived Proteolytic Extracts as Natural Interfacial Stabilizers for Oxidatively Sensitive DHA-Rich Oil-in-Water Emulsions","authors":"Sakhi Ghelichi,&nbsp;Behdad Shokrollahi Yancheshmeh,&nbsp;Mona Hajfathalian,&nbsp;Seyed Hossein Helalat,&nbsp;Charlotte Jacobsen","doi":"10.1002/ejlt.70135","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/ejlt.70135","url":null,"abstract":"<p>In this work, we examined how the choice of protease in sequential enzymatic/alkaline extraction affects seaweed-derived extracts and their ability to stabilize docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) oil-in-water emulsions. Extracts produced with Alcalase (Ac-A), Flavourzyme (Fz-A), and Formea Prime (Fp-A) were compared. Ac-A achieved the highest protein extraction yield (∼95%) and phenolic content (∼17 µg GAE/mL) and showed a significantly higher ratio of essential to total amino acids (<i>p</i> &lt; 0.05). Although radical scavenging activity was similar among extracts, Ac-A exhibited stronger Fe²⁺ chelation (<i>p</i> &lt; 0.05). Ac-A and Fz-A reduced interfacial tension more effectively than Fp-A, supported by confocal laser scanning microscopy. Emulsions showed comparable droplet size (75–82 nm), negative zeta potential, and viscosity (∼1.0–1.5 centipoise [cP]) (<i>p</i> &gt; 0.05). All extracts improved oxidative stability compared to the negative control (no antioxidant); Ac-A and Fz-A showed lower peroxide value trajectories than Fp-A (<i>p</i> &lt; 0.05), whereas butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) remained most effective. Extracts delayed tocopherol depletion and reduced volatile formation, with Ac-A performing closest to BHT. Alcalase-derived extracts thus offer multifunctional interfacial and antioxidant protection for omega-3 emulsions.</p><p><i>Practical Applications</i>: The findings support marine-derived extracts as clean-label ingredients for omega-3-enriched food products. They can be applied in systems where both physical and oxidative stability are required, such as fortified beverages, emulsified sauces, and nutraceutical formulations. Their dual functionality may reduce the need for multiple additives, simplifying ingredient lists, and improving product appeal. In addition, the use of seaweed-based materials offers opportunities for sustainable sourcing and valorization of marine biomass, which aligns with current industry trends toward natural and environment-friendly solutions.</p>","PeriodicalId":11988,"journal":{"name":"European Journal of Lipid Science and Technology","volume":"128 8","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2026-08-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/ejlt.70135","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148752872","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Essential Oil Oleogels—Part II: Oleogels Containing Vanilla (Vanilla planifolia) Essential Oil","authors":"Buket Aydeniz-Guneser,&nbsp;Seda Kucuk","doi":"10.1002/ejlt.70134","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/ejlt.70134","url":null,"abstract":"<p>This study builds upon previous research into plant wax-based oleogel systems containing cinnamon essential oil by evaluating the effect of incorporating vanilla essential oil (VEO) on the structural, thermal, and rheological properties of oleogels. Oleogels were prepared using a phyto wax gelator system, both with and without VEO, and were compared with (i) a control oleogel and (ii) a liquid oil system (VEO dispersed in refined canola oil) to clarify the role of essential oil incorporation within the gel matrix. The developed oleogel exhibited a high oil-binding efficiency (99.9%) and a rapid gelation time (5.1 min). X-ray diffraction revealed characteristic spacings at 4.12 and 4.15 Å, indicating α and β′ polymorphic forms, with no β-form detected. The absence of β-crystals influenced rheological behavior, resulting in weak gel characteristics (<i>G</i>″/<i>G</i>′ &gt; 0.1) and limited thermal stability. Scanning electron microscopy demonstrated that the control gel had a heterogeneous, emulsion-like structure with clustered oil droplets, whereas the VEO-containing oleogel had a more uniform crystalline network. Overall, incorporating VEO improved oil retention and the gelation rate but resulted in weaker gel strength and a distinct polymorphic structure compared to the control. These findings suggest that essential oil-containing oleogels can serve as potential delivery systems for aromatic and lipophilic bioactive compounds, offering opportunities for the development of plant-based, clean-label, and functional food formulations.</p><p><i>Practical applications</i>: This study demonstrates the potential of VEO-containing oleogels as structuring systems for liquid oils and as functional alternatives to conventional solid fats in food formulations. The findings support the utilization of VEO-containing oleogels in the formulation of clean-label and plant-based product formulations, where texture, flavor delivery, and product stability are critical considerations. The knowledge generated on oleogel design may help food manufacturers select suitable formulations for spreads, fillings, bakery products, and other semisolid applications. In addition, these systems provide opportunities to incorporate and protect lipophilic ingredients, thereby supporting the development of innovative functional foods with enhanced consumer appeal.</p>","PeriodicalId":11988,"journal":{"name":"European Journal of Lipid Science and Technology","volume":"128 8","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2026-08-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/ejlt.70134","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148662312","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Issue Information: Eur. J. Lipid Sci. Technol.","authors":"","doi":"10.1002/ejlt.70136","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/ejlt.70136","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":11988,"journal":{"name":"European Journal of Lipid Science and Technology","volume":"128 8","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2026-08-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/ejlt.70136","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148662311","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Rapid Quantitative Assessment of Lipid and Phytate Composition in Plant-Based Protein Ingredients by 31P and 1H NMR","authors":"Vincent Boerkamp,&nbsp;Niels de Roo,&nbsp;Lorenz Plankensteiner,&nbsp;Courtney Leigh,&nbsp;John P. M. van Duynhoven,&nbsp;Marie Hennebelle","doi":"10.1002/ejlt.70132","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/ejlt.70132","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Industrial plant protein ingredients contain significant amounts of lipids and phytate that can impact their functionalities in food products. It is therefore essential to develop analytical methods to accurately quantify them. Here, we describe the efficient extraction of both phospholipids and phytate with cholate as a detergent. The phospholipids and phytate in these extracts can be accurately quantified by ³¹P NMR with methylenediphosphonic acid as internal standard. The within-day repeatability (RSD<i>_r</i>) is 1%–6%, the within-laboratory reproducibility (RSD<i>_R</i>) is 3%–13%, and the limits of quantification (LOQ) are 0.1–0.2 g/100 g (16.4 T, 1.5 h). Acylglycerols and free fatty acids are adequately recovered using hexane/isopropanol (3:1, v/v). Subsequent measurement of these extracts in a binary solvent, CDCl₃/MeOD (2:1, v/v), allows for well-dispersed signals of unsaturated fatty acids and lipid classes in ¹H NMR spectra. Residual overlap between ¹H NMR signals was resolved by spectral deconvolution. This allows for accurate quantification at 600 MHz (14.1 T, 0.6 h) of unsaturated fatty acids (RSD<i>_r</i> 4%–8%; RSD<i>_R</i> 3%–11%; LOQ 0.01–0.47 g/100 g) and lipid classes (RSD<i>_r</i> 4%–12%; RSD<i>_R</i> 7%–20%; LOQ 0.004–0.1 g/100 g).</p><p>Practical Applications: ¹H and ³¹P NMR analysis enables discrimination according to botanical origin and industrial separation process and may aid rational design of formulations and processing routes of vegan food products.</p>","PeriodicalId":11988,"journal":{"name":"European Journal of Lipid Science and Technology","volume":"128 7","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2026-07-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/ejlt.70132","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148389235","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Advances in Lipid Digestion and Bioaccessibility Using the INFOGEST 2.0 Protocol","authors":"Sawsan Amara,&nbsp;Maureen Gerlei","doi":"10.1002/ejlt.70131","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/ejlt.70131","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The INFOGEST 2.0 protocol is currently recognized as a reference method for in vitro digestion studies. Its successive improvements have strengthened interlaboratory reproducibility and enabled a more physiologically relevant simulation of gastrointestinal processes. An increasing number of studies have applied the INFOGEST 2.0 model to a wide range of food systems, from simplified ingredient/molecule dispersions to structurally complex foods, demonstrating its relevance for investigating nutrient bioaccessibility across diverse matrix organizations. Lipid digestion has received particular attention because it is strongly governed by supramolecular structure and food matrix complexity. Neutral lipids and polar lipids display distinct interfacial behaviors, digestion kinetics, and micellization patterns, which directly influence the extent of lipolysis and the bioaccessibility of fatty acids. This mini-review summarizes recent studies applying the INFOGEST 2.0 protocol to lipid digestion in both simple and complex food systems. It highlights the analytical approaches used to quantify lipolysis and lipid bioaccessibility, discusses current methodological challenges of the model, and outlines perspectives for improving the evaluation of lipid digestion in heterogeneous food matrices.</p>\u0000 <p><b>Practical applications</b>: This mini-review provides an overview of the application and recent developments of the INFOGEST 2.0 protocol, with a particular focus on lipid digestion. It serves as a useful resource for researchers seeking to better understand current practices, methodological advances, and the use of the protocol for evaluating lipid digestibility and bioaccessibility in diverse food systems.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":11988,"journal":{"name":"European Journal of Lipid Science and Technology","volume":"128 7","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2026-07-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148389234","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Issue Information: Eur. J. Lipid Sci. Technol.","authors":"","doi":"10.1002/ejlt.70133","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/ejlt.70133","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":11988,"journal":{"name":"European Journal of Lipid Science and Technology","volume":"128 7","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2026-07-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/ejlt.70133","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148389227","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Specificity Toward Primary and Secondary Hydroxyls of Monosaccharides as Acceptor Substrates in Transphosphatidylation Catalyzed by Streptomyces sp. Phospholipase D","authors":"Nikolina Barchan,&nbsp;Zoltan Takacs,&nbsp;Patrick Adlercreutz","doi":"10.1002/ejlt.70129","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/ejlt.70129","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Glycophospholipids are a rather unexplored type of novel synthetic phospholipid that has shown interesting self-assembly behavior in aqueous solution. The type of carbohydrate used in these conjugates has a surprisingly large effect on lipid self-assembly and the type of vesicle structures formed when dispersed in excess aqueous solution. These lipids can be produced through enzymatic transphosphatidylation catalyzed by phospholipase D (PLD), but the tautomeric equilibria of carbohydrates lead to conjugates with varied linkage positions and anomeric forms. To clarify how carbohydrate structure affects both lipid self-assembly and PLD selectivity, we performed detailed structural characterization of three previously unexplored glycophospholipid conjugates: phosphatidyl glucose (P-Glu), phosphatidyl fructose (P-Fru), and phosphatidyl xylose (P-Xyl). Using mass spectrometry and NMR spectroscopy, we identified distinct and unexpected conjugation patterns. P-Glu formed exclusively via the C6 primary hydroxyl, while P-Fru yielded two products, 1-P-Fru and 6-P-Fru, demonstrating high PLD specificity for both primary positions. Surprisingly, P-Xyl conjugated via the secondary C4 hydroxyl, indicating that PLD can preferentially react with a secondary alcohol even when minor amounts of xylofuranose containing a primary hydroxyl are present. These results provide new insight into the catalytic flexibility of PLD toward complex carbohydrate substrates and establish a structural basis for understanding the self-assembly behavior of these novel glycophospholipids.</p><p><i>Practical applications</i>: Understanding how phospholipase D selects different hydroxyl groups on complex carbohydrates enables more predictable and strategic synthesis of glycophospholipids. Such control is valuable for designing lipids with tailored self-assembly properties for use in drug delivery, formulation science, and biomaterials. The demonstrated ability of PLD to form linkages at secondary hydroxyls expands the range of feasible carbohydrate substrates, opening new routes for enzymatic production of functional amphiphiles without relying on protecting-group chemistry. The structural insights generated here can support the rational design of vesicle-forming lipids with specific stability, morphology or encapsulation characteristics, facilitating their application in nanocarriers, emulsifiers, and sustainable surfactant systems.</p>","PeriodicalId":11988,"journal":{"name":"European Journal of Lipid Science and Technology","volume":"128 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2026-06-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/ejlt.70129","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148325015","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"A New Chapter for the European Journal of Lipid Science & Technology: Farewell and Welcome","authors":"","doi":"10.1002/ejlt.70130","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/ejlt.70130","url":null,"abstract":"&lt;p&gt;A decision has been made that, going forward, the &lt;i&gt;European Journal of Lipid Science &amp; Technology&lt;/i&gt; will be led by an academic Editor-in-Chief. Accordingly, after 6 years in this role, the time has come for me to step down and to say goodbye.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The Year 2020 will undoubtedly be remembered by many primarily for the profound impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, although it was also a year of significant change in many other respects.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;It was during this exceptional period that I accepted the position of Editor-in-Chief of the &lt;i&gt;European Journal of Lipid Science &amp; Technology&lt;/i&gt;. I was immediately confronted with the far-reaching effects of the pandemic. The publishing office in Weinheim closed, and from 1 day to the next, all employees transitioned to working exclusively from home. Communication became entirely screen-based, making it particularly challenging to establish new professional relationships and to maintain existing ones. Conferences were canceled or, where possible, held in digital format. This situation continued into 2021, including the annual Euro Fed Lipid conference, which also took place virtually. On that occasion, I gave a presentation on open access publishing—an unusual experience, as the absence of visible participants made it feel, in many ways, as though one were speaking into a vacuum.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;It was not until later that I had the opportunity to meet members of the Euro Fed Lipid Board in person and to represent the &lt;i&gt;European Journal of Lipid Science &amp; Technology&lt;/i&gt; at conferences.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The &lt;i&gt;European Journal of Lipid Science &amp; Technology&lt;/i&gt; is an outstanding journal within the field of lipid research—remarkably broad in scope yet clearly defined in its focus. Its breadth lies in the wide range of scientific disciplines it encompasses, from chemistry to the life sciences. Its focus is equally distinctive, as all contributions are united by a common emphasis on lipids, fats, and oils. Another key feature of the journal is its role as an interface between academia and industry—or, in other words, its focus on potential applications. I had the opportunity to experience this connection between academia and industry at the &lt;i&gt;13th Workshop on Fats and Oils as Renewable Feedstock for the Chemical Industry&lt;/i&gt; (Dortmund, Germany, June 8–10, 2026). As with previous events, the &lt;i&gt;European Journal of Lipid Science &amp; Technology&lt;/i&gt; will publish a special issue. Authors who publish in the journal can be confident that their work will be visible to and recognized by the relevant scientific community.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I would like to express my sincere gratitude to all those who have accompanied me throughout this journey with the &lt;i&gt;European Journal of Lipid Science &amp; Technology&lt;/i&gt;: Euro Fed Lipid; the editors, who dedicate so much commitment and expertise to the journal; the authors, without whom no journal could exist; the reviewers, who devote considerable time and care to the critical evaluation of s","PeriodicalId":11988,"journal":{"name":"European Journal of Lipid Science and Technology","volume":"128 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2026-06-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/ejlt.70130","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148325016","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}