Journal Details

Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition

Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition


Published By: Taylor & Francis
Volume Number: 50
Frequency: 8 issues per year
Print ISSN: 1040-8398
Online ISSN: 1549-7852

Aims & Scope

2008 Impact Factor: 4.154
Ranking: 5/59 (Nutrition & Dietetics) and 1/107 (Food Science & Technology)
2008 5-Year Impact Factor: 6.208
Ranking: 4/59 (Nutrition & Dietetics) and 1/107 (Food Science & Technology)
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The objective of Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition is to present critical viewpoints of current technology, food science, and human nutrition. Also, the application of scientific discoveries and the acquisition of knowledge, as they relate to nutrition, functional foods, food safety, and food science and technology are thoroughly addressed in this comprehensive and authoritative information source.

Reviews include issues of national concern, especially to food scientists, nutritionists, and health professionals, including:

  • Diet and disease
  • Antioxidants
  • Allergenicity
  • Microbiological concerns
  • New technologies
  • Flavor chemistry
  • New ingredients
  • Food colors
  • The role of nutrients and their bioavailability
  • Pesticides
  • Toxic chemicals
  • Regulation
  • Risk assessment
  • Food safety
  • Food processing
  • Government regulation and policy
  • Nutrition
  • Fortification
  • New food products
  • Food and behavior
  • Effects of processing on nutrition
  • Food labeling
  • Functional/Bioactive Foods
  • Diet and Health

Publication office: Taylor & Francis, Inc., 325 Chestnut Street, Suite 800, Philadelphia, PA 19106