OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The median citation count of Food Quality and Safety is 3. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2021-11-01 to 2025-11-01.)

Article	Citations
Genetic diversity of Listeria monocytogenes isolates from farm products in Shanghai, China	76
The synthesis, biological activities and applications of protein–polysaccharide conjugates in food system: a review	35
Effects of mango and partridge tea extracts on microbial, physical, and chemical properties of tilapia fillets treated with in-package cold plasma during refrigerator storage	32
The impact of curdlan on the physical, microstructure, and sensory properties of pineapple jam	31
Sucrose enhances the chromogenic ability ofStaphylococcus xylosusby improving nitric oxide synthase activity	30
Novel functional food from an invasive species Polygonum cuspidatum: safety evaluation, chemical composition, and hepatoprotective effects	30
Development of a competitive array for discriminative determination of amphenicols in egg based on ribosomal protein L16	26
Structure and effect onBifidobacterium longumof exopolysaccharide produced byWeissella cibariausing cost-effective substrates	25
Transcriptomics and metabolomics reveal the possible mechanism by which 1-methylcyclopropene regulates the postharvest senescence of Zizania latifolia	24
Correction to: Combinatorial analysis of transcription and metabolism reveals the regulatory network associated with antioxidant substances in waxy corn	22
Structural and functional characterization of Kiwi Berry dietary fiber extracted using water, wet ball milling, and water-homogenization methods	20
Effect of different forms of selenium in osteoporosis rat model induced by retinoic acid	20
Comprehensive metabolomic profiling of aroma-related volatiles in table grape cultivars across developmental stages	19
Antihypertensive, anti-inflammatory, glycaemic, and satiety effects of cocoa-flavoured soy-based powder drink mix enriched with bioactive hydrolysates from nests of Aerodramus fuciphagus	19
Combined effect of Bacillus siamensis and chlorogenic acid on maintenance of quality and control of disease in stored wax apple fruit	19
The association of HpDof1.7 and HpDof5.4 with soluble sugar accumulation in pitaya fruit by transcriptionally activating sugar metabolic genes	18
Flavor profile variations of Huangjiu brewed in different traditional Chinese solar terms	16
Seafood loss prevention and waste reduction	15
Melatonin maintains the storage quality of fresh-cut Chinese water chestnuts by regulating phenolic and reactive oxygen species metabolism	15
Nanobody-based food allergen surveillance: current status and prospects	15
Development of a monitoring system for Huangjiu storage based on electrical conductivity	14
Identification of carbohydrate in Polygonatum sibiricum: fructo-oligosaccharide was a major component	14
Anthocyanin treatment delays the senescence of blueberry fruit by regulating abscisic acid and anthocyanin synthesis processes	14
PePalA/B/C are required for virulence and patulin biosynthesis by regulating the PePacC-processing proteolytic activity in Penicillium expansum	13
Lactobacillus rhamnosus CLK101 protects against ulcerative colitis in mice via intestinal barrier repair, microbiota homeostasis maintenance, and inflammatory signaling supp	13

High internal phase Pickering emulsions stabilized by walnut protein–galactooligosaccharide nanoparticles: effect of cinnamon oil entrapment	13
Publication review of Food Quality and Safety during 2017–2022	13
Development of high-precision quantitative analysis detection for three yeasts based on CRISPR/Cas12a	12
Advancements in food authentication using soft independent modelling of class analogy (SIMCA): a review	12
Rapid fabrication of large-area and uniform surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy substrate of Au nano-hemisphere array and its application in the detection of Malachite Green in tilapia	12
Emerging tropane alkaloids: Global development and potential health threats	12
Microelectrode glucose biosensor based on nanoporous platinum/graphene oxide nanostructure for rapid glucose detection of tomato and cucumber fruits	11
Migration of bisphenol A and its related compounds in canned seafood and dietary exposure estimation	11
Autofluorescence-free optical strategy for detection of H2O2 based on persistent luminescence probes	11
Transcription factors involved in tomato fruit quality improvement	11
Effects of flash-boil shucking on biochemical, sensorial and ultrastructural properties of Yesso Scallop (Mizuhopecten yessoensis) adductor muscle during refrigeration	11
Non-thermal technologies for seafood preservation and shelf-life extension: a detailed review	11
Effect of different degumming methods on the chemical composition and physicochemical properties of tiger nut (Cyperus esculentus L.) oil	11
DNAzyme-based biosensing for food safety	10
Effect of high shear homogenization on quality characteristics of bael fruit pulp	10
Extraction, purification and characterization of collagen peptide prepared from skin hydrolysate of sturgeon fish	10
Failure of Cronobacter sakazakii to acquire direct and cross-protection against lethal stresses after exposure to sublethal ethanol	10
The chemistry, stability and health effects of phenolic compounds in cultivated hawthorn (Crataegus pinnatifida var. major): a review	10
Green LED irradiation promotes the quality of cabbage through delaying senescence and regulating glucosinolate metabolism	10
Selected medium-chain dicarboxylic acids: improving shelf life and quality of salmon meat during refrigerated storage	10
Epsilon-poly-l-lysine increases disease resistance of citrus against postharvest green mold by activating amino acid metabolism and phenolic compounds biosynthesis	10
Directional evolution of progesterone receptor and development of an enhanced fluorescence polarization assay for screening of progestins in milk	10
Structure optimization of pulsed electric field processor and its sterilization effect	9
The anti-renal amyloidosis potential of rosemary extract: A multidimensional mechanistic study	9
Integrative analysis of transcriptome reveals the possible mechanism of delayed leaf senescence in pak choi (Brassica rapa subsp. chinensis) following melatonin treatment	9
Effects of different dietary lipid levels on physiological metabolism and odor quality of hepatopancreas in adult female Chinese mitten crab (Eriocheir sinensis)	9
Impact of different precooling methods on the storage and quality of strawberries (Fragaria vesca L.)	9
Valorizing animal waste protein through spinning: sustainable nanofiber innovation for advanced food packaging	9
Betaine and betaine-fortified fermented quinoa ameliorates aging-induced learning and memory decline:perspectives on the interplay between gut microbiota modulation and neuroprotection	8
Rapid fatty acids detection of vegetable oils by Raman spectroscopy based on competitive adaptive reweighted sampling coupled with support vector regression	8
Can natural preservatives serve as a new line of protective technology against bacterial pathogens in meat and meat products?	8
Universal probe with oriented antibody to improve the immunochromatographic assay of lead ions inProcambarus clarkii	8
Transcriptome and genome analysis to identify C2H2 genes participating in low-temperature conditioning-alleviated postharvest chilling injury of peach fruit	8
Characterization of a novelBacillus methylotrophicusphage BM-P1	8
A visual, rapid, and sensitive detection platform for Vibrio parahaemolyticus based on RPA-CRISPR/Cas12a and an immunochromatographic test strip	8
Occurrence and patterns of nutritional traits and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in sea cucumber (Holothuria polii) tissues: benefits and risk for human health	8
Reformulation of traditional Iranian food (Doeeneh) using probiotics: Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis BB-12, Lactobacillus acidophilus LA-5, Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus	8
Nutritional quality of different potassium efficiency types of vegetable soybean as affected by potassium nutrition	8
A rapid method of identifying mastitis degrees of bovines based on dielectric spectra of raw milk	8
Comprehensive characterization and detection of nut allergens in bakery foods using Q-TOF mass spectrometry and bioinformatics	8
Novel nomenclature and functional insights into YTH genes in the Rosaceae family	7
The antimicrobial interventions of cilantro (Coriandrum sativum) in mitigating cross-contamination of foodborne pathogens during the retail soaking process	7
Jasmonate ZIM-domain proteins regulate fruit ripening and quality traits: mechanisms and advances	7
Antibiotic resistance profiles of Enterococcus spp. isolates discovered from food-producing mussels (Mytilus galloprovincialis) farmed in Central Italy	7
Combined treatment of calcium chloride and ε-polylysine maintains postharvest storage quality of dandelions (Taraxacum antungense Kitag.) by regulating phenylpropanoid metabolism	7
Sustainable extraction of hemp seed and formulation extracts into organogels with analytical profiling of fatty acids	7
Development of biodegradable modified starch composite films with Pleurotus citrinopileatus polysaccharide and nano titanium dioxide for enhanced fresh-cut yam preservation	7
Effects of pollination with different apple cultivars’ pollen on postharvest disease resistance of apple fruits to apple ring rot disease	7
Cyanidin-3-O-glucoside alleviates non-alcoholic fatty liver disease through modulation of the gut microbiota	6
Camellia oil trait and DIA quantitative proteomics analyses reveal the impact of harvesting time on the oil content and quality of the late-maturing cultivar C. oleifera ‘Huaxin’	6

Integrative transcriptomics and metabolomics reveal the possible lignification mechanism of Lei bamboo shoots during ambient temperature storage	6
Dietary fiber in plant cell walls—the healthy carbohydrates	6
Effect of cinnamaldehyde on Rhizopus stolonifer and on the conservation of sweet potato	6
Inhibitory effect and mechanism of tannic acid against two starch digestive enzymes	6
1-Methylcyclopropene retards pak choi (Brassica rapasubsp. chinensis) yellowing via BcNAC055-, BcMYB44-, and BcOBF1-mediated regulation of the key chlorophyll degrading geneBcNYC1	6
Chinese bayberry extract regulates the permeability of blood–cerebrospinal fluid barrier and ameliorates experimental colitis-related brain comorbidities in mice	6
Changes in PAH and 3-MCPDE contents at the various stages of Camellia oleifera seed oil refining	6
Application of plasma-activated water forEscherichia colidecontamination and shelf-life extension of kale	6
Guest editorial: Special Issue of Agrofood Quality	6
Optimization of high-pressure processing-assisted extraction of pectic polysaccharides from three berries	6
After the COVID-19 pandemic: changes and continuities in the food supply chain	6
Inhibition of citral nanoemulsion to growth, spoilage ability and AI-2/luxS quorum sensing system of Shewanella putrefaciens CN-32: a study on bacteriostasis from in vitro culture	6
Insight analysis of the cross-sensitization of multiple fish parvalbumins via the Th1/Th2 immunological balance and cytokine release from the perspective of safe consumption of fish	6
Determination of 28 food safety risk factors in novel foods by ultra-high-performance liquid chromatography-quadrupole/Orbitrap high-resolution mass spectrometry	6
Role of temperature fluctuations and shocks during refrigeration on pork and salmon quality	6
Identification and characterization of novel dual-function antioxidant and umami peptides from protein hydrolysates of Huangjiu lees	6
Gaussian process regression for prediction and confidence analysis of fruit traits by near-infrared spectroscopy	6
Effect of prolonged cooking at low temperatures on the eating quality of Tibetan pork: meat quality, water distribution, and microstructure	6
Synergistic effects of co-delivery bioactive compounds using polymeric-based nanoparticles for biological activities: Recent trends	6
Fabrication of dual-layered microfluidic-blow-spinning nanofiber films with antibacterial and antioxidant functions for food packaging	6
Immunoinformatics assisted design of a multi-epitope kit for detecting Cronobacter sakazakii in powdered infant formula	5
Challenges in the implementation of food safety and quality assurance systems in small-scale fisheries	5
Genome-based identification and purification of bacteriocin Q13 against methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus from Lactococcus lactis Q13	5
Application of on-pack pH indicators to monitor freshness of modified atmospheric packaged raw beef	5
Arsenic speciation in freshwater fish: challenges and research needs	5
Integrative analysis of the transcriptome and metabolome reveals the mechanism of saline–alkali stress tolerance in Astragalus membranaceus (Fisch) Bge. var. mongholicus (Bge.) Hsiao	5
Research progress on antibiotic resistance of Salmonella	5
Melatonin retards leaf senescence by modulating phytohormone metabolism in stored Chinese flowering cabbage	5
Comparative analysis of fruit firmness and genes associated with cell wall metabolisms in three cultivated strawberries during ripening and postharvest	5
Rational hapten design and establishment of broad-spectrum indirect competitive enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay for benzimidazoles monitoring in milk	5
Effects of dehydration speed on the metabolism of membrane lipids and its relation to the browning of the Thompson seedless grape	5
Integrative analysis of transcriptomic and metabolomic profiles reveals new insights into the molecular foundation of fruit quality formation in Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai	5
Metabolomics for quality assessment of poultry meat and eggs	5
Differentiation of qualified tea beverages from spoiled ones by the LC-MS–based analysis of their polycarboxylic acids	5
Bacterial pathogens and factors associated withSalmonellacontamination in hybrid red tilapia (Oreochromisspp.) cultivated in a cage culture system	5
Alteration of pectin metabolism in blood orange fruit (Citrus sinensis cv. Tarocco) in response to vesicle collapse	5
Effects of HMW-GS Dx2 absence on the protein aggregation characteristics and thermal stability of wheat flour during maturation	4
Determination of mechanical properties of Zanthoxylum armatum using the discrete element method	4
Postharvest quality and reactive oxygen species metabolism improvement of Coprinus comatus mushroom using allyl isothiocyanate fumigation	4
Effect of super-chilling storage on maintenance of quality and freshness of the Pacific oyster (Crassostrea gigas)	4
Titanium dioxide E171 consumption exacerbates Listeria monocytogenes infection in mice	4
Bactericidal efficacy of slightly acidic electrolyzed water (SAEW) against Listeria monocytogenes planktonic cells and biofilm on food-contact surfaces	4
The application of Melissa officinalis L. essential oil nanoemulsions protects sea bass (Lateolabrax japonicus) against myofibrillar protein and lipid oxidation during refrigeration	4
Effects of thidiazuron on the quality and storage properties of mango fruit during postharvest	4
Temporal–spatial analysis of cyromazine in cowpea using liquid chromatography–mass spectrometry coupled with mass spectrometry imaging	4
Effects of fermentation conditions on physicochemical properties and flavor quality of fermented bayberry juice	4
A rapid method for extraction, purification and structure analysis of chondroitin sulfate from six marine tissues	4
Integrative liquid chromatography–tandem mass spectrometry metabolomics and high-throughput sequencing technology reveal physicochemical characteristics and bacterial diversity of traditionally pickle	4
Systematic review ofListeria monocytogenesfrom food and clinical samples in Chinese mainland from 2010 to 2019	4
Microbiological characterization of a rearing system for the common sea urchin Paracentrotus lividus: a support to technical production regulations redaction and system monitoring	4
Lipid changes and volatile compounds formation in different processing stages of dry-cured Spanish mackerel	4
The phytochemical components of walnuts and their application for geographical origin based on chemical markers	4
Innovations in measuring and mitigating phytohemagglutinins, a key food safety concern in beans	4
Effects of chitosan coatings fused with medicinal plant extracts on postharvest quality and storage stability of purple passion fruit (Passiflora edulisvar. Ester)	4
Advancement of uridine diphosphate-dependent glycosyltransferases (UGTs) in the glycosylation modification of natural products and their protein engineering	4
The interaction mechanism between zein and folic acid in alkaline aqueous solutions: an experimental and molecular simulation study	4
Integrative metabolome and transcriptome analyses reveal the effects of plant growth regulator diethylaminoethyl hexanoate on flavonoid biosynthesis in hawthorn fruits	4
Sulfur-fumigated ginger identification via brightness information and voting mechanism	4
Postharvest heat treatment delays fruit ripening and softening by S-nitrosylation of PpACO1 in peach	4
Salicylic acid treatment inhibits cold-induced sweetening by regulating the transcription factors StAP2/ERF and StNAC2 in potato	4
Transcriptome analysis of peach fruit under 1-MCP treatment provides insights into regulation network in melting peach softening	3
Slightly acidic electrolyzed water (SAEW) enhances the storability and quality maintenance of Chinese olive fruit during storage	3
Effects of 1-methylcyclopropene treatment on the quality of red ‘Fuji’ apples fruit during short-term storage	3
Fabrication of telechelic DNA-bridged food emulsion gel as edible ink for 3D printing	3
Genome-wide identification of the histone acetyltransferase gene family in Citrus clementina and its potential roles in citrate metabolism	3
Microbial contamination and antimicrobial resistance in seafood-contacted ice: a study from Shanghai wholesale and retail markets	3
Lignification process and related metabolism in green asparagus (Asparagus officinalis L.) at different storage temperatures	3
Premna microphylla Turcz. as a novel radiation protector: alleviating radiation-induced colonic injury in mice	3
Characterization of slightly acidic electrolyzed water (SAEW) on effective disinfection against microbial safety and retention of phenolic compound in SAEW treated fresh romaine lettuce	3
Integrative metabolomics and transcriptomics analyses reveal pivotal regulatory mechanisms of 1-methylcyclopropene in maintaining postharvest storage quality of ‘Fuji’ apples	3
Potential Applications of Artificial Intelligence with Large Datasets for Predicting Food Biotoxicity	3
Development of an online food safety toolbox based on the Codex Alimentarius General Principles of Food Hygiene: engaging users through mapping, chunking, and learning-by-asking	3
Research on pH-responsive antibacterial materials using citral-modified zinc oxide nanoparticles	3
Effect of black spot infection on the chemical composition and comprehensive quality of pecan (Carya illinoinensis) kernel oil	3
Screening out Key Organic Acids for Inducing Diarrhea in Fermented Blueberry Wine Based on the Spectrum-effect Relationship	3
Guest Editorial: Special Issue on Microbial Food Safety	3
Combination of salicylic acid and ultrasonication for alleviating chilling injury symptoms of longkong	3
Lactobacillus and Yeast Inoculation Enhances Flavor and Quality of Pickled Mustard Revealed by Gas Chromatography-Ion Mobility Spectrometry (GC-IMS) Profiling	3
Probiotic Lactobacillus brevis CLB3 prevents azoxymethane/dextran sulfate sodium-induced colon carcinogenesis in mice by reducing amino acid transport and IL-17A levels and repressing the IL-6/	3
Comprehensive analyses of inhibition of the Chinese traditional food-packaging materials, Indocalamus latifolius leaves (Zongye) on Aspergillus flavus	3