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Foods Template

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About the Foods format

Foods is a peer-reviewed journal published by MDPI, covering Meat and Animal Product Quality, Phytochemicals and Antioxidant Activities, Food composition and properties. Over its lifetime it has published 26,047 papers, which have received 522,769 citations.

PublisherMDPI
Reference styleNumbered (MDPI)
Numbered — [1], [2] in the text
1. Smith, A.; Jones, B.; Lee, C. A Representative Article Title. Foods 2023, 12, 45–58.

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Publishes research inMeat and Animal Product Quality Phytochemicals and Antioxidant Activities Food composition and properties Proteins in Food Systems Fermentation and Sensory Analysis
ISSN2304-8158
Citation impact (2-yr)6.3
h-index180
i10-index13,843
Article processing charge$2,382
Open accessYes — indexed in DOAJ
Top institutions publishing hereMinistry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Journal websitewww.mdpi.com
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Papers published in Foods per year

39
2014
52
2015
86
2016
113
2017
216
2018
716
2019
2K
2020
3.2K
2021
4.2K
2022
4.5K
2023
4.1K
2024
4.4K
2025

Citation impact of Foods by publication year

2.2K
2014
2.1K
2015
4.6K
2016
13K
2017
13.3K
2018
36.1K
2019
84.9K
2020
104.7K
2021
104.6K
2022
78.2K
2023
43.7K
2024
19.5K
2025

Citations each year’s papers have accumulated so far — the most recent years are still building up.

Most-cited papers in Foods

Curcumin: A Review of Its Effects on Human Health

Susan Hewlings, Douglas Kalman · 22 Oct 2017

Turmeric, a spice that has long been recognized for its medicinal properties, has received interest from both the medical/scientific world and from culinary enthusiasts, as it is the major source of the polyphenol curcumin. It aids in the management of oxidative and inflammatory conditions, metabolic syndrome, arthritis, anxiety, and hyperlipidemia. It may also help in…

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Prebiotics: Definition, Types, Sources, Mechanisms, and Clinical Applications

Dorna Davani-Davari, Manica Negahdaripour, Iman Karimzadeh et al. · 9 Mar 2019

Prebiotics are a group of nutrients that are degraded by gut microbiota. Their relationship with human overall health has been an area of increasing interest in recent years. They can feed the intestinal microbiota, and their degradation products are short-chain fatty acids that are released into blood circulation, consequently, affecting not only the gastrointestinal tracts…

1,664 citations Cite SaveGo to paper →
Future Protein Supply and Demand: Strategies and Factors Influencing a Sustainable Equilibrium

Maeve Henchion, María Hayes, Anne Maria Mullen et al. · 20 Jul 2017

A growing global population, combined with factors such as changing socio-demographics, will place increased pressure on the world's resources to provide not only more but also different types of food. Increased demand for animal-based protein in particular is expected to have a negative environmental impact, generating greenhouse gas emissions, requiring more water and more land.…

1,485 citations Cite SaveGo to paper →
Bioactive Compounds and Bioactivities of Ginger (Zingiber officinale Roscoe)

Qian-Qian Mao, Xiao-Yu Xu, Shi‐Yu Cao et al. · 30 May 2019

Roscoe) is a common and widely used spice. It is rich in various chemical constituents, including phenolic compounds, terpenes, polysaccharides, lipids, organic acids, and raw fibers. The health benefits of ginger are mainly attributed to its phenolic compounds, such as gingerols and shogaols. Accumulated investigations have demonstrated that ginger possesses multiple biological activities, including antioxidant,…

1,357 citations Cite SaveGo to paper →
Reducing Postharvest Losses during Storage of Grain Crops to Strengthen Food Security in Developing Countries

Deepak Kumar, Prasanta K. Kalita · 15 Jan 2017

While fulfilling the food demand of an increasing population remains a major global concern, more than one-third of food is lost or wasted in postharvest operations. Reducing the postharvest losses, especially in developing countries, could be a sustainable solution to increase food availability, reduce pressure on natural resources, eliminate hunger and improve farmers' livelihoods. Cereal…

1,073 citations Cite SaveGo to paper →

Foods template — frequently asked questions

How do I write a paper in the Foods format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the Foods template. When you export, DocuGuru compiles the paper into the official MDPI format and hands you a submission-ready PDF along with the editable LaTeX source.
What reference style does Foods use?
Foods uses Numbered (MDPI) references, shown as numbered [1], [2] markers in the text. DocuGuru formats every in-text citation and the reference list in this exact style automatically. A reference appears like this: 1. Smith, A.; Jones, B.; Lee, C. A Representative Article Title. Foods 2023, 12, 45–58.
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to Foods?
No. DocuGuru generates the mdpi LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a MDPI-ready Foods document without writing any LaTeX. If you do want it, the LaTeX source is included in the export.
Can I import an existing draft into the Foods template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the Foods format with correct headings, figures, tables, and numbered citations.
What is Foods?
Foods - MDPI Journal. It is a multidisciplinary journal, published by MDPI.
Can I export a submission-ready Foods PDF?
Yes — DocuGuru produces a PDF built with the official Foods template (the mdpi class) that is ready to submit to MDPI, together with the matching LaTeX source files.
How much does the Foods template cost?
You can start writing in the Foods template for free. Exporting the final submission-ready Foods PDF and LaTeX source is part of DocuGuru's paid plans — see the app for current pricing.
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