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Gastronomy Template

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About the Gastronomy format

Gastronomy is a peer-reviewed journal published by MDPI, covering Culinary Culture and Tourism, Organic Food and Agriculture, Consumer Attitudes and Food Labeling. Over its lifetime it has published 81 papers, which have received 244 citations.

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

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Publishes research inCulinary Culture and Tourism Organic Food and Agriculture Consumer Attitudes and Food Labeling Nutritional Studies and Diet Agriculture Sustainability and Environmental Impact
ISSN2813-513X
Citation impact (2-yr)2
h-index8
i10-index8
Open accessYes — indexed in DOAJ
Top institutions publishing hereUniversity of Copenhagen
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Papers published in Gastronomy per year

26
1976
5
2023
15
2024
22
2025

Citation impact of Gastronomy by publication year

114
1976
27
2023
46
2024
36
2025

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

Most-cited papers in Gastronomy

A Sustainable Future for Food Tourism: Promoting the Territory through Cooking Classes

Marina Bardolet-Puigdollers, Francesc Fusté‐Forné · 14 Nov 2023

Food tourism is becoming more popular because of the growing interest of people in organic products and achieving healthier habits. This paper aims to analyze the potential of cooking classes for the planning and development of a sustainable future for food tourism. The research is based on six interviews with providers of cooking classes and…

Valorization of Cynara cardunculus L. var. scolymus Processing By-Products of Typical Landrace “Carciofo Di Montelupone” from Marche Region (Italy)

Laura Alessandroni, Lorenzo Bellabarba, Samanta Corsetti et al. · 26 Sep 2024

Food waste is a growing global problem that originates from a variety of sources, with about 38% of it coming from food processing. In recent years, the European Union has encouraged investigations into by-products for their exploitation in several fields. In this study, the main processing by-products of artichoke (Cynara cardunculus L. var. scolymus), being…

Gastronomic Tourism: Global Trends, Sustainability Challenges, and Research Directions (2010–2025)—A Comprehensive Review

Lucian Dordai, Anca Becze, Marius Roman · 15 Jan 2026

Gastronomic tourism has emerged as a significant driver of destination competitiveness, cultural preservation, and sustainable development. This comprehensive review synthesizes the scientific literature published between 2010 and 2025, examining the evolution of gastronomic tourism research, global trends, sustainability dimensions, and emerging challenges. Through systematic analysis of 150 peer-reviewed articles from major academic databases, this paper…

Sustainable Cuisines and Taste Across Space and Time: Lessons from the Past and Promises for the Future

Susanne Højlund, Ole G. Mouritsen · 3 Jan 2025

A certain level of culinary sustainability was automatically built into many ancient cuisines due to scarcity in food supplies and, hence, optimal use of the available resources with minimal waste. The concept of sustainability in the global food systems today is much more complex, where the planetary limits to population growth and availability of food…

Key Drivers of Consumption, Conceptual, Sensory, and Emotional Profiling of Cheeses Based on Origin and Consumer Familiarity: A Case Study of Local and Imported Cheeses in Greece

Μαλαματένια Παναγιώτου, Efstathios Kaloudis, Danai Ioanna Koukoumaki et al. · 18 Oct 2024

The origin of a product, consumer familiarity, and purchasing identity are factors that affect the perception of cheese consumption. The present study aims at identifying consumers’ conceptualizations and attitudes towards local Greek cheeses of the North-Aegean Sea islands, such as Ladotyri, Graviera, Kasseri, Kaskavali, Melichloro, and Kalathaki, some of which have a Protected Designation of…

Gastronomy template — frequently asked questions

How do I write a paper in the Gastronomy format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the Gastronomy 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 Gastronomy use?
Gastronomy 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. Gastronomy 2023, 12, 45–58.
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to Gastronomy?
No. DocuGuru generates the mdpi LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a MDPI-ready Gastronomy 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 Gastronomy template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the Gastronomy format with correct headings, figures, tables, and numbered citations.
What is Gastronomy?
Gastronomy - MDPI Journal. It is a multidisciplinary journal, published by MDPI.
Can I export a submission-ready Gastronomy PDF?
Yes — DocuGuru produces a PDF built with the official Gastronomy template (the mdpi class) that is ready to submit to MDPI, together with the matching LaTeX source files.
How much does the Gastronomy template cost?
You can start writing in the Gastronomy template for free. Exporting the final submission-ready Gastronomy PDF and LaTeX source is part of DocuGuru's paid plans — see the app for current pricing.
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