RSC – Food Funct. latest articles- Oral bio-accessibility of wheat allergens: the roles of food matrices and oral processing behaviors December 19, 2025Food Funct., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5FO03619D, PaperQiaozhi Zhang, Hui Wang, Zhongshan Gao, Jianshe Chen, Shuifeng Zhang, Hua Huang, Hongbo Chen, Linglin FuThe oral mucosa is the first site of contact with food allergens, yet how food matrices and oral processing behaviors influence the release and immunoreactivity of allergens during mastication remains...The content of this RSS […]Qiaozhi Zhang
- Almond Oil Extraction Residues as Functional Ingredients: Nutritional Composition, Biological Activities, and Polyphenol In Vitro Bioaccessibility December 18, 2025Food Funct., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5FO02762D, PaperRafael M Spréa, Daniele Bobrowski Rodriguez, Manuel Román, Miguel A. Prieto, Joana Amaral, Lillian BarrosCold-pressed almond oil is considered a premium product due to its solventfree extraction and sensory quality. Its industrial production produces large volumes of a nutrient-rich by-product, namely almond press cake...The content of this RSS Feed […]Rafael M Spréa
- Protective effect of erucic acid against cyclophosphamide-induced immunosuppression via IFN-γ/TNF-α/IgG pathways: in vivo network pharmacology-based analysis, and molecular docking December 17, 2025Food Funct., 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5FO03603H, PaperAmeeduzzafar Zafar, Mohammad Khalid, Omar Awad Alsaidan, Ali Alquraini, Ali Hazazi, Adil Abalkhail, Mayur Chaurey, Nadeem SayyedThe immune-protective effect of erucic acid, a food-based component, can be attributed to its association with molecular pathways that regulate physiological parameters, underscoring its potential as a multitargeted immunomodulator.To cite this article before […]Ameeduzzafar Zafar
- Dietary lysophospholipid alleviates diarrhea and improves intestinal health in weaned piglets challenged with enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli K88 December 17, 2025Food Funct., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5FO03374H, PaperDian Fu, Wenting Du, Bing Yu, Jun He, Zhiqing Huang, Ping Zheng, Xiangbing Mao, Junqiu Luo, Hui Yan, Yueqi Xuan, Jie YuETEC is a leading cause of diarrhea in infants and young children. LPL has been shown to enhance lipid and nutrient absorption while improving intestinal morphology and function […]Dian Fu
- Dietary kaempferol attenuates aging-related cognitive decline through gut microbiota modulation and intestinal barrier strengthening with suppression of neuroinflammation in mice December 17, 2025Food Funct., 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5FO03583J, PaperXintong Wang, Wen Zhang, Huihui Wang, Yuzhen Zhao, Pengjie Wang, Ran Wang, Yanan Sun, Fazheng Ren, Yixuan LiKaempferol, a natural dietary flavonoid, has shown neuroprotective potential.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal […]Xintong Wang
- Profiling of peptides from wet- and dry-heated milk proteins after in vitro infant digestion and intestinal transport, and their effects on mucus production and innate immunity December 17, 2025Food Funct., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5FO02883C, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Julie Miltenburg, Tamara Hoppenbrouwers, Monic Tomassen, Dianne Somhorst, Anouk Boudewijn, Els Oosterink, Harry Wichers, Kasper Hettinga, Shanna Bastiaan-NetMilk proteins undergo both wet and dry heating steps during infant formula production, which can affect their […]Julie Miltenburg
- Multi-organ ionomics elucidates the disruption of mineral homeostasis induced by zinc deficiency December 17, 2025Food Funct., 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5FO02470F, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Mengxu Wang, Yongzhi Sun, Yongzhu Pan, Xinxin Gu, Yiwen Yang, Jingmin Tong, Lan Zhao, Ying Li, Maoqing WangMulti-organ ionomics analysis reveals that zinc deficiency induces organ-specific disruptions in mineral homeostasis by affecting mineral intake, […]Mengxu Wang
- Association between hot beverage intake and gastric cancer risk: a prospective cohort study from the UK Biobank December 16, 2025Food Funct., 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5FO03778F, PaperFengyi Huang, Xite Zheng, Yanling Qi, Xiaorui Zhang, Changwei Li, Deqiang Zheng, Fen LiuDrinking hot or very hot beverages is a risk factor for GC in the UK where drinking hot tea and coffee is common.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of […]Fengyi Huang
- Tea and coffee intakes, COPD, adult asthma, and lung function in the UK Biobank December 16, 2025Food Funct., 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5FO01943E, PaperNicola P. Bondonno, Pratik Pokharel, Benjamin H. Parmenter, Alysha S. Thompson, Amy Jennings, Kevin Murray, Howraman Meteran, Jonathan Hodgson, Tilman Kühn, Aedín CassidyModerate tea and coffee intake (∼2 cups per day) associated with better lung function, lower inflammation, and lower COPD and asthma risk. High tea intake may increase […]Nicola P. Bondonno
- Age-dependent osteoprotective effects of Hydroxytyrosol acetate: Enhanced bone integrity via gut-bone axis activation December 15, 2025Food Funct., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5FO02225H, PaperFan Zhao, Jianhua Ma, Zhihao Chen, Dijie Li, Xiaoli Ma, Chaofei Yang, Jiangang Long, Ai-Rong QianOsteoporosis, a disorder with reduced bone mass and biomechanical properties, poses a geriatric health challenge. Though natural antioxidants like Hydroxytyrosol acetate (HT-ac) have diverse regulatory effects, its impact on bone...The content of this RSS […]Fan Zhao
- Correction: Brazilian passion fruit modulates vascular inflammation and gene networks of cholesterol metabolism in overweight individuals December 15, 2025Food Funct., 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5FO90114F, Correction Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Isabella de Araújo Esteves Duarte, Dragan Milenkovic, Layanne Nascimento Fraga, Camille Perella Coutinho, Ana Maria Costa, José Eduardo Tanus-Santos, Sandra O. Conde-Tella, Franco Maria Lajolo, Neuza Mariko Aymoto HassimottoTo cite this article before page […]Isabella de Araújo Esteves Duarte
- Influence of gestational diabetes mellitus on the breast milk microbiota and oligosaccharides and their effects on the infant gut microbiota December 15, 2025Food Funct., 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5FO04527D, PaperFeng Xu, Bo Yang, Shumao Cui, Zhenyu Yang, Nan Dai, Catherine Stanton, R. Paul Ross, Jianxin Zhao, Jianqiang Lai, Wei Chen, Ye WangWhile the interplay between gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) and the maternal–infant microbial axis is increasingly recognized, the specific pathways of influence remain unclear.To cite this article before […]Feng Xu
- A randomised controlled study to investigate the cognitive, mood, metabolic and anti-inflammatory effects of acute oyster mushroom intervention in healthy older adults December 15, 2025Food Funct., 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5FO03075G, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Sara Cha, Lynne Bell, Derek R. Fisher, Barbara Shukitt-Hale, Zicheng Zhang, Ana Rodriguez-Mateos, Claire M. WilliamsThe Pleurotus oyster is a common edible mushroom rich in ergothioneine, a bioactive that has shown benefits to cognition […]Sara Cha
- Unifying lipolysis under intestinal INFOGEST conditions by total surface area and coalescence December 15, 2025Food Funct., 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5FO03083H, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Lingfeng Wu, Meinou Corstens, Ameer Khan Patan, Boxin Deng, Karin SchroënA lipolysis-coalescence model was used to unify the lipolysis under INFGEST conditions.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form […]Lingfeng Wu
- Hypoglycemic effects under in vitro digestion of brewer's spent yeast β-glucan concentrate added to a rice extrudate December 12, 2025Food Funct., 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5FO03588K, PaperMarilin E. Aquino, Olga Martínez-Augustin, Fermín Sánchez de Medina, Franco Van de Velde, Silvina R. Drago, Raúl E. CianPotential hypoglycemic properties of brewer's spent yeast β-glucan concentrate alone or incorporated into rice extrudates were studied through the inhibition of DPP-IV, α-amylase, and α-glucosidase enzymes after simulated digestion.To cite this […]Marilin E. Aquino
- In vitro simulated digestion and fermentation of Lithocarpus litseifolius [Hance] Chun green tea polysaccharides and their modulation of the gut microbiota December 12, 2025Food Funct., 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5FO04379D, PaperQingying Luo, Xuewei Liao, Lijia Zhang, Zhengfeng Fang, Hong Chen, Bin Hu, Yuntao Liu, Zhen ZengLithocarpus litseifolius [Hance] Chun is rich in bioactive polysaccharides, which have attracted substantial research attention due to their ability to effectively modulate the composition and function of the gut microbiota.To cite this article before […]Qingying Luo
- Chrysanthemum 3,5-O-dicaffeoylquinic acid ameliorates mice alcoholic liver injury by suppressing TLR-4/NF-κB pathway and restoring glycerophospholipid homeostasis December 12, 2025Food Funct., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5FO02695D, PaperYi-Long Ma, Zhi Li, Qian-Lan Wu, Jing Li, Xin Guo, Tian-Le Mao, Kiran Thakur, Zhao-Jun Wei3,5-O-Dicaffeoylquinic acid (3,5-DCQA) from edible Gongju chrysanthemum has demonstrated protective effects against alcoholic hepatocyte injury in our previous study. However, the specific effects and mechanisms of 3,5-DCQA in a mouse...The content of this RSS […]Yi-Long Ma
- Oyster hydrolysate via dynamic enzymolysis ameliorates male sexual dysfunction in mice December 11, 2025Food Funct., 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5FO03860J, PaperChunli Xu, Yuhong Huang, Junran Yin, Chengfei Liu, Dongyu An, Shiming Deng, Guijin LiuOyster hydrolysate produced via dynamic enzymolysis membrane reactor rich in small peptides, taurine and zinc alleviates male sexual dysfunction by reducing testicular oxidative stress, improving renal function and restoring sex hormone levels.To cite this article before […]Chunli Xu
- Precision probiotic development based on gut microbial biomarkers: from mechanistic insights to clinical translation December 10, 2025Food Funct., 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5FO01850A, Review ArticleLing Li, Teng Yan, Ruonan Yan, Xiaoqun Zeng, Qiwei Du, Zhen Wu, Daodong PanMultifactorial gut microbiota heterogeneity necessitates precision intervention. Multidimensional data enables biomarker discovery. Predictive modeling + optimized delivery drive precision probiotics.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above.The […]Ling Li
- Metabolic benefits of 1,3-diacylglycerol in type 2 diabetes mellitus and its association with gut microbiota-derived SCFAs-GPR41-GLP-1 signaling December 9, 2025Food Funct., 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5FO03164H, PaperJiaomei Li, Hao Wang, Jiekai Yang, Yicheng Wang, Guo Jia, Jiaojiao Gu1,3-Diacylglycerol (1,3-DAG) is a dietary lipid with known lipid-lowering effects, yet its role in type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and gut microbiota regulation remains unclear.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of […]Jiaomei Li
- Oral bio-accessibility of wheat allergens: the roles of food matrices and oral processing behaviors December 19, 2025
