Journal profile · Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology-Biochemistry
Food Bioscience
ISSN 2212-4292 · eISSN 2212-4306 · Elsevier BV · NETHERLANDS
Food Bioscience: CAS Zone 2 · Agricultural & Forestry Sciences (2025 upgraded edition, Top journal); impact factor 6.18; hybrid open access; APC about USD 3,380; review about 75 days (submission to acceptance, publisher); 2,390 articles in 2025; indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Food Bioscience is published by Elsevier BV and is in Zone 2 of Agricultural & Forestry Sciences in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition, Top journal). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Probiotics and Fermented Foods, Protein Hydrolysis and Bioactive Peptides and Phytochemicals and Antioxidant Activities, together about 27.1% of its articles. Its main subfields are Food Science. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Food Bioscience is a peer-reviewed journal that aims to provide a forum for recent developments in the field of bio-related food research. The journal focuses on both fundamental and applied research worldwide, with special attention to ethnic and cultural aspects of food bioresearch. Topics covered in the journal include but are not limited to: Biochemical, biophysical and biological properties of foods, ingredients, and componentsMechanism of functional foods and ingredients including both novel and traditional fermented foodsGenetic, and cellular and molecular biology germane to food production and processingFoodomics: comprehensive studies involving genomics, proteomics, metabolomics, nutrigenomics and chemogenomics of foods and their interactions with humansBiomaterials for food-related systems such as food packaging, food analysis, and delivery of nutraceuticals and functional food additivesApplication of novel technology to foods.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology-Biochemistry
Editor-in-chief Jian ChenPublisher website
Editorial board by country: 23 in mainland China (about 29%); most named Mainland China 23, Italy 9, United States 7, Canada 7, Japan 3 (78 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Probiotics and Fermented FoodsAgricultural and Biological Sciences10.3%
- Protein Hydrolysis and Bioactive PeptidesBiochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology8.7%
- Phytochemicals and Antioxidant ActivitiesMedicine8.1%
- Proteins in Food SystemsAgricultural and Biological Sciences6.5%
- Food composition and propertiesNursing5.9%
- Meat and Animal Product QualityAgricultural and Biological Sciences5.9%
- Fermentation and Sensory AnalysisAgricultural and Biological Sciences5.3%
- Microbial Metabolites in Food BiotechnologyNursing5.2%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Agricultural & Forestry Sciences Zone 2
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Agricultural & Forestry Sciences | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Food Science & Technology | Zone 2 |
Top journal: yesReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Agricultural & Forestry Sciences Zone 1
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Agricultural & Forestry Sciences | Zone 1 |
| Minor | Food Science & Technology | Zone 1 |
Top journal: yesReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Agricultural & Forestry Sciences Zone 1
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Agricultural & Forestry Sciences | Zone 1 |
| Minor | Food Science & Technology | Zone 2 |
Top journal: yesReview journal: no
Database indexing
SCIEScopusLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Editions, and major and minor categories, are shown separately and never merged into one zone; check which edition your institution uses before you submit or report.
Metrics
Impact metrics and publication volume
Impact
- Impact factor
- 6.18LetPub ·
- Impact factor (publisher)
- 6.2Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 8LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher)
- 8Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 1.12LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 1.15LetPub ·
- h-index
- 19LetPub ·
- h-index
- 105OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 4,004OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 5.9OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 8.1%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 9.75%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 2,287LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 9,889 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1,876 | 372 | 937 |
| 2025 | 2,390 | 309 | 11,209 |
| 2024 | 2,243 | 339 | 26,261 |
| 2023 | 1,200 | 218 | 24,213 |
| 2022 | 763 | 92 | 19,339 |
| 2021 | 608 | 68 | 19,157 |
Sources count differently and were observed at different times, so each source's own value is kept; "publisher" marks figures from the journal's website.
Review & acceptance
Review time and acceptance
Publisher-reported review time from the journal's website
75 dayssubmission to acceptance
The publisher's own definition applies; dates from this journal's articles in the last 24 months are not available yet, so the publisher's figure is used.
Figures by source
- Submission to first decision
- 3 daysPublisher website ·
- First decision after review
- 29 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to acceptance
- 75 daysPublisher website ·
- Acceptance to publication
- 1 daysPublisher website ·
- Peer review
- Single anonymous peer reviewPublisher website
Community reports come from authors' own submissions (confidence 0.5) and are not a promise from the journal; for publisher figures, the journal's own definitions apply.
Fees & open access
APC and open-access policy
Hybrid open accessLetPub
A subscription journal in which authors can pay to publish their article open access.
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OpenAlex | USD 3,380 / EUR 3,160 / GBP 2,710 / JPY 419,220 | — | — | |
| Publisher website | USD 3,380 | — | — |
A hybrid journal charges the APC only when the author chooses open access; publishing under the subscription model is usually free.
The journal's website is authoritative for fees; sources were observed at different times and each keeps its own value, without averaging.
Submission
Article types and submission policies (journal website)
Open calls for papers1, by deadline
Publisher websiteWhat to prepare4 items from the author guidelines
- Keywords
- 1–7
- Manuscript length
- ≤ 6,000 words
- Reference style
- APA
- Highlights
- Optional
Article types accepted11, with length limits
- commentarySubmissions of the following types of articles are invited: short communications, mini-reviews, reviews (after discussion with the editors), and research articl…Length not stated
- full paperSubmissions of the following types of articles are invited: short communications, mini-reviews, reviews (after discussion with the editors), and research articl…Length not stated
- mini-reviews(2) Review Articles and Mini-reviews are encouraged to give an in-depth overview of a specific topic.Length not stated
- original researchSubmissions of the following types of articles are invited: short communications, mini-reviews, reviews (after discussion with the editors), and research articl…Length not stated
- research articleSubmissions of the following types of articles are invited: short communications, mini-reviews, reviews (after discussion with the editors), and research articl…Length not stated
- research articles(1) Research Articles are a contribution describing original research, including theoretical expositions, extensive data and in-depth critical evaluation, and a…Length not stated
- reviewSubmissions of the following types of articles are invited: short communications, mini-reviews, reviews (after discussion with the editors), and research articl…Length not stated
- review articleSubmissions of the following types of articles are invited: short communications, mini-reviews, reviews (after discussion with the editors), and research articl…Length not stated
- review articles(2) Review Articles and Mini-reviews are encouraged to give an in-depth overview of a specific topic.Length not stated
- short communicationSubmissions of the following types of articles are invited: short communications, mini-reviews, reviews (after discussion with the editors), and research articl…main text ≤ 3,000 words
- short communications(3) Short Communications are for concise, but independent reports representing a significant contribution to food science and engineering, not as a mechanism to…Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Conflicts of interest, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review, Preprints
- AI use Declaration of generative AI use
Authors must declare the use of generative AI tools in the manuscript preparation process upon submission of the paper.Generative AI and AI-assisted technologies (“AI tools”) have been rapidly adopted in research and scholarly publishing, offering significant benefits while requiring clear standards for responsible and transparent use.Authors preparing a manuscript for this journal may use AI tool…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Authorship Group authorship
Group authorship refers to the attribution of an article to a defined and named group of authors whose members have contributed to the work. Examples include research consortia, clinical trial groups, collaborative networks, task forces or working groups, expert panels or consensus groups, and participatory research groups. Group authorship must be declared on the title page at submission. When av…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Conflicts of interest Declaration of competing interests
All authors must disclose any financial and personal relationships with other people or organizations that could inappropriately influence or bias their work. Examples of potential competing interests include:EmploymentConsultanciesStock ownershipHonorariaPaid expert testimonyPatent applications or registrationsGrants or any other fundingAffiliation with the journal as an Editor or Advisory Board …
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright License options
Authors will be offered open access user license options which will determine how you, and third parties, can reuse your open access article. We advise that you review these options and any funding body license requirements before selecting a license option.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Open access
We refer you to our open access information page to learn about open access options for this journal.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Peer review
Single anonymized review process Model summary
This journal follows a single anonymized review process. Your submission will initially be assessed by our editors. If your submission is deemed suitable, it will typically be sent to be reviewed by a minimum of two reviewers for an independent expert assessment of the scientific quality. The decision as to whether your article is accepted or rejected for publication will be made by our editors.Re…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Preprints Preprints
Preprint sharing allowed Model summary
Preprint sharingAuthors may share preprints in line with Elsevier's article sharing policy. Sharing preprints, such as on a preprint server, will not count as prior publication.We advise you to read our policy on multiple, redundant or concurrent publication. In support of Open Science, this journal offers its authors a free preprint posting service on SSRN, Elsevier’s preprint and early research …
Source ↗Publisher website ·
Excerpts are quoted from the journal's website; "model summary" lines are written by Workers AI and checked against the text. The journal's website is authoritative.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- Elsevier BV
- Country or region
- NETHERLANDS
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 2212-4292
- Electronic ISSN
- 2212-4306
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗LetPub
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Food Bioscience
What CAS zone is Food Bioscience in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Food Bioscience is in Zone 2 of Agricultural & Forestry Sciences, and in Zone 2 of the minor category Food Science & Technology; it is a Top journal. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 1 of Agricultural & Forestry Sciences. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
What is the impact factor of Food Bioscience?
The latest impact factor listed by LetPub is 6.18; CiteScore 8, h-index 105.
How long does peer review take at Food Bioscience?
The publisher reports about 75 days (submission to acceptance). Article statistics cover accepted papers only, publisher figures follow the journal's own definitions, and community reports come from authors' own submissions; none is a promise from the journal.
What are the manuscript requirements of Food Bioscience?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Keywords: 1–7; Manuscript length: ≤ 6,000 words; Reference style: APA; Highlights: Optional. A model extracted these from the author guidelines and each was checked against the text; check the latest version on the journal's website before submitting.
Where are the editorial board members of Food Bioscience based?
Of the 78 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 23 (about 29%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Mainland China (23), Italy (9) and United States (7). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Food Bioscience?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Food Bioscience is indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Is Food Bioscience open access, and what is the APC?
Food Bioscience is a hybrid journal. For open-access publication: APC about USD 3,380.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, Publisher website, OpenAlex; every figure is tagged with its source and the date it was observed, and conflicting values are kept per source. LetPub source page: view ↗ (archived 2026-08-26). Last updated: .