Journal profile · Chemical Engineering-Bioengineering
Food Structure-Netherlands
ISSN 2213-3291 · Elsevier BV · NETHERLANDS
Food Structure-Netherlands: CAS Zone 2 · Agricultural & Forestry Sciences (2025 upgraded edition); impact factor 6.45; hybrid open access; APC about USD 3,570; review about 119 days (submission to acceptance, publisher); 87 articles in 2025; indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Food Structure-Netherlands is published by Elsevier BV and is in Zone 2 of Agricultural & Forestry Sciences in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Proteins in Food Systems, Food composition and properties and Polysaccharides Composition and Applications, together about 43.3% of its articles. Its main subfields are Food Science. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Food Structure is the premier international forum devoted to the publication of high-quality articles related to food structure and functionality. All articles must highlight the significance of the research findings for the food science community and/or industry.Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:Structuring and de-structuring of dispersed food systems, such as emulsions and foamsStructuring and de-structuring of food systems containing hydrocolloids, crystals, particles and gelsFood structure design across the lifespanConstructing food matrices for oral and gut functionalityLinking structure and functionality in foods using novel experimental and modelling approaches.The journal does not consider articles on the following topics:Manuscripts that only report qualitative findings, micrographs or that lack sound hypothesis-driven, quantitative structure-function researchDescriptive analysis of food composition, macroscopic properties and sensory properties with no link to food structure and functionalityStudies on the effect of formulation, processing and storage on the macroscopic properties of foods (e.g., sensory, texture, colour) and food stability that lack process-structure relationshipDescription of biochemical processes (e.g., fermentation)Manuscripts solely focused on nutrition and/or clinical trials
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Chemical Engineering-Bioengineering
Editor-in-chief Sonia CalligarisPublisher website
Editorial board by country: 5 in mainland China (about 16%); most named Mainland China 5, Japan 5, Belgium 4, United Kingdom 2, Italy 2 (31 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Proteins in Food SystemsAgricultural and Biological Sciences21.4%
- Food composition and propertiesNursing12.2%
- Polysaccharides Composition and ApplicationsAgricultural and Biological Sciences9.7%
- Food Chemistry and Fat AnalysisAgricultural and Biological Sciences8.7%
- Microencapsulation and Drying ProcessesAgricultural and Biological Sciences7.1%
- Meat and Animal Product QualityAgricultural and Biological Sciences6.6%
- Diverse Scientific and Economic StudiesEconomics, Econometrics and Finance4.1%
- Human auditory perception and evaluationEngineering3.9%
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 3 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Agricultural & Forestry Sciences Zone 2
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Agricultural & Forestry Sciences | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Food Science & Technology | Zone 2 |
Top journal: noReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Agricultural & Forestry Sciences Zone 3
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Agricultural & Forestry Sciences | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Food Science & Technology | Zone 3 |
Top journal: noReview 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
- 6.45LetPub ·
- Impact factor (publisher)
- 7.1Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 8.9LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher)
- 8.9Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 1.22LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 1.2LetPub ·
- h-index
- 56OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 288OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 4.06OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 5.6%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 27.52%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 80LetPub ·
- Articles per year (publisher)
- 2,014Publisher website ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 615 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 64 | 29 | 36 |
| 2025 | 87 | 32 | 345 |
| 2024 | 35 | 16 | 375 |
| 2023 | 51 | 16 | 875 |
| 2022 | 50 | 17 | 1,095 |
| 2021 | 68 | 28 | 2,052 |
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
119 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
- 8 daysPublisher website ·
- First decision after review
- 54 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to acceptance
- 119 daysPublisher website ·
- Acceptance to publication
- 3 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 3,570 / EUR 3,340 / GBP 2,860 / JPY 442,790 | — | — | |
| Publisher website | USD 3,550 | — | — |
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)
What to prepare7 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 250 words
- Keywords
- 1–7
- Manuscript length
- ≤ 7,500 words
- Reference style
- APA
- Highlights
- Required
- Graphical abstract
- Required
- Not considered
- Description of biochemical processes (e.g., fermentation)
Article types accepted4, with length limits
- research paper1. Research papers - original full-length research papers which have not been published previously, except in a preliminary form, and should not exceed 7,500 wo…main text ≤ 7,500 words
- research papers1. Research papers - original full-length research papers which have not been published previously, except in a preliminary form, and should not exceed 7,500 wo…Length not stated
- review article1. Research papers - original full-length research papers which have not been published previously, except in a preliminary form, and should not exceed 7,500 wo…Length not stated
- review articles2. Review articles - will be accepted in areas of topical interest, will normally focus on literature published over the previous five years, and should not exc…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 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
- 2213-3291
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗LetPub
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Food Structure-Netherlands
What CAS zone is Food Structure-Netherlands in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Food Structure-Netherlands is in Zone 2 of Agricultural & Forestry Sciences, and in Zone 3 of the minor category Food Science & Technology. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 2 of Agricultural & Forestry Sciences. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
What is the impact factor of Food Structure-Netherlands?
The latest impact factor listed by LetPub is 6.45; CiteScore 8.9, h-index 56.
How long does peer review take at Food Structure-Netherlands?
The publisher reports about 119 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 Structure-Netherlands?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 250 words; Keywords: 1–7; Manuscript length: ≤ 7,500 words; Reference style: APA; Highlights: Required; Graphical abstract: Required. 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 Structure-Netherlands based?
Of the 31 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 5 (about 16%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Mainland China (5), Japan (5) and Belgium (4). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Food Structure-Netherlands?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Food Structure-Netherlands is indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Is Food Structure-Netherlands open access, and what is the APC?
Food Structure-Netherlands is a hybrid journal. For open-access publication: APC about USD 3,570.
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 2026-08-25). Last updated: .