Food Additives and Contaminants - Part A

Aims & Scope

Food Additives & Contaminants: Part A publishes original research papers and critical reviews covering analytical methodology, occurrence, persistence, safety evaluation, detoxification and regulatory control of natural and man-made additives and contaminants in the food and animal feed chain.

Papers are published in the areas of food additives including flavourings, pesticide and veterinary drug residues, environmental contaminants, plant toxins, mycotoxins, marine biotoxins, trace elements, migration from food packaging, food process contaminants, adulteration, authenticity and allergenicity of foods.

Papers are published on animal feed where residues and contaminants can give rise to food safety concerns.

Contributions cover chemistry, biochemistry and bioavailability of these substances, factors affecting levels during production, processing, packaging and storage; the development of novel foods and processes; exposure and risk assessment.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	2.2
2024	2.30

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	11044

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	692

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.526

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	71

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science
• Medline
• Embase

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Agricultural and Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Medicine and Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutics, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Applications and implications of nanotechnologies for the food sector

  Citation: 996

  Authors: Qasim, Michael, James, Bryony, Alistair, Laurence, Robert, Richard

• Detection and characterization of engineered nanoparticles in food and the environment

  Citation: 624

  Authors: Karen, Alistair B.A., Steven P., John, Helen, Martin

• Review of micro- and nanoplastic contamination in the food chain

  Citation: 504

  Authors: Brigitte, Barbara, Alexandre, Douglas, Vikram, Mauro, Iria M., Guy

• Non-pollen particulates in honey and sugar

  Citation: 479

  Authors: Gerd, Elisabeth

• Synthetic particles as contaminants in German beers

  Citation: 451

  Authors: Gerd, Elisabeth

• Synthesis, antibacterial activity, antibacterial mechanism and food applications of ZnO nanoparticles: a review

  Citation: 303

  Authors: Lu-E, Zhen-Hua, Wei, Yi-Fan, Yong-Fang, Zhen-Xing

• A survey of bisphenol A and other bisphenol analogues in foodstuffs from nine cities in China

  Citation: 301

  Authors: Chunyang, Kurunthachalam

• Potential economic losses to the US corn industry from aflatoxin contamination

  Citation: 298

  Authors: Nicole J., Erin, Charles, Felicia

• Mycotoxin analysis: An update

  Citation: 289

  Authors: Rudolf, Patricia, Alexandra, Michael, Susan, Colin

• LC–MS/MS multi-method for mycotoxins after single extraction, with validation data for peanut, pistachio, wheat, maize, cornflakes, raisins and figs

  Citation: 277

  Authors: Martien C., Peter M., Jos M.

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