ABSTRACT

The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) publishes scientific journals to provide its members with scientific information that is important and of current interest. This is done in accord with the highest standards of professional ethics. Research articles serve to convey the results of original work that has a clear relationship to human foods. Review articles serve to convey in-depth, interpretive coverage of topics of current importance. Acceptability of articles for publication is carefully considered, with quality of the science, appropriateness, and importance weighing heavily in the final decision.