Untargeted Metabolomics in Food Science: Key Applications

Untargeted metabolomics is rapidly transforming food science and nutrition research, enabling deeper insight into ingredient quality, processing effects, safety, and nutritional value. In this white paper, we outline some major applications of untargeted metabolomics across food analysis and product development, demonstrate how comprehensive molecular profiling uncovers hidden biochemical drivers of flavor and function, and provide important considerations for study design, sample preparation, and data interpretation.