Food & Function Journal Citation Rate 2026
2042-6496
eISSN 2042-650X
Royal Society of Chemistry
GB
Q1 Quartile Established Impact
About Food & Function
Food & Function (FF) is a peer-reviewed academic journal, published by Royal Society of Chemistry in GB, catalogued under ISSN 2042-6496 (e-ISSN 2042-650X). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 4.88 (Q1 quartile) — the average number of citations its recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, not the Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor. It operates a subscription model.
Food & Function Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Food & Function has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 4.88, placing it in the Q1 quartile. This is the average number of citations the journal's recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data — not the Clarivate (JCR) Journal Impact Factor.
Food & Function operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Food & Function should review the journal's submission tips and verify the latest indexing status against Scopus, DOAJ, and Web of Science using our indexing tracker. To compare Food & Function against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
| ISSN (Print) | 2042-6496 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 2042-650X |
| Publisher | Royal Society of Chemistry |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| APC / Cost | Inquire with Publisher |
In-depth profile & metrics
Food & Function is published by Royal Society of Chemistry and based in United Kingdom.
Food & Function is indexed in OpenAlex. OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.
Its most recent citation rate stands at 4.884.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4.884 | 2-Year Mean Citedness (OpenAlex) |
Metrics are sourced from OpenAlex, DOAJ and Scopus and reflect the latest data we hold. The headline figure is a 2-year citation rate (OpenAlex), not a Clarivate Impact Factor. Always verify against the journal's official site before relying on it. See our Methodology or report a correction.
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Last updated: Apr 24, 2026
Updated by: openalex_bulk
OpenAlex ID: S2483688756
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