Another point to add is that the definition of upf is extremely broad and vague. And there isn’t much evidence that this whole category is harmful because of how broad it is. But hey, maybe it will still result in healthier meals overall nevertheless.
People say this, but after learning what ultra processed foods are, even with broad definition, I understand what they are. It’s when food science meets the industial line basically.
“Oh we found this one chemical compound in mangos that has some benefit to a food manufacturer, so we’re going to extract this specific compound from all the mangos and process it into powder additive”
There’s many food additives that are by products of the petroleum industry, which is, delightful
Another point to add is that the definition of upf is extremely broad and vague. And there isn’t much evidence that this whole category is harmful because of how broad it is. But hey, maybe it will still result in healthier meals overall nevertheless.
People say this, but after learning what ultra processed foods are, even with broad definition, I understand what they are. It’s when food science meets the industial line basically.
“Oh we found this one chemical compound in mangos that has some benefit to a food manufacturer, so we’re going to extract this specific compound from all the mangos and process it into powder additive”
There’s many food additives that are by products of the petroleum industry, which is, delightful