Ultra-Processed Foods 2 articles

Industrial formulations assembled from refined ingredients and multiple additives are the central examples of ultra-processed foods in the NOVA framework. In the NOVA framework, examples can include soft drinks, confectionery, many packaged snacks and reconstituted products made with flavorings, colors, emulsifiers or other cosmetic additives. Processing classification is separate from a product's individual nutrient profile. Two ultra-processed foods can differ greatly in protein, fiber, sugar or sodium even though they share a similar degree of industrial formulation.