Ultra‐processed foods: Processing versus formulation

The four-tiered NOVA food classification defines foods based on their degree of processing and ranges from native unprocessed to so-called “ultra-processed” foods. Recent publications have suggested that classified as ultra-processed are unhealthy contribute the obesity epidemic. It is important distinguish between formulation a food. In most cases it more than results in not recommended part healthy diet. Such “ultra-formulated” because they high added sugar other caloric sweeteners, refined flours saturated fats salt increase palatability. understanding distinct will assist health professionals identifying types overconsumption obesity. furthermore help destigmatize technology promote discussions amongst professionals, scientists, corporate government officials general public. Novel techniques urgently needed times population growth, climate change war-induced shortages.