Ultra-processed foods, as defined by the NOVA classification, are industrial formulations made from substances extracted or derived food, containing little to no whole food in their composition. These foods typically enhanced with flavorings, colorings, emulsifiers, and other additives that alter sensory attributes of final product. The ingredients processes used ultra- processed manufacture ai...

FOOD REFORMULATION: Reformulation of foods is considered one of the key options to achieve population nutrient goals. The compositions of many foods are modified to assist the consumer bring his or her daily diet more in line with dietary recommendations. INITIATIVES ON FOOD REFORMULATION: Over the past few years the number of reformulated foods introduced on the European market has increased e...

Genetically modified foods provide one of the major challenges facing the food industry in the twenty-first century worldwide. The safety of genetically modified foods are being questioned by scientists, researchers and doctors as it is believed that these foods may pose a serious public health risk, especially for the young, aged, pregnant and immunocompromised persons. The present study inves...