Ultra-processed foods (UPFs), like my whole-grain loaf, are defined by industrial ingredients and manufacturing processes that may contribute to serious health issues.
The classification of my bread as an ultra-processed food underlines the confusing criteria that might unfairly categorize healthy products alongside junk foods.
Ultra-processed foods are linked to significant health risks, including type 2 diabetes and heart disease, based on the evidence from recent scientific reviews.
Carlos Monteiro, creator of the NOVA classification, explains that industrial additives like wheat gluten can label foods as ultra-processed, raising questions about nutritional value.
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