Ultra-processed foods contain no or few whole food ingredients and have undergone multiple processes
Ultra-processed foods are those that contain no or few whole food ingredients and have undergone multiple processing steps where sweeteners, preservatives, colourings, flavourings and emulsifiers are added. These substances are often extracted from oils, fats, sugars, starches and proteins, and they extend shelf life and make food more palatable.
A review published in February found ultra-processed foods were directly linked to 32 health harms, including heart disease, cancer, type 2 diabetes, poor mental health and early death. While ultra-processed foods include the chips and biscuits consumers typically identify as unhealthy, they increasingly include products marketed as “healthy” like breakfast cereals, protein bars, plant milks and breads.Most pre-sliced bread available in supermarkets contains modified starches and additives like emulsifiers and vegetable gums – even the healthy-sounding multiseed or sourdough loaves.
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