8 everyday foods you might not realize are ultra processed – and how to spot them
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8 everyday foods you might not realize are ultra processed – and how to spot them

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For years, the term "junk food" has been used to refer to foods considered bad for you, and not very nutritious. But it also nominated a class of foods – called "ultra-processed foods" – as unhealthy, based on more than the content of salt, fat and sugar. Ultra-processed foods are made using industrial processing methods and contain ingredients you wouldn't usually find in your home pantry. There are two types of ingredients that classify ultra-processed foods: industrial food substances and cosmetic additives. Some types of ultra-processed foods may look healthier than others, having fewer industrial ingredients or being lower in sugar.

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