This term ‘Ultra Processed Food’ ( UPF) is a zombie term. There is some reality in the concerns about it, but honestly most shoppers cannot clearly figure out what is an UPF. And it is not that they don’t carry any nutritional value. Those who gave these guidelines must also clearly explain what is what. Is a packet of dry pasta an UPF ? It is basically a convenience food, a reconstitutable food. For a start, let these people list out some top 25 very popular packaged foods from supermarket shelves that can be labelled as an UPF. If the worry is about the additives, let it be widely known to the public. They can even be on display as an information source in front of the stores. So that people can take their own decisions.
This term ‘Ultra Processed Food’ ( UPF) is a zombie term. There is some reality in the concerns about it, but honestly most shoppers cannot clearly figure out what is an UPF. And it is not that they don’t carry any nutritional value. Those who gave these guidelines must also clearly explain what is what. Is a packet of dry pasta an UPF ? It is basically a convenience food, a reconstitutable food. For a start, let these people list out some top 25 very popular packaged foods from supermarket shelves that can be labelled as an UPF. If the worry is about the additives, let it be widely known to the public. They can even be on display as an information source in front of the stores. So that people can take their own decisions.
Check my post “Do You Know The One Part of the Food Label That Actually Matters?”. It should answer some of your questions about UPF.
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