A debate is ongoing on the significance and appropriateness of the NOVA classification as a
tool for categorizing foods based on their degree of processing. As such, the role of ultra …

Interest in alternative protein sources to substitute for animal source protein-rich foods has
emerged alongside calls for sustainable food systems to meet protein demands as the …

Background In the NOVA classification system, descriptive criteria are used to assign foods
to one of four groups based on processing-related criteria. Although NOVA is widely used …

Background Although the consumer enjoys many benefits provided by the current food
processing technology, some health professionals and digital influencers suggest that there …

Abstract Purpose of Review The purpose of this review is to provide an update on the
available data regarding the associations of Ultra-processed food (UPF) consumption with …

The Nova classification of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) rests on poorly defined food
processes and the presence of food additives from a chemically heterogeneous group …

In an attempt to move consumers toward a more sustainable and healthy diet, meat
substitute products have flooded the market. However, consumers tend to be conservative …

Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) and food additives have become ubiquitous components of
the modern human diet. There is increasing evidence of an association between diets rich in …

Demand for processed food is increasing, but at the same time, some of these products have
been strongly criticised for causing non-communicable diseases. Only a few studies have …

Dramatically increasing trends in consumption of ultra-processed foods have been reported
across the globe. Public concern about the health consequences of ultra-processed foods is …