Is Rum Ultra-Processed? Answering the Complex Question
                                
                                
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                                According to the widely used NOVA classification system, distilled spirits, including rum, are categorized as ultra-processed foods. This is because their production involves complex industrial techniques like distillation, which goes beyond the simple fermentation that defines processed foods like wine or beer.