Tag: Food processing stages

According to the NOVA classification system, ultra-processed foods are typically created by a series of industrial techniques and processes. The most common and illustrative example of a tertiary processed food is a mass-produced, packaged frozen dinner or ready-meal.

Did you know that obtaining energy from food is a complex, multi-step process for all animals, including humans, involving four main stages? This journey transforms the food we eat into the nutrients our bodies need to function and thrive, a fascinating sequence of mechanical and chemical events.