Tag: Industrial additives

According to the NOVA classification system, mass-produced packaged bread is a primary example of an ultra-processed food. Understanding what bread is considered ultra-processed requires looking beyond marketing claims and deep into the manufacturing methods and ingredient lists.

Antioxidants, both natural and synthetic, have been used in industrial processes since the late 19th century to prevent the degradation of materials like rubber and fuels caused by oxidation. Today, antioxidants are intentionally incorporated into countless products, from the food we eat to the skincare we apply, to combat the damaging effects of free radicals and preserve quality.