Is Plant Protein Considered Processed Food? A Deep Dive into Nutrition and Processing
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5 min read
According to recent research in Spain, approximately 41% of studied plant-based products were categorized as ultra-processed, while many others remain minimally processed. This highlights a crucial question for many health-conscious consumers: **Is plant protein considered processed food?** The answer is not a simple yes or no, but rather a spectrum of processing levels with significant nutritional implications.
