Tag: Upf ingredients

According to the NOVA classification system, not all bread is created equal, and while real sourdough is minimally processed, many store-bought "sourdough" loaves are, in fact, ultra-processed foods (UPFs).

According to the NOVA food classification system, which defines four distinct groups of processing, not all packaged foods are created equal. So, are croissants ultra-processed food, or do they fall into a different, less processed category? The answer depends entirely on how and where they are made.