Summary
There has been growing interest in the topic of food processing in recent years, with lots of reports linking ultra-processed foods with health and environmental outcomes and emphasising the prominence these foods have within our society. This paper sets out the position of FSS in relation to processed and ultra processed foods (UPFs).
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Five facts you need to know about processed and ultra-processed foods
As the debate around processed and ultra-processed foods (UPFs) continues to garner interest with the public and across the media, FSS - the public sector food body for Scotland - has put together five facts to help consumers make sense of the topic.
Processed and ultra-processed foods
Five facts about processed and ultra-processed foods and a healthy balanced diet
