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Confusion Over Ultra-Processed Food Labelling

Labelling foods as ultra-processed might not be so helpful for consumers who want to know how healthy a product is, UK experts say.

Currently, packs must show whether a food item is high in fat, salt and sugar but not how processed it is.

Scientists who analysed different products say it is too simplistic to brand all ultra-processed foods (UPFs) as very bad. Technically, sliced bread is ultra-processed, for example.

Read the full article on the BBC website