Food for Thought: Are Flavourings in Processed Foods a Hidden Driver of Agricultural Degradation?
Introduction The rise of Ultra-Processed Foods (UPFs) in Global food systems is an emerging planetary issue with negative impacts on the environment1 and public health.2 The Nova classification defines UPFs as formulations of chemically manipulated cheap ingredients such as modified starches and protein isolates. These are made palatable by using combinations of flavours, colours, emulsifiers, thickeners and other additives . The manufacture of UPFs account for between 17–39% of food related...
