Foods undergo varying levels of processing from their natural state on the farm to what consumers see on the table. More processed foods typically have more ingredients, more packaging, and require less preparation but may be less nutritious than minimally processed options. This table provides an overview of factors like ingredients, packaging and storage requirements to help determine where a particular food falls on the spectrum from minimally to highly processed.
Foods undergo varying levels of processing from their natural state on the farm to what consumers see on the table. More processed foods typically have more ingredients, more packaging, and require less preparation but may be less nutritious than minimally processed options. This table provides an overview of factors like ingredients, packaging and storage requirements to help determine where a particular food falls on the spectrum from minimally to highly processed.
Foods undergo varying levels of processing from their natural state on the farm to what consumers see on the table. More processed foods typically have more ingredients, more packaging, and require less preparation but may be less nutritious than minimally processed options. This table provides an overview of factors like ingredients, packaging and storage requirements to help determine where a particular food falls on the spectrum from minimally to highly processed.