Ultra-processed food (UPF)

NOVA group 4: products made from industrial ingredients (modified starch, isolates, emulsifiers, flavourings). They provide 50% of energy in Anglo-Saxon diets; every +10% means 3–4% more mortality (cohorts).

Last reviewed: 6 September 2026

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