Nova Classification - How processed is food

This system is created to categorize the level of food processing per food as ultra-processed food (Class 4) is food that you would not want to consume as the more food is processed, the less of the original nutritional value is left.

4 classes of food processed states:

  • Class 1 - Apple
  • Class 2 - Apple Slices
  • Class 3 - Apple Juice
  • Class 4 - Apple Pie

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📇 Additional Metadata