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