May 29th, 2024
2 mins
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) have recently issued consumer guidance on ultra-processed food. The guidance explains what an ‘ultra-processed’ is, it’s importance in the processing of food, and the role and work of the FSA in relation to ‘ultra-processed’ foods.
Broadly speaking, FSA research shows that people have high levels of confidence in the food they eat. However, since August 2023, ultra-processed food has been one of the top three concerns raised by consumers with three out of four consumers surveyed saying they are worried.
However, while there is a correlation between poorer health outcomes and diets that are high in ultra-processed food, the FSA still don’t know whether it is because these foods are unhealthy because of how they are made, or if it’s because a large majority of processed foods are high in calories, saturated fat, salt and sugar.
You will find the guidance here
