processed food

English

Etymology

From processed +‎ food

Noun

processed food (plural processed foods)

  1. Any food that has been altered from its natural state, whether through simple cleaning and cutting or through more complex manufacturing with added ingredients like salt, sugar, and fats.
    Coordinate term: ultra-processed food
    Hyponyms: processed meat, processed cheese
    • 2024 July 31, heart.org‎[1]:
      Some processed foods have ingredients added, such as sweeteners, oils, colors and preservatives. Some are fortified to add nutrients such as fiber, calcium or vitamin D.
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