toidutöötlusastmete
Toidutöötlusastmed refers to the classification of processed foods based on the degree and type of manipulation they undergo. This classification helps consumers understand how much a food product has been altered from its original state. The most common system categorizes foods into four levels: unprocessed or minimally processed, processed culinary ingredients, processed foods, and ultra-processed foods.
Unprocessed or minimally processed foods are edible parts of plants, animals, fungi, or algae, including dried,
Processed foods are typically made by adding ingredients like salt, sugar, or oil to minimally processed foods,
Understanding these levels of processing can empower individuals to make more informed dietary choices, as ultra-processed