What is Processed Food?
When you think of processed foods most people just think chips, pop, cookies etc. but it is any food that has been modified before we consume it. From foods that are fermented, frozen, heated to dried to foods. Some examples include:
• Fresh cut fruit/vegetables that have been packaged
• Canned foods
• Breakfast cereals, oatmeal’s, crackers
• Convenience foods such as microwaveable meals/ready meals
There are three main categories to be considered for processed food. Minimal processing which includes foods that are not significantly changed such as drying, pasteurizing and unsweetened fruits/nuts. The second one is Semi-processed, this includes foods that are extracted, have added enzymes. Along with refining the foods such as how we are able to turn rice into white rice. The last one is ultra processed foods, this includes not natural foods such as soft drinks, pastries, pizza and chips. These foods have no natural ingredients and have absolutely no health benefits to them.
Where did it begin?
In 1910-1980 there was a start to processed foods. It started small but the consumers soon began to realize how quick and easy it was to use packaged food …show more content…
When people say processed foods are bad they are typically refereeing to foods that have been processed way to much. These foods may include chips, pop, pizza, deep-fried foods and other high fatty foods. But other processed foods such as canned beans, whole grain pasta, yogurt, canned fish, frozen fruits and vegetables (Skopec, 2016)are all “processed foods” we should be consuming. Now in the 2000’s these foods are safer, healthier, delicious and convenient. (PC, 2000). We should most defiantly be taking advantage of the technology and advances we have in the food world. With food science becoming bigger, and our generation learning how to utilize food and the nutritious aspects make it easier for us to move
When you think of processed foods most people just think chips, pop, cookies etc. but it is any food that has been modified before we consume it. From foods that are fermented, frozen, heated to dried to foods. Some examples include:
• Fresh cut fruit/vegetables that have been packaged
• Canned foods
• Breakfast cereals, oatmeal’s, crackers
• Convenience foods such as microwaveable meals/ready meals
There are three main categories to be considered for processed food. Minimal processing which includes foods that are not significantly changed such as drying, pasteurizing and unsweetened fruits/nuts. The second one is Semi-processed, this includes foods that are extracted, have added enzymes. Along with refining the foods such as how we are able to turn rice into white rice. The last one is ultra processed foods, this includes not natural foods such as soft drinks, pastries, pizza and chips. These foods have no natural ingredients and have absolutely no health benefits to them.
Where did it begin?
In 1910-1980 there was a start to processed foods. It started small but the consumers soon began to realize how quick and easy it was to use packaged food …show more content…
When people say processed foods are bad they are typically refereeing to foods that have been processed way to much. These foods may include chips, pop, pizza, deep-fried foods and other high fatty foods. But other processed foods such as canned beans, whole grain pasta, yogurt, canned fish, frozen fruits and vegetables (Skopec, 2016)are all “processed foods” we should be consuming. Now in the 2000’s these foods are safer, healthier, delicious and convenient. (PC, 2000). We should most defiantly be taking advantage of the technology and advances we have in the food world. With food science becoming bigger, and our generation learning how to utilize food and the nutritious aspects make it easier for us to move