Hamburg, June 2025 – The existing classification system for processed foods often categorizes protein-rich plant-based foods as ultra-processed and, therefore, unhealthy. But according to nutrition experts, these ultra-processed foods, UPFs for short, need to be viewed more discriminatingly. A recent whitepaper by Planteneers gives an overview of UPFs and their role in modern nutrition, especially in the selection of plant-based foods. The paper looks at the controversial NOVA system, which … [Read more...] about Planteneers whitepaper takes a hard look at the NOVA system