I'm so disappointed in the BBC (yet again) for providing a platform for people to peddle lies and misinformation. It's the definition of poor journalism.
Personally I don't find the concept of UPF confusing, but it is very hard to know what is and isn't from the labels/packaging. I've used an app called Open Food for a few years which is really helpful. You scan the bar code and it gives you a rating based on the NOVA score
It's all very sinister isn't it...so clearly deliberately misleading. Anyone who is denying the obvious reality they these pretend food-loke substances are ok, clearly have ulterior motives.
I can see his point that additives can sometimes put something in the UPF category on a technicality. See also tinned pulses! But it’s disingenuous really to focus on that when he could be making things clear for people, plus the confusion between processed and ultra processed he brought is fairly inexcusable!
I'm so disappointed in the BBC (yet again) for providing a platform for people to peddle lies and misinformation. It's the definition of poor journalism.
Personally I don't find the concept of UPF confusing, but it is very hard to know what is and isn't from the labels/packaging. I've used an app called Open Food for a few years which is really helpful. You scan the bar code and it gives you a rating based on the NOVA score
Yes that app is really helpful but once you start thinking about it, it becomes clear. xx
It's all very sinister isn't it...so clearly deliberately misleading. Anyone who is denying the obvious reality they these pretend food-loke substances are ok, clearly have ulterior motives.
You just have to follow the money!
Thank you for challenging the BBC over this. I read the tofu comment in disbelief!
I can see his point that additives can sometimes put something in the UPF category on a technicality. See also tinned pulses! But it’s disingenuous really to focus on that when he could be making things clear for people, plus the confusion between processed and ultra processed he brought is fairly inexcusable!
Bravo for calling this out Milli!
Thanks! x
Where is it we’re joining you Milli?
Here on substack Lynn! First time I've done it but you should get notified when I go live!