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For as long as I’ve worked in food, “processed” has been treated like a word that requires an apology. Entire categories have been defined by what they are not: not artificial, not ultra-processed, not added sugar, not this, not that. While often well-intentioned, this posture has kept the industry on defense, responding to criticism rather…

We’ve been conditioned to think the word “processed” inherently means unhealthy, but it’s not so black and white, according to professionals in the industry. A diet built around whole foods like lean protein, fruits, and vegetables is always a healthy foundation, but that doesn’t mean every processed food is off-limits. I checked in with some…