##  [NOVA Food Classification](/nova-food-classification) 

  ##  [NOVA Food Classification](https://health.quantumdictionary.io/nova-food-classification-0) 

  

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Definition

A food-classification framework that groups foods according to the extent and stated purpose of industrial processing, typically operationalized in four ordered categories—unprocessed or minimally processed foods; processed culinary ingredients; processed foods; and ultra-processed foods—so that processing characteristics (methods, additives, formulation) rather than nutrient content determine cat