Nutrient profile systems help provide nuance by identifying healthier options within the ultra-processed category. For example, plant-based milks, such as almond or soy milk, may be classified as ...
“The current definition is very outdated,” said Claudine Kavanaugh, PhD, director of the FDA’s Office of Nutrition and Food Labeling, in an FDA media briefing on Dec. 19, “It’s based just on nutrients ...