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processed foods

processed foods is the plural of processed food.

Meaning of processed food

Noun

processed food (plural processed foods)

  1. Any food that has been altered from its natural state, whether through simple cleaning and cutting or through more complex manufacturing with added ingredients like salt, sugar, and fats.
    • Some processed foods have ingredients added, such as sweeteners, oils, colors and preservatives. Some are fortified to add nutrients such as fiber, calcium or vitamin D.2024 July 31, heart.org

Questions about processed foods

What is processed foods the plural of?
Processed foods is the plural of processed food.

Words near processed foods in the dictionary

  1. processal
  2. processed
  3. processed cheese
  4. processed cheeses
  5. processed food
  6. processed foods
  7. processed meat
  8. processee
  9. processees
  10. processer
  11. processers

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