> I agree that this proposed regulation seems like it probably won't help.
I would personally use this as a signal when making choice among other factors.
Say I am choosing between two types of ham.
I would personally use this as a signal when making choice among other factors.
Say I am choosing between two types of ham.
I'm having trouble imagining a situation where this would help you with ham though. Probably either all ham counts as ultra processed, or none of it does. (My money is on the former)
If it was based on the number of ingredients, maybe there would be some case where one ham has an additional flavoring or something that puts it over the limit. But how likely is it that the extra ingredients would have a significant effect? Probably not much compared to the ham itself, plus the salt or whatever that's in it.
But I think corps likely apply tons of chemicals to extend shelf life, make process faster and improve taste.
From another hand, I had no idea what is the process until I just googled. And I buy many types of food, and don't have chance to do my research, so labeling would be superhelpful.