New food technologies and industrial processing methods are changing what people eat. Research in this area examines alternatives such as plant-based substitutes, synthetic milks, and cultivated meats, as well as the health effects of ultra-processed foods in modern diets.
The Real Food Research Hub gathers peer-reviewed studies and other credible sources that evaluate the composition, safety, and nutritional impact of these emerging and processed foods.
Keywords: ultra-processed foods, alternative proteins, food technology, nutrition, health.
Human Dietary Evolution
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Nutrition
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Diet and Disease
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Ultra-Processed and Alternative Foods
New food technologies and industrial processing methods are changing what people eat...
Synthetic or precision-fermented milks are designed to replicate the proteins and nutrients of dairy without using animals. Studies explore their nutritional profile, production methods, safety, and potential role in sustainable diets.
This category of the Real Food Research Hub presents peer-reviewed research and credible analyses on synthetic milks and their place in human nutrition.
Cultivated meat is produced from animal cells grown in controlled environments. Research examines its nutritional qualities, production challenges, consumer acceptance, and potential to contribute to future food systems.
Within the Real Food Research Hub, this category compiles peer-reviewed studies and respected sources on cell-cultured meat and its implications for nutrition and society.
Keywords: cultivated meat, cell-cultured meat, alternative proteins, food systems, nutrition.
Plant-based foods range from traditional staples like legumes and grains to new plant-based substitutes for meat and dairy. Research explores their nutrient density, health benefits, digestibility, and role in sustainable diets.
The Real Food Research Hub curates peer-reviewed evidence and other authoritative studies on plant-based foods and their contribution to human nutrition.
Ultra-processed foods are formulations made largely from refined ingredients and additives, often high in sugar, salt, and fat. Studies investigate their links to obesity, chronic disease, and overall dietary quality.
This category of the Real Food Research Hub includes peer-reviewed research and credible analyses on the health effects of ultra-processed foods.
Keywords: ultra-processed foods, diet quality, chronic disease, public health.
Food classification systems are tools used to group foods according to specific criteria such as nutrient content, level of processing, or role in the diet. Research examines how different classification approaches are designed, how they are applied in nutrition studies, and their relevance for dietary guidelines and public health policy.
The Real Food Research Hub curates peer-reviewed evidence and other credible sources on the development and use of food classification systems in nutrition science.
Keywords: food classification, diet, nutrition research, public health.
