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What are 'non-ultraprocessed' foods? With a new label, California is about to make that call

California is creating a front-of-package label for what it deems non-ultraprocessed foods.

What are 'non-ultraprocessed' foods? With a new label, California is about to make that call

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California is creating a front-of-package label for what it deems non-ultraprocessed foods.

Some say a nationwide definition is needed to avoid confusing consumers.

California is creating a front-of-package label for what it deems non-ultraprocessed foods. Some say a nationwide definition is needed to avoid confusing consumers.

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California is creating a front-of-package label for what it deems non-ultraprocessed foods. Some say a nationwide definition is needed to avoid confusing consumers.

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