Open Food Facts on BBC Morning Live
🎉 Exciting news! The Open Food Facts mobile app was featured on BBC Morning Live in a segment on ultra-processed foods (UPFs).
Dr Alexander Van Tulleken demonstrated how one can easily spot ultra-processed foods using our app. And you can do it before you actually buy a product, in store, simply by scanning the product’s barcode using the app.
To watch the full segment (Open Food Facts demo from 5.38 min):
🥘 The UK is one of the world’s biggest consumers of ultra-processed foods. They often lack fibre, nutrients and are high in calories. However, they can be cheaper and more convenient compared to healthier foods. @xandvt suggests swaps you can make without spending a fortune… pic.twitter.com/1fUCydAUiN
— BBC Morning Live (@BBCMorningLive) January 10, 2024
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