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This is Roundtable.
Ultra processed foods dominate grocery aisles.
But what's really lurking behind the labels?
As China tightens regulations on no additive claims and food labels under scrutiny,
how do we cut through the marketing hype and truly eat well?
You're listening to Roundtable.
I am He Young.
For today's program, I'm joined by Steve Hatherley and Yu Xun in the studio.
First on today's show, food labels once touted no additives as a badge of health.
China's new regulations are cracking down on misleading claims to give consumers a clearer look at what's really in their food.
Yet in today's global food system, truly additive free food is rare.
Ultra processed foods are engineered to keep us coming back for more.
And with the industry projected to hit US$850 billion from 2025 to 2029,
as reported by Tech Navio, the stakes for public health are higher than before.
So let's take a look and dig into the age old truth.
We really are what we eat.
You shouldn't spill the beans.
What's the latest regulatory change regarding food additives in China?
Oh, yeah.