How about a salad? (IMAGE) University of Tokyo Caption Classifying mixed dishes like salads according to their food processing level is complicated because it depends on the ingredients. A refrigerated prepared salad with dressing can be classified as highly processed food. But generally, minimally processed foods may reduce consumption of highly processed foods. Credit ©2024 Rohan Mehra Usage Restrictions Credit must be given to the creator. No derivatives or adaptations of the work are permitted. License CC BY-ND Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.