Hidden dangers in modern foods | Uncovering what's really in the foods on our supermarket shelves

They're in our supermarkets, cupboards, and lunchboxes. But do we really know what we're eating? Ultra-processed foods have flown under the health star rating algorithm and become a major part of the modern Aussie diet. In a special 7NEWS Spotlight investigation, experts reveal Aussies may be consuming far more ultra-processed food than they realise. A deep dive into the history behind the rise of ultra-processed foods reveal disturbing truths about supermarket snacks' science and marketing.

Courtesy of 7 News Spotlight on YouTube. Watch on YouTube ↗

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