One formal definition is the NOVA food classification system, which distinguishes between levels of food processing. These meat alternatives would be classified

One formal definition is the NOVA food classification system, which distinguishes between levels of food processing. These meat alternatives would be classified as "ultra processed", together with oreos and McNuggets. https://doi.org/10.1017/S1368980017000234 https://doi.org/10.1017/S1368980017000234