processing isnt a binary but a spectrum. The harnessing of fire made humans the universal predator, that could denature poison and kill bacteria. Salt and Aci

processing isnt a binary but a spectrum. The harnessing of fire made humans the universal predator, that could denature poison and kill bacteria. Salt and Acid as preservatives fall into similar categories. This is processing that has been around as long as or longer than modern humans. Human's wouldn't be humans without fire, salt, and acid. Conversely, pea protein isolate, spun into meat with 30 other isolated substances isnt really "food" in any historical or traditional sense. Somewhere in-between lies things like fermentation. It's up to you to draw a line somewhere, or forget about lines and eat anything.