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Food products that have been industrially processed, often containing additives, preservatives, or artificial ingredients.
现代人越来越依赖工业食品，导致营养不均衡。
Modern people rely more and more on processed foods, leading to imbalanced nutrition.
工业食品通常添加了大量的糖、盐和脂肪。
Processed foods often contain large amounts of sugar, salt, and fat.
工业食品 is a general term covering foods like instant noodles, canned goods, frozen meals, and snacks. It does not include fresh produce or minimally processed foods like frozen vegetables.
Look for labels with fewer ingredients and avoid foods with unrecognizable additives or long lists of preservatives. Opt for fresh produce, whole grains, and minimally processed foods when possible.
工业食品 includes all industrially processed foods, while 超加工食品 (ultra-processed foods) refers to foods with multiple artificial ingredients, often linked to health risks. Not all 工业食品 are ultra-processed.
工业 (gōngyè) means 'industry' and 食品 (shípǐn) means 'food'. The term emerged in the mid-20th century to describe foods mass-produced through industrial processes, distinguishing them from traditional or homemade foods.
工业食品 is commonly used in health and nutrition discussions to highlight concerns about artificial ingredients, excessive processing, and poor nutritional value. It is often contrasted with 新鲜食品 (fresh food) or 天然食品 (natural food).