Description
System of food processing groups
Technical
The Nova classification is a framework for grouping edible substances based on the extent and purpose of food processing applied to them. Researchers at the University of São Paulo, Brazil, proposed the system in 2009.
Sensory Profile
Aroma ()
butterycaramelizedfermentedyeastynutty
Wine Analogy
Like comparing natural wines to mass-produced box wines
Coffee Analogy
Similar to the difference between single-origin and instant coffee
Perfume Analogy
Comparable to natural essential oils versus synthetic fragrances
Culinary Applications
Brazilian FarofaBrazilIllustrates minimally processed cassava flour (Group 1) vs industrialized versions (Group 3)
Japanese NattoJapanTraditional fermentation (Group 1) contrasts with pasteurized versions (Group 2)
American Breakfast CerealUnited StatesDemonstrates ultra-processing (Group 4) through extrusion and fortification
Dietary
VeganVegetarianGluten-FreeHalalKoshersoy lecithinwhey protein