The threat of ultraprocessed food consumption is in the spotlight amid the U.S. government's plans to phase out artificial food dyes. New research is supporting this movement, revealing that foods in this category are linked to premature deaths in eight countries.

UPFs, such as crisps, biscuits, ice cream, hot dogs and fizzy drinks, are increasingly common in diets worldwide.

Ultra-processed foods currently make up about 70% of our food supply, raising a lot of questions about whether it’s OK to have a little bit of these products or if you should try to avoid them entirely.