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The Nova classification (Portuguese: nova classificação, 'new 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.
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| Subject | Predicate | Object | Confidence | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open Food Facts provide Nova classifications for commercial products based on analysis of their categories | instance of | Databases | 0.80 | text |
| ingredients | instance of | Databases | 0.80 | text |
| the removal of unwanted parts | instance of | which are unprocessed foods modified through industrial methods | 0.80 | text |
| crushing | instance of | which are unprocessed foods modified through industrial methods | 0.80 | text |
| drying | instance of | which are unprocessed foods modified through industrial methods | 0.80 | text |
| fractioning | instance of | which are unprocessed foods modified through industrial methods | 0.80 | text |
| grinding | instance of | which are unprocessed foods modified through industrial methods | 0.80 | text |
| pasteurization | instance of | which are unprocessed foods modified through industrial methods | 0.80 | text |
| non-alcoholic fermentation | instance of | which are unprocessed foods modified through industrial methods | 0.80 | text |
| freezing | instance of | which are unprocessed foods modified through industrial methods | 0.80 | text |
| and other preservation techniques that maintain the food's integrity | instance of | which are unprocessed foods modified through industrial methods | 0.80 | text |
| do not introduce salt | instance of | which are unprocessed foods modified through industrial methods | 0.80 | text |
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