Do highly processed foods generate more carbon emissions than comparable fresh foods?
Generally, yes. Processing and packaging both require high energy inputs. In addition, many highly processed food products contain ingredients such as sugar, salt and high fructose corn syrup that are highly processed themselves. Juice is also a highly-processed food. It typically takes four oranges to make 6 ounces of orange juice; then it has to be transported in a chilled container, often long distances. Compare that glass of OJ to a simple orange.
