Adelaide University students recreate Twisties to explore ultra-processed foods

Key points

• Adelaide University nutrition students are trying to recreate Twisties using everyday ingredients and household equipment. The practical task is part of the university's Future Foods course.
• Dr Nina Wilson said the exercise shows how formulated these snacks are and how hard they are to copy at home. Research published in the journal Nutrients estimated that 81 per cent of new food products launched in the Australian market over the past decade were ultra-processed.
• Associate Professor Evangeline Mantzioris said people should make healthier choices without cutting out every such product.