Cheaper chips and melty mint slices: I try making five common ultra-processed foods from scratch – without the additives

<p>UPFs are regarded as cheaper and faster than homemade dishes – but how much time and money will it cost to make alternatives?</p><p>For the past five years, I have been trying to <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/global/2026/apr/20/ultra-processed-foods-diet-healthy-eating