Is ultra-processed food engineered to cause addiction?

1) What kind of claim is this?

This is an intentional harm claim.

2) What context is assumed or missing?

Evidence of design goals and internal decision-making is not described.

3) What has to be true for this to work?

Companies would need to aim for dependency rather than preference.

4) When would this not hold?

The claim weakens if products are designed for taste and sales without intent to addict.

5) What follows if we accept it?

Public trust in food producers may decline.