Did you read the article? It also cites studies similar to the ones you linked. For instance:

One consistent result stands out: People who consume more ultraprocessed foods are at higher risk for multiple chronic diseases and early death.

I guess it makes sense, since the UPF framework literally and explicitly disregards substance in favor of a notion of pure sourcing. As with the genetic fallacy, it can be a useful heuristic but is ultimately unsound.