By Sainsbury's

Soft Corn Tortilla

Barcode 00321990

Scanned 19 times by Nomi users

Yes — Soft Corn Tortilla is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list contains several ultra-processed additives and industrial ingredients, including dextrose (an industrially refined sugar), potassium sorbate (a preservative), glycerol/glycerin used as a humectant, and rice bran extract used as a preservative/antioxidant. Under the provided NOVA-based rules, the presence of dextrose alone is sufficient to classify this product as UPF, and the additional additives further support this classification.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

fortified british wheat flour

A basic staple flour for baking, fortified with minerals and vitamins (calcium carbonate, iron, niacin) to improve nutritional content.
OK

thiamine

A water-soluble B vitamin (vitamin B1) used as a nutrient and fortification additive.
OK

water

Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
OK

cornflour (15%)
OK

humectant: glycerol; rapeseed oil
OK

wheat gluten

Gluten from wheat; a protein complex used as a food ingredient to provide elasticity and structure in doughs and meat substitutes (e.g., seitan).
UPF

dextrose

A simple sugar derived from glucose. Commonly used as a sweetener and source of quick energy in foods.
OK

acid: malic acid; raising agent: sodium hydrogen carbonate; salt
OK

preservative: potassium sorbate; rice bran extract

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Common questions about Soft Corn Tortilla

Is Soft Corn Tortilla ultra-processed?

Yes — Soft Corn Tortilla by By Sainsbury's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list contains several ultra-processed additives and industrial ingredients, including dextrose (an industrially refined sugar), potassium sorbate (a preservative), glycerol/glycerin used as a humectant, and rice bran extract used as a preservative/antioxidant. Under the provided NOVA-based rules, the presence of dextrose alone is sufficient to classify this product as UPF, and the additional additives further support this classification.

Which ingredients in Soft Corn Tortilla are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Soft Corn Tortilla as an ultra-processed marker: dextrose. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What does "ultra-processed" (UPF) mean?

Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are industrial formulations made with ingredients and additives you wouldn't find in a home kitchen — such as emulsifiers, artificial flavourings, colourings and modified starches. The classification is based on the NOVA system used by researchers and dietitians worldwide.

How can I check whether other foods are ultra-processed?

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Product information comes from public databases and Nomi's own analysis, and may contain errors. Always check the packaging. Ultra-processed classification is based on the NOVA food processing system.