sainsburys

Tortilla wraps

Barcode 00394604

Scanned 21 times by Nomi users

Yes — Tortilla wraps is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF). It contains palm oil (a highly refined oil classified as UPF by the given rules), emulsifier mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids, preservative calcium propionate, and other cosmetic/functional additives such as disodium diphosphate and l-cysteine, which are industrial additives and markers of ultra-processing under NOVA.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

fortified british wheat flour (wheat flour, calcium carbonate, niacin, iron, thiamin)
OK

water

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

palm oil

A widely used edible oil pressed from the fruit of oil palms; a basic culinary oil but highly processed in many commercial products.
OK

humectant: glycerol; raising agents: disodium diphosphate
OK

sodium hydrogen carbonate; sugar
OK

acidity regulator: citric acid; emulsifier: mono - and diglycerides of fatty acids; preservative: calcium propionate; salt
OK

wheat starch

Starch extracted from wheat grain, used as a thickener, filler, or texture modifier in foods.
OK

flour treatment agent: l-cysteine

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Common questions about Tortilla wraps

Is Tortilla wraps ultra-processed?

Yes — Tortilla wraps by sainsburys is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF). It contains palm oil (a highly refined oil classified as UPF by the given rules), emulsifier mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids, preservative calcium propionate, and other cosmetic/functional additives such as disodium diphosphate and l-cysteine, which are industrial additives and markers of ultra-processing under NOVA.

Which ingredients in Tortilla wraps are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Tortilla wraps as an ultra-processed marker: palm oil. 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.