Sainsbury’s Daily’s

8 Wholemeal Tortilla Wraps

Barcode 00487627

Scanned 22 times by Nomi users

Yes — 8 Wholemeal Tortilla Wraps is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and refined ingredients, including palm oil (a highly processed refined oil), emulsifier (mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids), preservative (calcium propionate), flour treatment agent (L-cysteine), and humectant (glycerol). These additives and the use of palm oil meet the NOVA criteria for ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

wholemeal wheat flour

A coarse, whole-grain flour ground from the entire wheat kernel, used as a basic baking ingredient.
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; fortified wheat flour (wheat flour, calcium carbonate, niacin, iron, thiamin)
OK

sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
OK

raising agent: sodium hydrogen carbonate; emulsifier: mono - and diglycerides of fatty acids; acidity regulator: citric acid; salt
OK

preservative: calcium propionate; wheat starch

A packaged ingredient blend including calcium propionate (a chemical preservative) and wheat starch (a refined carbohydrate) used to extend shelf life and as a thickener.
OK

wheat flour

Finely ground cereal flour from wheat; a fundamental baking ingredient.
OK

flour treatment agent: l-cysteine

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Common questions about 8 Wholemeal Tortilla Wraps

Is 8 Wholemeal Tortilla Wraps ultra-processed?

Yes — 8 Wholemeal Tortilla Wraps by Sainsbury’s Daily’s is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and refined ingredients, including palm oil (a highly processed refined oil), emulsifier (mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids), preservative (calcium propionate), flour treatment agent (L-cysteine), and humectant (glycerol). These additives and the use of palm oil meet the NOVA criteria for ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in 8 Wholemeal Tortilla Wraps are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in 8 Wholemeal 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.