By Sainsbury's

Cool Tortillas

Barcode 01409840

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Yes — Cool Tortillas is ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid. The product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients/additives classed as UPF under NOVA, including whey powder (cows' milk), yeast extract, flavourings, dextrose, and mature cheddar cheese powder (cows' milk). These are industrially processed protein/sugar fractions and flavoring agents not used in traditional home cooking. Other ingredients like maize, sunflower oil, salt, sugar, garlic powder, tomato powder, and citric acid are not, by themselves, ultra-processed, but the presence of the listed UPF additives makes the overall product UPF.

Ingredients

5 ultra-processed markers

OK

maize (corn)

A basic staple grain used as a food ingredient; kernels from Zea mays.
OK

sunflower oil

A neutral-tasting culinary oil pressed from sunflower seeds, rich in unsaturated fats and commonly used for frying and dressings.
OK

buttermilk powder

Dried dairy product made from buttermilk; a powdered form used to provide dairy flavor and protein.
OK

toasted maize germ

Toasted maize germ is the oily, nutrient-rich embryo from corn kernels, used as a flavorful, crunchy ingredient in cereals, baking, and toppings.
OK

salt

Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
UPF

whey powder (cow's milk)

Dairy-derived protein powder produced by separating whey from milk; often used as a protein supplement or food ingredient; processed isolate.
UPF

yeast extract

A flavor-enhancing extract produced from yeast cells, rich in amino acids and natural glutamates, commonly used to augment savory flavors.
OK

sugar

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

garlic powder

Dried, ground garlic used as a convenient, concentrated form of garlic flavoring in cooking.
UPF

flavourings

Flavourings are additives that are used to enhance or impart flavor to food products. They are considered ultra-processed as they are synthetic or natural substances that are typically extracted, isolated, or synthesized for their flavor properties.
UPF

dextrose

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

tomato powder

Powdered tomato used as a flavoring or ingredient, a minimally processed dried tomato product.
UPF

mature cheddar cheese powder (cow's milk)

Dehydrated cheese powder made from aged cheddar, typically used for flavoring in snacks. Contains dairy and salt.
OK

citric acid

A naturally occurring weak organic acid used as an acidity regulator and preservative in foods and beverages.

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Common questions about Cool Tortillas

Is Cool Tortillas ultra-processed?

Yes — Cool Tortillas by By Sainsbury's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid. The product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients/additives classed as UPF under NOVA, including whey powder (cows' milk), yeast extract, flavourings, dextrose, and mature cheddar cheese powder (cows' milk). These are industrially processed protein/sugar fractions and flavoring agents not used in traditional home cooking. Other ingredients like maize, sunflower oil, salt, sugar, garlic powder, tomato powder, and citric acid are not, by themselves, ultra-processed, but the presence of the listed UPF additives makes the overall product UPF.

Which ingredients in Cool Tortillas are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 5 ingredients in Cool Tortillas as ultra-processed markers: whey powder (cow's milk), yeast extract, flavourings, dextrose, mature cheddar cheese powder (cow's milk). See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Cool Tortillas?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Tortilla Chips by Stockwell & Co., Lightly salted tortilla chips by Aldi, Sainsbury tortillas by Sainsbury's. See the healthier alternatives above for details.

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.

Cool Tortillas

Ingredients

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Common questions about Cool Tortillas

Is Cool Tortillas ultra-processed?

Which ingredients in Cool Tortillas are ultra-processed?

What are healthier alternatives to Cool Tortillas?

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

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

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