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8 Wholemeal Tortilla Wraps by Sainsbury's
Sainsbury's

8 Wholemeal Tortilla Wraps

Barcode 01808414
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Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — 8 Wholemeal Tortilla Wraps is ultra-processed.

The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients/additives according to NOVA, including palm oil (a highly processed refined oil), glycerol as a humectant, emulsifier (mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids), and preservative (calcium propionate). The presence of these industrial additives and refined palm oil makes the wraps ultra-processed, even though the base is wholemeal wheat flour.

Ingredients

4 ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    wholemeal british wheat flour (62%)
    A wholegrain flour ground from wheat grain, containing bran, germ, and endosperm; a basic bakery ingredient used for bread and baked goods.
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • OK
    wheat bran
    The outer layer of the wheat kernel, high in fiber and commonly used to add texture and nutritional content to cereals and baked goods.
  • 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
    glycerol (humectant)
    Glycerol (glycerine) used as a humectant to retain moisture in foods; a simple, mono- and polyalcohol.
  • OK
    raising agents (disodium diphosphate, sodium hydrogen carbonate)
    Raising agents used in baking. Disodium diphosphate is a leavening acid/salt combination; sodium hydrogen carbonate is baking soda, a basic leavening agent.
  • OK
    sugar
    Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
  • OK
    citric acid
    A natural organic acid used to balance acidity and preserve foods; a common food additive.
  • UPF
    mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids
    Emulsifier derived from fatty acids used to improve texture, stability, and mouthfeel in foods; commonly added to baked goods, margarine, and processed foods.
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • UPF
    calcium propionate
    A food preservative added to baked goods to inhibit mold and bacterial growth.
  • OK
    wheat starch
    Starch derived from wheat; a refined carbohydrate used as a thickener or filler in foods.
  • UPF
    l-cysteine
    A flour improver/dough conditioner (amino acid) used to strengthen gluten and improve dough machinability; typically produced industrially as a refined additive.

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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 is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients/additives according to NOVA, including palm oil (a highly processed refined oil), glycerol as a humectant, emulsifier (mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids), and preservative (calcium propionate). The presence of these industrial additives and refined palm oil makes the wraps ultra-processed, even though the base is wholemeal wheat flour.

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

Nomi flags 4 ingredients in 8 Wholemeal Tortilla Wraps as ultra-processed markers: palm oil, mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids, calcium propionate, l-cysteine. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to 8 Wholemeal Tortilla Wraps?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Organic Piadina 4 Wholeblend Flatbreads with Extra Virgin Olive Oil by Crosta & Mollica, Durum wheat flatbreads by crosta & mollica, Piadina by Crosta & Mollica. 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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