Sainsbury's,The pet shop

Plain tortilla wraps

Barcode 01810295

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Yes — Plain tortilla wraps is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and ingredients characteristic of NOVA group 4, including palm oil (a highly processed refined oil), emulsifier (mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids), preservative (calcium propionate), and humectant (glycerol). These go beyond basic culinary ingredients and are typical of industrial formulations.

Ingredients

4 ultra-processed markers

OK

fortified british wheat flour (_wheat_ flour, calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, 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

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.
UPF

calcium propionate

A food preservative added to baked goods to inhibit mold and bacterial growth.
OK

salt

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

Is Plain tortilla wraps ultra-processed?

Yes — Plain tortilla wraps by Sainsbury's,The pet shop 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 ingredients characteristic of NOVA group 4, including palm oil (a highly processed refined oil), emulsifier (mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids), preservative (calcium propionate), and humectant (glycerol). These go beyond basic culinary ingredients and are typical of industrial formulations.

Which ingredients in Plain tortilla wraps are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 4 ingredients in Plain 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 Plain 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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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.

Plain tortilla wraps

Ingredients

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Common questions about Plain tortilla wraps

Is Plain tortilla wraps ultra-processed?

Which ingredients in Plain tortilla wraps are ultra-processed?

What are healthier alternatives to Plain tortilla wraps?

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

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

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