GUERRERO

WHITE CORN TORTILLAS

Barcode 048564060023

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Yes — WHITE CORN TORTILLAS is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes several industrial additives and preservatives: cellulose gum and guar gum (industrial thickeners/gelling agents), propionic acid, benzoic acid, and phosphoric acid (preservatives), and added enzyme amylase, all of which are characteristic of ultra-processed foods in the NOVA system.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

corn masa flour
OK

water

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

cellulose gum
OK

propionic acid (to preserve freshness)
OK

benzoic acid ( to preserve freshness)
OK

phosphoric acid (preservative)
UPF

guar gum

A natural thickening and gelling agent derived from the guar bean (Cyamopsis tetragonoloba). Commonly used in dairy, sauces, and baked goods.
OK

amylase

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Common questions about WHITE CORN TORTILLAS

Is WHITE CORN TORTILLAS ultra-processed?

Yes — WHITE CORN TORTILLAS by GUERRERO is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes several industrial additives and preservatives: cellulose gum and guar gum (industrial thickeners/gelling agents), propionic acid, benzoic acid, and phosphoric acid (preservatives), and added enzyme amylase, all of which are characteristic of ultra-processed foods in the NOVA system.

Which ingredients in WHITE CORN TORTILLAS are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in WHITE CORN TORTILLAS as an ultra-processed marker: guar gum. 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.