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Corn & Wheat Taco Tortilla by M&S
M&S

Corn & Wheat Taco Tortilla

Barcode 29455102
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Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Corn & Wheat Taco Tortilla is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes several industrial additives: palm oil (a highly refined oil), emulsifier E471 (mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids), humectant glycerol, raising agent E450, and refined sugar. These additives and processed ingredients place it in the ultra-processed (NOVA 4) category.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    maize flour (35%). wheatflour*. water palm oil. humectant: glycerol wheat gluten ⚫ sugar - raising agent: e450
  • OK
    sodium bicarbonate acidity regulator: citric acid - dried fermented wheatflour. emulsifier: e471 salt turmeric. inactive yeast wheat starch yeast (yeast. vitamin d yeast). *fortified with calcium
  • OK
    iron
    Essential mineral used as a nutrient or fortifying ingredient in foods.
  • OK
    vitamin b3 / niacin
    Vitamin B3 (niacin) used as a nutrient fortification additive in foods; not a standalone food item but a fortification agent.
  • OK
    b1 and folic acid

Common questions about Corn & Wheat Taco Tortilla

Is Corn & Wheat Taco Tortilla ultra-processed?

Yes — Corn & Wheat Taco Tortilla by M&S is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes several industrial additives: palm oil (a highly refined oil), emulsifier E471 (mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids), humectant glycerol, raising agent E450, and refined sugar. These additives and processed ingredients place it in the ultra-processed (NOVA 4) category.

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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