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Plain Tortilla Wraps by Rowan Hill Bakery
Rowan Hill Bakery

Plain Tortilla Wraps

Barcode 4056489239642
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Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Plain Tortilla Wraps is ultra-processed.

Product contains multiple ultra-processed ingredients/additives including palm oil (pre-identified UPF ingredient), mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids (emulsifier), preservatives (potassium sorbate, calcium propionate), and humectant (glycerol). According to NOVA, presence of such industrial additives makes the product ultra-processed.

Ingredients

4 ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    wheat flour ( wheat flour, calcium carbonate, iron, niacine, thiamine)
  • 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
    sugar
    Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
  • OK
    raising agents (diphosphates, sodium carbonates)
    Common baking raising agents using phosphate salts and carbonates to release carbon dioxide in doughs and batters.
  • OK
    glycerol (humectant)
    Glycerol (glycerine) used as a humectant to retain moisture in foods; a simple, mono- and polyalcohol.
  • 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
    preservatives (potassium sorbate, calcium propionate)
    Food additives that prevent spoilage by inhibiting mold and bacteria.
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • 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 Rowan Hill Bakery is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Product contains multiple ultra-processed ingredients/additives including palm oil (pre-identified UPF ingredient), mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids (emulsifier), preservatives (potassium sorbate, calcium propionate), and humectant (glycerol). According to NOVA, presence of such industrial additives makes the product ultra-processed.

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, preservatives (potassium sorbate, 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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