Filled Tortillas

Barcode 4061461399580

Yes — Filled Tortillas is ultra-processed.

The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients including hydrogenated palm oil and preservative (calcium propionate), which are industrial additives used for texture and shelf life. These ingredients classify the product as ultra-processed according to the NOVA system.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

UPF

tortilla (wheat flour, water, hydrogenated palm oil, salt, leavening, preservative (calcium propionate))

A tortilla made from wheat flour with added hydrogenated palm oil, salt, leavening agent, and a preservative. It is a processed flatbread used for wraps or tacos.
OK

fortified wheat flour (wheat flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate (vitamin b1), riboflavin (vitamin b2), folic acid)

Wheat flour that has been enriched with vitamins and minerals.
OK

water

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

hydrogenated palm oil

Palm oil that has been hydrogenated, a processing method that solidifies the fat and can involve industrial refinement.
OK

salt

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

leavening

A generic baking agent used to cause dough to rise (e.g., baking powder or yeast).
UPF

calcium propionate

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

Common questions about Filled Tortillas

Is Filled Tortillas ultra-processed?

Yes — Filled Tortillas is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients including hydrogenated palm oil and preservative (calcium propionate), which are industrial additives used for texture and shelf life. These ingredients classify the product as ultra-processed according to the NOVA system.

Which ingredients in Filled Tortillas are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Filled Tortillas as ultra-processed markers: tortilla (wheat flour, water, hydrogenated palm oil, salt, leavening, preservative (calcium propionate)), hydrogenated palm oil, calcium propionate. 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?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

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.