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Waitrose seeded tortilla wraps by Waitrose
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Waitrose seeded tortilla wraps

Barcode 5000169217887
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Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Waitrose seeded tortilla wraps is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as UPF because it contains several ultra-processed additives and ingredients: palm oil (a highly refined industrial oil), emulsifier (mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids), acidity regulator (citric acid used as an additive), preservative (calcium propionate), and humectant (vegetable glycerol). These are characteristic of industrial formulations under NOVA.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    wholemeal wheat flour
    A coarse, whole-grain flour ground from the entire wheat kernel, used as a basic baking ingredient.
  • OK
    fortified wheat flour
    Wheat flour fortified with minerals and vitamins (calcium carbonate, niacin, iron, thiamin). Used as a basic baking ingredient. May be refined flour with additives.
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • OK
    palm oll (certified sustainable)
  • OK
    mixed seeds (brown linseed, golden linseed, poppy seeds)
  • OK
    vegetable glycerol
    A humectant derived from glycerol used to retain moisture in foods; a simple, single-ingredient food additive.
  • OK
    sugar
    Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
  • OK
    sodium hydrogen carbonate (raising agent)
    Common leavening agent used to make dough rise; also known as baking soda.
  • 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.
  • OK
    citric acid
    A natural organic acid used to balance acidity and preserve foods; a common food additive.
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • UPF
    calcium propionate
    A food preservative added to baked goods to inhibit mold and bacterial growth.
  • OK
    wheat starch
    Starch extracted from wheat grain, used as a thickener, filler, or texture modifier in foods.
  • OK
    wheat flour
    Finely ground cereal flour from wheat; a fundamental baking ingredient.

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Common questions about Waitrose seeded tortilla wraps

Is Waitrose seeded tortilla wraps ultra-processed?

Yes — Waitrose seeded tortilla wraps by Waitrose is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as UPF because it contains several ultra-processed additives and ingredients: palm oil (a highly refined industrial oil), emulsifier (mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids), acidity regulator (citric acid used as an additive), preservative (calcium propionate), and humectant (vegetable glycerol). These are characteristic of industrial formulations under NOVA.

Which ingredients in Waitrose seeded tortilla wraps are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Waitrose seeded tortilla wraps as ultra-processed markers: mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids, calcium propionate. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Waitrose seeded 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.

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