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Large tortilla wraps by Essential Waitrose
Essential Waitrose

Large tortilla wraps

Barcode 5012121004497
Scanned  32  times by Nomi users
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Large tortilla wraps is ultra-processed.

The product contains palm oil (a pre-identified UPF ingredient), an emulsifier (mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids), a preservative (calcium propionate), and a humectant, all of which are industrial additives that make it ultra-processed according to NOVA.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    fortified wheat flour
    Flour that has had minerals and vitamins added (calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamin) to enhance nutrition; used as a baking base and staple ingredient.
  • 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
    vegetable glycerol
    A humectant derived from glycerol used to retain moisture in foods; a simple, single-ingredient food additive.
  • OK
    raising agents (disodium diphosphate, sodium hydrogen carbonate)
    Raising agents used in baking. Disodium diphosphate is a leavening acid/salt combination; sodium hydrogen carbonate is baking soda, a basic leavening agent.
  • OK
    sugar
    Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
  • UPF
    monoglycerides and diglycerides of fatty acids
    A food additive used as an emulsifier to help blend fats and water in processed foods. Derived from glycerol and fatty acids; commonly labeled as mono- and diglycerides (E471).
  • OK
    citric acid
    A weak organic acid found in citrus fruits, commonly used as an acidulant and preservative in foods and beverages.
  • 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.

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Common questions about Large tortilla wraps

Is Large tortilla wraps ultra-processed?

Yes — Large tortilla wraps by Essential Waitrose is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains palm oil (a pre-identified UPF ingredient), an emulsifier (mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids), a preservative (calcium propionate), and a humectant, all of which are industrial additives that make it ultra-processed according to NOVA.

Which ingredients in Large tortilla wraps are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Large tortilla wraps as ultra-processed markers: palm oil, monoglycerides and diglycerides of fatty acids, calcium propionate. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Large 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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