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.
Similar products that aren't ultra-processed — swap and keep the flavour.
Other breads & wraps Nomi has checked — these ones aren't ultra-processed.
Olive & Rosemary Sourdough
Asda
Not UPF
Bagel Thins
Village Bakery
Not UPF
Tesco halkidiki & kalamata Olive batard
Tesco
Not UPF
Bagel thins
Rowan Hill Bakery
Not UPF
Vogel's Glorious Original Mixed Grain
Not UPF
2 half ciabata
Marks & Spencer
Not UPF
Biona rye bread
Biona
Not UPF
Whole Grain Rye Bread
Schneider Brot
Not UPF
Seeded Sourdough Half Bloomer
Sainsbury's
Not UPF
Seeded
Hovis
Not UPF
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.
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.
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.
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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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.