Asda

White Wraps

Barcode 5051413574843

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Yes — White Wraps is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because the ingredient list includes several industrial additives and processed ingredients. Specifically: palm oil (a highly processed refined oil), emulsifier (mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids), preservative (calcium propionate), humectant (glycerol), flour treatment agent (L-cysteine), and raising agents (diphosphates, sodium carbonates). These additives and processing aids go beyond basic culinary ingredients and indicate an ultra-processed formulation according to NOVA.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

sevi 8 white tortilla wraps ingrediants fortified heat fiour evheat flour
OK

calciurn carbonate
OK

iron

Essential mineral used as a nutrient or fortifying ingredient in foods.
OK

niacin (vitamin b3)

An essential water-soluble B vitamin involved in energy metabolism; often used as a nutrient supplement or fortificant in foods.
OK

thiamir (b1)
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

glycerol (humectant)

Glycerol (glycerine) used as a humectant to retain moisture in foods; a simple, mono- and polyalcohol.
OK

raising agents (diphosphates, sodium carbonates)

Common baking raising agents using phosphate salts and carbonates to release carbon dioxide in doughs and batters.
OK

sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
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

acidity regulator (ctric acid)
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

flour treatment agent (l-cysteine). allergy advice! for allergens
OK

including cereals containing gluten
OK

see ingredients in bold. may also contain ye
OK

spelt
OK

barley and oats. packaged in a protective ot nosphere. warning safety first: to avoid danger of suffocation
OK

please keep this bag away from babies and small children. nutrition we suggest this product provides 8 servings per reference intake per typical values (as sold) 100g wrap energy kj energy kcal 731 173 0000 70g 284 5.0g 2.2g 3.1g 1.3g fat

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Common questions about White Wraps

Is White Wraps ultra-processed?

Yes — White Wraps by Asda is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because the ingredient list includes several industrial additives and processed ingredients. Specifically: palm oil (a highly processed refined oil), emulsifier (mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids), preservative (calcium propionate), humectant (glycerol), flour treatment agent (L-cysteine), and raising agents (diphosphates, sodium carbonates). These additives and processing aids go beyond basic culinary ingredients and indicate an ultra-processed formulation according to NOVA.

Which ingredients in White Wraps are ultra-processed?

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

What are healthier alternatives to White 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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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.

White Wraps

Ingredients

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Common questions about White Wraps

Is White Wraps ultra-processed?

Which ingredients in White Wraps are ultra-processed?

What are healthier alternatives to White Wraps?

What does "ultra-processed" (UPF) mean?

How can I check whether other foods are ultra-processed?

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