ASDA

Wholemeal Soft Flour Tortillas

Barcode 5054070630624

Yes — Wholemeal Soft Flour Tortillas is ultra-processed.

Not a great choice for everyday.

This product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains dextrose, an industrially refined sugar, and calcium propionate, a preservative identified as a UPF ingredient. Malted wheat flour is also an industrially processed extract that contributes to the classification. The remaining ingredients are mainly basic flours, water, rapeseed oil, glycerol, malic acid, sodium carbonates, and salt.

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

water

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

rapeseed oil

A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
OK

glycerol (humectant)

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

dextrose

A simple sugar derived from glucose. Commonly used as a sweetener and source of quick energy in foods.
OK

malic acid

An organic acid used as a acidity regulator and flavouring component in foods; often derived from natural sources.
OK

sodium carbonate (raising agent)

Basic leavening agent used to help dough rise; a simple inorganic salt.
OK

salt

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

wheat flour

Finely ground cereal flour from wheat; a fundamental baking ingredient.
OK

rice flour

A finely milled flour from milled rice, commonly used as a gluten-free thickener or flour substitute in baking and cooking.
UPF

calcium propionate

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

malted wheat flour

A refined flour produced from wheat that has been malted to convert starches into fermentable sugars, often used in baking for flavor or texture.

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Common questions about Wholemeal Soft Flour Tortillas

Is Wholemeal Soft Flour Tortillas ultra-processed?

Yes — Wholemeal Soft Flour Tortillas by ASDA is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains dextrose, an industrially refined sugar, and calcium propionate, a preservative identified as a UPF ingredient. Malted wheat flour is also an industrially processed extract that contributes to the classification. The remaining ingredients are mainly basic flours, water, rapeseed oil, glycerol, malic acid, sodium carbonates, and salt.

Which ingredients in Wholemeal Soft Flour Tortillas are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Wholemeal Soft Flour Tortillas as ultra-processed markers: dextrose, 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?

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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.