Tesco

Wholemeal tortilla wraps

Barcode 5057967342082

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Yes — Wholemeal tortilla wraps is ultra-processed.

Not a great choice for everyday eating.

This product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and highly processed ingredients: palm oil, glycerol, mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids, potassium sorbate, and calcium propionate. Palm oil is a highly refined oil, while glycerol, emulsifiers, and preservatives are industrially processed additives associated with ultra-processed formulations. Disodium diphosphate is also an industrial leavening additive. The remaining ingredients, including wheat flour, sugar, salt, sodium bicarbonate, citric acid, and fortifying vitamins and minerals, do not independently determine the classification.

Ingredients

3 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.
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.
UPF

glycerol

A simple polyol often used as a humectant and smoothing agent in foods and cosmetics.
OK

sugar

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

disodium diphosphate

A food additive used as a leavening agent or buffering salt; common in processed foods.
OK

sodium bicarbonate

Baking soda; a basic leavening agent used in baking and cooking.
OK

wheat flour

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

calcium carbonate

A basic inorganic calcium salt used as a nutrition supplement and anticaking agent in foods.
OK

niacin (vitamin b3)

A water-soluble vitamin used as a nutrient and often added to foods as a fortifying vitamin.
OK

thiamine

A water-soluble B vitamin (vitamin B1) used as a nutrient and fortification additive.
OK

citric acid

A weak organic acid found in citrus fruits, commonly used as an acidulant and preservative in foods and beverages.
OK

mono - and diglycerides of fatty acids
UPF

potassium sorbate

A widely used food preservative that inhibits mold and yeast growth in a variety of foods and beverages.
OK

calcium propionate

A salt of propionic acid used as a mold inhibitor in bread and baked goods; also acts as a preservative.
OK

salt

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

wheat starch

Starch extracted from wheat grain, used as a thickener, filler, or texture modifier in foods.
OK

l-cysteine

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Common questions about Wholemeal tortilla wraps

Is Wholemeal tortilla wraps ultra-processed?

Yes — Wholemeal tortilla wraps by Tesco is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and highly processed ingredients: palm oil, glycerol, mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids, potassium sorbate, and calcium propionate. Palm oil is a highly refined oil, while glycerol, emulsifiers, and preservatives are industrially processed additives associated with ultra-processed formulations. Disodium diphosphate is also an industrial leavening additive. The remaining ingredients, including wheat flour, sugar, salt, sodium bicarbonate, citric acid, and fortifying vitamins and minerals, do not independently determine the classification.

Which ingredients in Wholemeal tortilla wraps are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Wholemeal tortilla wraps as ultra-processed markers: palm oil, glycerol, potassium sorbate. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Wholemeal 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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Wholemeal tortilla wraps

Ingredients

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Common questions about Wholemeal tortilla wraps

Is Wholemeal tortilla wraps ultra-processed?

Which ingredients in Wholemeal tortilla wraps are ultra-processed?

What are healthier alternatives to Wholemeal tortilla wraps?

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

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

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