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Mini Plain Tortilla Wraps by Tesco
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Mini Plain Tortilla Wraps

Barcode 5057967342105
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Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Mini Plain Tortilla Wraps is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes several industrial additives and processing aids: humectant (glycerol), emulsifier (mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids), preservative (calcium propionate), and flour treatment agent (L-cysteine). These are characteristic of NOVA group 4 ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    ? [wheat flour
  • OK
    calcium carbonate
    A basic inorganic calcium salt used as a nutrition supplement and anticaking agent in foods.
  • OK
    iron
    Essential mineral used as a nutrient or fortifying ingredient in foods.
  • OK
    niacin (vitamin b3)
    A water-soluble vitamin used as a nutrient and often added to foods as a fortifying vitamin.
  • OK
    thiamin
    A water-soluble B vitamin used as a nutrient and fortification ingredient.
  • OK
    ? oil
  • OK
    glycerol (humectant)
    Glycerol (glycerine) used as a humectant to retain moisture in foods; a simple, mono- and polyalcohol.
  • OK
    raising agents (disodium ?, sodium bicarbonate)
  • OK
    sugar
    Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
  • OK
    emulsifier (mono - and ? of fatty acids)
  • OK
    citric acid
    A natural organic acid used to balance acidity and preserve foods; a common food additive.
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • OK
    ? (calcium propionate)
  • OK
    flour treatment agent (l-cysteinie)

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Common questions about Mini Plain Tortilla Wraps

Is Mini Plain Tortilla Wraps ultra-processed?

Yes — Mini Plain Tortilla Wraps by Tesco is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes several industrial additives and processing aids: humectant (glycerol), emulsifier (mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids), preservative (calcium propionate), and flour treatment agent (L-cysteine). These are characteristic of NOVA group 4 ultra-processed foods.

What are healthier alternatives to Mini Plain 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.

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

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