Yes — Tortilla with whole wheat and wheat is ultra-processed.
The product contains several ultra-processed additives according to NOVA, including humectant E422 (glycerol), emulsifier E471 (mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids), acidity regulator E330 (citric acid is allowed but here is part of an additive system), raising agent E500 (baking soda, which alone is acceptable), and stabilizer E415 (xanthan gum). Emulsifiers (E471), stabilizers/thickeners (E415), and industrial humectants (E422) are characteristic of ultra-processed products. Therefore, the tortilla is classified as ultra-processed (UPF).
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Yes — Tortilla with whole wheat and wheat by Santa Maria is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains several ultra-processed additives according to NOVA, including humectant E422 (glycerol), emulsifier E471 (mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids), acidity regulator E330 (citric acid is allowed but here is part of an additive system), raising agent E500 (baking soda, which alone is acceptable), and stabilizer E415 (xanthan gum). Emulsifiers (E471), stabilizers/thickeners (E415), and industrial humectants (E422) are characteristic of ultra-processed products. Therefore, the tortilla is classified as ultra-processed (UPF).
Nomi flags one ingredient in Tortilla with whole wheat and wheat as an ultra-processed marker: emulsifier e471. 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.