Old El Paso, General Mills

White corn tortillas

Barcode 8410076482174

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Yes — White corn tortillas is ultra-processed.

The product contains industrial additives including stabilisers (glycerol, xanthan gum) and an emulsifier (mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids). These extracted and industrially processed additives classify the product as ultra-processed under NOVA.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

white corn masa flour

Ground corn dough product (masa harina) made from dried white corn treated with lime (calcium hydroxide) to form masa; used to make tortillas, tamales, and other corn-based products.
OK

water

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

stabilisers (glycerol, xanthan gum)

A mixture of stabilising agents used to improve texture and viscosity, including glycerol (a sugar alcohol) and xanthan gum (a polysaccharide thickener).
OK

salt

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

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Common questions about White corn tortillas

Is White corn tortillas ultra-processed?

Yes — White corn tortillas by Old El Paso, General Mills is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains industrial additives including stabilisers (glycerol, xanthan gum) and an emulsifier (mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids). These extracted and industrially processed additives classify the product as ultra-processed under NOVA.

Which ingredients in White corn tortillas are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in White corn tortillas as ultra-processed markers: stabilisers (glycerol, xanthan gum), mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to White corn tortillas?

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 corn tortillas

Ingredients

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Common questions about White corn tortillas

Is White corn tortillas ultra-processed?

Which ingredients in White corn tortillas are ultra-processed?

What are healthier alternatives to White corn tortillas?

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

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

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