Tortillas

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Tortillas scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

• Industrial Enzymes (Enzymes): Industrial enzyme use indicates significant processing.
• Stabilizers & Gums (Xanthan Gum, Cellulose Gum): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
• Emulsifiers (Soy Lecithin): Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.

Within Tortillas & Taco Shells, this product is more processed than about 57% of the 1,406 products we've analyzed.

Processing classification reflects ingredient and additive analysis, not a judgment of any product's safety, quality, or healthfulness.

What These Ingredients Tell Us

We group Tortillas' ingredients into ingredient categories and note how each relates to food processing. The notes below describe the category, not this specific product's formulation.

Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator

In this product: Shortening (Interesterified Soybean Oil, With Distilled Mono Glycerides Added.).

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.

Food Bases & AlkalisProcessing indicator

In this product: Baking Powder (Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Sodium Bicarbonate, Corn Starch, Monocalcium Phosphate).

Common in baking, excessive use indicates processing.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Sugar.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Natural PreservativesProcessing indicator

In this product: Preservative Blend (Calcium Propionate, Sodium Propinate, Potassium Sorbate And Citric Acid), Dough Conditioner (Sodium Metabisulfite).

Natural sources but industrial application.

Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator

In this product: Yeast.

Industrial fermentation for additive production.