Pesto, Chicken & Mozzarella Wrap

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Pesto, Chicken & Mozzarella Wrap scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

• Dough Conditioners (L-Cysteine, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate {Ssl}): Industrial bread additives not used in home baking.
• Chemical Preservatives (Potassium Sorbate): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
• Emulsifiers (Mono-Diglycerides): Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.
• Stabilizers & Gums (Guar Gum): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
• Industrial Enzymes (Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast Meat With Rib Meat, Water, Seasoning [Maltodextrin, Salt, Sugar, Chicken Stock, Vegetable Stock {Carrot, Onion, Celery}, Flavors, Carrot Powder And Garlic Powder], Modified Food Starch, Sodium Phosphates, Soy Protein Concentrate, Sea Salt ; Mozzarella Cheese Low Moisture Part Skim Mozzarella Cheese [Pasteurized Part-Skim Milk, Skim Milk, Salt, Cheese Cultures, Enzymes ; Pesto Basil, Canola Oil, Water, Parmesan Cheese [Pasteurized Part Skim Cow'S Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes}, Granulated Garlic, Salt ; Lettuce): Industrial enzyme use indicates significant processing.

Within Sandwiches & Wraps, this product is more processed than about 15% of the 1,978 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 Pesto, Chicken & Mozzarella Wrap's ingredients into ingredient categories and note how each relates to food processing. The notes below describe the category, not this specific product's formulation.

Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator

In this product: Tortilla Enriched Unbleached Flour [Wheat Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate {Vitamin B1}, Riboflavin {Vitamin B2}, Folic Acid].

Fortification often compensates for processing losses.

Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator

In this product: Canola And/Or Palm Oil, Soy Oil.

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.

Food Bases & AlkalisProcessing indicator

In this product: Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Sodium Bicarbonate.

Common in baking, excessive use indicates processing.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Less Than 2% Of Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Sugar.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

MineralsProcessing indicator

In this product: Sodium Aluminum Sulfate.

Added minerals often compensate for processing.

Natural PreservativesProcessing indicator

In this product: Sodium Metabisulfite.

Natural sources but industrial application.