Plain Protein Wraps, Plain

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

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

• Plant Proteins (Pea Protein): Isolated proteins require extensive industrial processing.
• Emulsifiers (Mono And Diglycerides): Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.
• Stabilizers & Gums (Cellulose Gum, Guar Gum, Xanthan Gum): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
• Industrial Enzymes (Enzymes): Industrial enzyme use indicates significant processing.

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 Plain Protein Wraps, Plain'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.

Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator

In this product: Canola Oil.

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.

Natural PreservativesProcessing indicator

In this product: Preservatives (Potassium Sorbate, Calcium Propionate).

Natural sources but industrial application.

Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator

In this product: Yeast.

Industrial fermentation for additive production.

MineralsProcessing indicator

In this product: Potassium Bicarbonate.

Added minerals often compensate for processing.

Food Bases & AlkalisProcessing indicator

In this product: Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate.

Common in baking, excessive use indicates processing.

Food AcidsProcessing indicator

In this product: Fumaric Acid (Contains Soybean Oil And/Or Palm Oil And/Or Cottonseed Oil).

Common in both traditional and industrial foods.