Udi's, Soft & Wholesome Plain Tortillas

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Udi's, Soft & Wholesome Plain Tortillas scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

• Modified Starches (Modified Potato Starch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
• Plant Proteins (Pea Protein): Isolated proteins require extensive industrial processing.
• Emulsifiers (Glycerine): Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.
• Other Additives (Gum (Xanthan Gum, Sodium Alginate, Guar Gum)): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
• Stabilizers & Gums (Cellulose Gum): Industrial stabilizers common in 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 Udi's, Soft & Wholesome Plain 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.

Industrial EnzymesUPF marker

In this product: Enzymes.

Industrial enzyme use indicates significant processing.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Sugarcane Fiber, Tapioca Syrup, Tapioca Maltodextrin, Cane Syrup.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator

In this product: Palm Oil.

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.

Food AcidsProcessing indicator

In this product: Cultured Corn Syrup Solids And Citric Acid (Natural Mold Inhibitor), Lactic Acid, Fumaric Acid.

Common in both traditional and industrial foods.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.