Why is Tortillas de trigo classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The tortillas are labelled NOVA 4 because they include industrial ingredients such as a stabiliser (glycerol, E422), an emulsifier (mono‑ and diglycerides of fatty acids, E471), raising agents (sodium bicarbonate, E500ii, and diphosphates, E450) and added dextrose, all of which are typical of highly processed foods.

How does the salt content in these tortillas affect a hypertensive diet?

At 0.99 g of salt per 100 g (about 400 mg of sodium), the tortillas contribute roughly 17 % of the recommended maximum daily sodium intake, so people with high blood pressure should limit portion sizes or choose lower‑salt alternatives.

Is Tortillas de trigo suitable for vegan, gluten‑free, or keto diets?

All ingredients are plant‑derived, making the product vegan‑friendly, but the wheat flour provides gluten, so it is not gluten‑free, and the high carbohydrate level (about 54 g per 100 g) makes it unsuitable for keto diets.

Old El Paso • 326g

Tortillas de trigo

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

Tortillas de trigo are 326 g packs of wheat‑based flatbread belonging to the cereals and potatoes group and specifically to the bread category. They carry a Nutri‑Score of C (score 5) and are classified in NOVA group 4, offering 9 g of protein and 1.7 g of fiber per 100 g while keeping sugars low at 1.2 g but providing moderate fat (5.2 g) and salt (1.0 g). The product is convenient and plant‑derived, yet its ultra‑processed status, presence of several additives, and gluten content mean it is not suitable for gluten‑free or low‑carb diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal670 kcal

Added Sugars1 g

Comparative Analysis

While its sugar (1.2 g) and salt (1.0 g) levels are well below the category averages of 4.8 g and 3.8 g respectively, the tortillas are richer in carbohydrates (54 g) and deliver almost double the energy (670 kcal) per 100 g compared with the typical bread average.

Ingredients

Wheat flour, water, stabiliser (glycerol), sunflower oil, emulsifier (mono - and diglycerides of fatty acids), dextrose, raising agents (sodium bicarbonate, diphosphates), salt.

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Old El Paso

326g

8 Tortillas

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