Why is Tortillas souples de maïs classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and which additives does it contain?

The tortillas are deemed ultra‑processed because they are manufactured with industrial ingredients and several food‑industry additives, including potassium sorbate (E202), malic acid (E296), glycerol (E422), mono‑ and diglycerides of fatty acids (E471), sodium carbonates (E500) and L‑cysteine (E920) as a flour‑treatment agent.

How do the sugar and salt levels in these corn tortillas affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

Each 100 g serving contains 4.7 g of sugars, which is modest and can be incorporated into a controlled‑carbohydrate plan, while the 0.9 g of salt is relatively low compared with typical processed foods, making the product acceptable in moderate amounts for hypertensive individuals, though total daily intake should still be monitored.

Is this product suitable for vegan, gluten‑free, or keto diets?

No, the tortillas contain wheat flour and added gluten, so they are not gluten‑free; the presence of wheat and possible animal‑derived L‑cysteine means they are not suitable for strict vegan diets; and with 54 g of carbohydrates per 100 g, they exceed the carb limits of a ketogenic regimen.

U • 320 g

Tortillas souples de maïs 8 paquets - 320g

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

Tortillas souples de maïs 8 paquets – 320 g are soft corn tortillas sold in French hypermarkets and belong to the cereals and potatoes (bread) family. Per 100 g they provide 321 kcal, 11 g of protein, 6.3 g of fat (0.9 g saturated), 0.9 g of salt, 4.7 g of sugars, 1.9 g of fiber and 54 g of carbohydrates, earning a Nutri‑Score C and a NOVA 4 classification, with gluten, soy traces and six listed additives (E202, E296, E422, E471, E500, E920). While the product offers higher protein and low saturated fat, its moderate salt level and the presence of multiple additives and ultra‑processed status may be concerns for health‑focused consumers.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal321 kcal

Fat6.3 g

Saturated Fat0.9 g

Carbohydrates54 g

Sugars4.7 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average corn flatbreads, these tortillas contain more protein and far less salt, but they have higher total fat and considerably lower fiber.

Ingredients

Farine de BLÉ 35 %, farine de maïs 27 %, eau, stabilisant : glycérol - huile de colza, GLUTEN DE BLÉ, dextrose, acidifiant : acide malique - sel, poudre à lever: carbonates de sodium - conservateur : sorbate de potassium - émulsifiant : mono-et diglycérides d'acides gras, agent de traitement de la farine : l-cystéine. Peut contenir des traces de soja

84%

35%

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