Why is Tortilla with whole wheal classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and which additives does it contain?

NOVA 4 includes foods that undergo multiple industrial formulations and contain added substances; this tortilla lists five food‑additive codes, E422 (humectant), E415 (stabiliser), E330 (citric acid), E471 (emulsifier) and E500 (raising agent), which place it in that category.

How do the sugar and salt levels in this tortilla affect people managing diabetes or hypertension?

The sugar content is low at 2.4 g per 100 g, which is unlikely to spike blood glucose, but the salt amount of 1.18 g per 100 g still contributes significantly to the recommended daily limit of 5 g, so people with hypertension should monitor portion sizes.

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

The ingredient list contains only plant‑based items, making it vegan, but it is made from wheat flour and therefore contains gluten, so it is not gluten‑free, and its high carbohydrate content (47 g per 100 g) makes it unsuitable for a keto diet.

Santa Maria • 371 gram

Santa maria tortilla whole wheat

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

Tortilla with whole wheal is a wheat‑based flatbread that falls under the Cereals and potatoes and Bread groups. It carries a Nutri‑Score of C and is classified in NOVA group 4, showing it is an ultra‑processed product with moderate fat (5.5 g), moderate salt (1.18 g), low sugars (2.4 g), high fiber (5.2 g) and 8 g of protein per 100 g. The tortilla is vegan and labeled no added sugar but contains gluten and several additives (E422, E415, E330, E471 and E500).

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal280 kcal

Fat5.5 g

Saturated Fat1.5 g

Carbohydrates47 g

Sugars2.4 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average flatbread category, this tortilla has lower sugar (2.4 g vs 4.79 g) and much lower salt (1.18 g vs 3.95 g), similar fat (5.5 g vs 5.52 g) but slightly higher saturated fat (1.5 g vs 1.4 g) and a higher energy content (501 kcal vs 349 kcal per 100 g).

Ingredients

TARWEMEEL (43%), water, volkoren bloem (21%), TARWEZEMELEN (3,3%), koolzaadolie, bevochtigingsmiddel (E422), zuurdesempoeder (TARWE), zout, rijsmiddel (natriumcarbonaten), stabilisator (E415), zuurteregelaar (citroenzuur), emulgator (E471).

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Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal280 kcal

Fat5.5 g

Saturated Fat1.5 g

Carbohydrates47 g

Sugars2.4 g

Comparative Analysis

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