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

The tortilla contains added industrial ingredients such as a stabilizer (glycerol, E422), an emulsifier (mono‑ and diglycerides of fatty acids, E471), sodium bicarbonate (E500 ii) and diphosphates (E450); these additives and the use of refined wheat flour place it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category.

How does the sodium content in this tortilla affect a hypertensive diet?

With 1 g of salt per 100 g (about 0.4 g sodium), the tortilla is lower in sodium than many processed breads, so it adds only a modest amount to daily limits, but regular consumption can still contribute significantly, requiring monitoring by those with hypertension.

Is this tortilla suitable for a vegan or gluten‑free diet?

The product contains no animal‑derived ingredients, making it vegan‑friendly, but it is made from wheat flour and therefore contains gluten, so it is not suitable for a gluten‑free diet.

Old El Paso

Tortillas

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

Old El Paso Tortillas are wheat flatbreads belonging to the cereals and potatoes/bread group. They carry a Nutri‑Score of C (score 5) and are classified in NOVA group 4, indicating an ultra‑processed product with four listed additives (glycerol, mono‑ and diglycerides of fatty acids, sodium bicarbonate and diphosphates). Nutritionally they offer 9.1 g of protein and 1.6 g of fiber per 100 g, while containing moderate fat (5.2 g), low sugars (2.1 g) and a relatively low salt level (1 g), though the ingredient list includes wheat gluten and may contain traces of palm‑derived emulsifiers.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g/ml

Energy Kcal299 kcal

Fat5.2 g

Saturated Fat1.2 g

Carbohydrates53.2 g

Sugars2.1 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average wheat tortilla, this product provides less sugar (2.1 g vs 4.79 g) and markedly lower salt (1 g vs 3.95 g) while delivering similar protein (9.1 g vs 9.9 g) and comparable fat.

Ingredients

Farine de blé, eau, stabilisant (glycerol), huiles végétales (colza, tournesol), émulsifiant (mono - et diglycérides d'acides gras), dextrose, poudres à lever (bicarbonate de sodium, diphosphates), sel de cuisine. Conditionnées sous atmosphère protectrice. Allergènes : voir les ingrédients en gras.

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