Is Asda Wraps ultra-processed?
Yes, it's ultra-processed
- 1 Unprocessed
- 2 Kitchen staple
- 3 Processed
- 4 Ultra-processed
Signs of ultra-processing in its ingredients:
- Emulsifier
- Humectant
- E422 Glycerol
- E466 Sodium carboxy methyl cellulose
- E471 Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids
- E472e Mono- and diacetyltartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids
- 29 ingredients
- 9 additives
- Nutri-Score C
Less processed wheat flatbreads
Ingredients
Ultra-processing Processing
fortified wheat flour (wheat flour, calcium carbonate, iron, niacin (b3), thiamin (b1)), water, vegetable oils (processing marker) (palm vegetable oils, rapeseed vegetable oils), humectant (ultra-processing marker) (glycerol (ultra-processing marker)), emulsifiers (ultra-processing marker) (mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids (ultra-processing marker), mono- and diacetyl tartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids (ultra-processing marker)), sugar (processing marker), acidity regulators (malic acid, citric acid), preservatives (processing marker) (potassium sorbate (processing marker), calcium propionate), salt (processing marker), raising agent (sodium carbonates), stabiliser (carboxy methyl cellulose (ultra-processing marker))
Additives: E202 Potassium sorbate , E282 Calcium propionate , E296 Malic acid , E330 Citric acid , E422 Glycerol , E466 Sodium carboxy methyl cellulose , E471 Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids , E472e Mono- and diacetyltartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids , E500 Sodium carbonates
As written on the pack
fortified wheat flour [wheat flour, calcium carbonate, iron, niacin (b3), thiamin (b1)], water, vegetable oils [palm, rapeseed], humectant (glycerol), emulsifiers (mono - and diglycerides of fatty acids, mono - and diacetyl tartaric acid esters of mono - and diglycerides of fatty acids), sugar, acidity regulators (malic acid, citric acid), preservatives (potassium sorbate, calcium propionate), salt, raising agent (sodium carbonates), stabiliser (carboxy methyl cellulose)
What makes it ultra-processed
Cosmetic additives
Added to change how the food looks, feels or tastes, not to keep it safe. A hallmark of ultra-processed food.
- E422 Glycerol Glycerol is a sweet-tasting liquid used to keep products moist and soft.
- E466 Sodium carboxy methyl cellulose Carboxymethyl cellulose is a thickener made by chemically modifying cellulose from wood or cotton.
- E471 Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids are made from fats and glycerol.
- E472e Mono- and diacetyltartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids Emulsifiers are substances which make it possible to form or maintain a homogenous mixture of two or more immiscible phases such as oil and water in a foodstuff.
- Emulsifier Emulsifiers keep fat and water from separating, giving products a smooth, stable texture over a long shelf life.
- Humectant Humectants are substances which prevent foods from drying out by counteracting the effect of an atmosphere having a low degree of humidity, or promote the dissolution of a powder in an aqueous medium.
6 ingredients that would only make it processed
Kitchen staples like sugar, salt and oil. On their own they make a food processed, not ultra-processed.
- E202 Potassium sorbate Preservatives are substances which prolong the shelf-life of foods by protecting them against deterioration caused by micro-organisms and/or which protect against growth of pathogenic micro-organisms.
- Preservative Preservatives slow spoilage by microbes.
- Salt Salt, added for taste and preservation.
- Sugar Sugar refined from sugar cane or beet.
- Vegetable oil Vegetable oils are pressed or extracted from seeds, nuts and fruits.
- Sandwiches Products in the category "Sandwiches" are at least group 3.
Among 149 wheat flatbreads
From least to most processed, this one ranks 129th. 92% of the wheat flatbreads here are ultra-processed.
About this information
- Data from this product on Open Food Facts (barcode 5054781727453, last edited 27 March 2026), available under the Open Database License. If something is wrong or the recipe has changed, you can correct it there.
- Photo: Open Food Facts contributors, CC BY-SA 3.0.
- The NOVA group is an automated estimate from crowdsourced data: a missing or mistyped ingredient can change it.
- NOVA measures processing, not nutrition. For nutrition, Open Food Facts gives this product a Nutri-Score of C (from A, best, to E).
- General information, not medical or dietary advice. Check the pack if you have an allergy.