Is Capsicana Mini Tortillas ultra-processed?

240 g Wheat flatbreads Sold in the United Kingdom and Spain

Yes, it's ultra-processed

1 Unprocessed
2 Kitchen staple
3 Processed
4 Ultra-processed

Signs of ultra-processing in its ingredients:

E422 Glycerol
E450 Diphosphates
E466 Sodium carboxy methyl cellulose
E471 Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids

36 ingredients
11 additives

Less processed wheat flatbreads

Less processed isn't automatically healthier, so compare the labels for what matters to you, such as sugar or salt.

Ingredients

Ultra-processing Processing signs are highlighted

Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Niacin, Iron, Thiamin), Water, Sugar (processing marker), Glycerol (ultra-processing marker), Extra Virgin Olive Oil (processing marker), Sustainable Palm Oil, Rapeseed Oil, Disodium Diphosphate (ultra-processing marker), Sodium Hydrogen Carbonate, Spirit Vinegar, Malic Acid, Citric Acid, Calcium Propionate, Potassium Sorbate (processing marker), mono- and DiGlycerides of Fatty Acids (ultra-processing marker), Carboxy Methyl Cellulose (ultra-processing marker), Salt (processing marker), Wheat Starch (processing marker), L-Cysteine drochloride, including cereals containing gluten, see in redients in bold, Made with EU and Non-EU wheat flour, Packed in the UK, Capsicana Ltd, 19 Walsworth Road, Hitchin, SG4SP or 13 Adelaide Road, Dublin, d02 p950, Ireland, ✓NO ARTIFICIAL FLAVOURINGS ✓NO ARTIFICIAL COLOURINGS ✓ 240ge Th

Additives: E202 Potassium sorbate , E282 Calcium propionate , E296 Malic acid , E330 Citric acid , E422 Glycerol , E450 Diphosphates , E450i Disodium diphosphate , E466 Sodium carboxy methyl cellulose , E471 Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids , E500 Sodium carbonates , E500ii Sodium hydrogen carbonate

As written on the pack

Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Niacin, Iron, Thiamin), Water, Sugar, Humectant (Glycerol), Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Sustainable Palm Oil, Rapeseed Oil, Raising Agents (Disodium Diphosphate, Sodium Hydrogen Carbonate), Spirit Vinegar, Acidity Regulators (Malic Acid, Citric Acid), Preservatives (Calcium Propionate, Potassium Sorbate), Emulsifier (Mono - and Di-Glycerides of Fatty Acids), Stabiliser (Carboxy Methyl Cellulose), Salt, Wheat Starch, Flour Treatment Agent (L-Cysteine drochloride) For allergens, including cereals containing gluten, see in redients in bold. Made with EU and Non-EU wheat flour. Packed in the UK. Packaged in a protective atmosphere. Capsicana Ltd, 19 Walsworth Road, Hitchin, SG4SP or 13 Adelaide Road, Dublin, D02 P950, Ireland. ✓NO ARTIFICIAL FLAVOURINGS ✓NO ARTIFICIAL COLOURINGS ✓ SUITABLE FOR VEGANS 240ge Th

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.
E450 Diphosphates Diphosphates are phosphate salts used as raising agents in baking powder, and to hold water in processed meats and cheese.
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.

5 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.
Salt Salt, added for taste and preservation.
Starch Starch extracted from cereals or potatoes, used to thicken.
Sugar Sugar refined from sugar cane or beet.
Vegetable oil Vegetable oils are pressed or extracted from seeds, nuts and fruits.

How the NOVA groups work

Among 149 wheat flatbreads

From least to most processed, this one ranks 82nd. 92% of the wheat flatbreads here are ultra-processed.

Ranked by NOVA group, then by the number of ultra-processing signs, additives and ingredients. Our ordering, not part of NOVA.

All 149 wheat flatbreads, least processed first

About this information

Data from this product on Open Food Facts (barcode 5060230051192, last edited 8 August 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.
General information, not medical or dietary advice. Check the pack if you have an allergy.