Tortillas Wheat

40

Nutrition Score

Poor

Tortillas Wheat

5200250880208

Starts at 50. Rises with whole foods, proteins, vitamins; drops with added sugars, trans fats, and syrups.

72

Hazard Score

Use with caution

34

Mirella Index

Basic

Quality category: Gourmet (80+), Everyday (50–79), or Basic (0–49)

Ingredients

wheat · No known concerns

Contains cereals containing gluten

Cereal grain milled into flour for bread, pasta, and baked goods. Contains gluten.

GlutenIng · −3 pts

Moderate health concern Source: EFSA, FDA

Contains cereals containing gluten

Protein complex in wheat, rye and barley. Causes coeliac disease in ~1% of population.

Sugar (Sucrose)

Sugar · −4 pts

Moderate health concern Source: WHO, FDA

Common refined sugar. High consumption is linked to obesity, type 2 diabetes, and tooth decay.

Palm-Oil · −5 pts

Moderate health concern Source: WHO, EFSA

Widely used vegetable fat. High in saturated fats; linked to cardiovascular risk. Environmental concerns.

Salt (Sodium Chloride)

Salt · −2 pts

Moderate health concern Source: WHO, FDA

Common table salt used for flavouring and preservation. High intake is linked to hypertension.

Glucono Delta-Lactone

E575 · No known concerns

Acidity regulator used in baking and tofu.

E420 · −2 pts

Moderate health concern Source: EFSA, FDA

Sugar alcohol used as a sweetener and humectant. Can have a laxative effect in large amounts.

Diphosphates (Sodium/Potassium)

E450 · −5 pts

Moderate health concern Source: EFSA

Water-binding stabilizers heavily used in industrial minced meat and sausages to artificially add weight. High intake may impair calcium absorption.

Sodium Carbonates (Baking Soda)

E500 · No known concerns

Common raising agent and acidity regulator. Safe at normal food use levels.

Calcium Propionate

E282 · −2 pts

Moderate health concern Source: FDA

Antifungal preservative used in sliced breads. May cause behavioral changes or migraines in sensitive children.

Potassium Sorbate

E202 · −2 pts

Moderate health concern Source: EFSA, FDA

Widely used mild preservative to prevent mold. Generally recognized as safe within standard legal limits.

Mono- and Diglycerides of Fatty Acids

E471 · −3 pts

Moderate health concern Source: EFSA, FDA

Common emulsifiers derived from fats. May contain trans fats. Used in bread, margarine, and ice cream.

Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate (SSL)

E481 · No known concerns

Emulsifier used in baked goods to improve texture and shelf life. Generally safe.

Malt · No known concerns

Contains cereals containing gluten

Barley grain sprouted and dried to make a natural sweetener and flavoring. Used in bread, beer, and breakfast cereals; contains gluten.

E920 · No known concerns

Amino acid used as a dough conditioner to improve elasticity in commercial bread. Often derived from feathers, hair, or synthesized microbially.

Enzyme (Unspecified)

EnzymeUnspecified · No known concerns

Processing aid enzyme listed on the label without further specification (common for e.g. amylase in baked goods).

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