Flour Tortillas Burrito

Why this score

• High in salt; medium saturated fatFSA traffic lights per 100g: high salt 1.8 g (−0.7); medium saturated fat 3.6 g (−0.2) (total −0.9).

Ingredients (14)

• 5Wheat flourProcessed grain, nutritious but refined; whole wheat preferable
• 4Vegetable shorteningHighly processed; may contain trans fats despite label claim.
• 2Interesterified and hydrogenated soybean oilHydrogenated fat, highly processed. Only partially hydrogenated oil is the source of artificial trans fat; this label does not say which kind.
• 6SaltPreservative and flavoring; essential nutrient in moderate amounts.
• 3SugarRefined sweetener; high caloric density, no nutritional benefit.
• 7Baking sodaSodium bicarbonate; natural leavening agent, minimal concerns.
• 6Sodium acid pyrophosphateChemical leavening agent; safe but highly processed.
• 5Distilled MonoglyceridesEmulsifier; processed additive for texture improvement.
• 6Guar GumNatural thickener from guar beans; safe but highly processed.
• 6Fumaric acidSynthetic acid; food additive for flavor/preservation, safety acceptable.
• 6Cellulose GumPlant-derived thickener/stabilizer; safe, minimal nutritional impact.
• 6Wheat starchRefined carbohydrate; acceptable but lacks nutritional density.
• 6calcium propionateAntimicrobial preservative; generally safe. Well-tolerated at typical use levels.
• 6sorbic acidSynthetic preservative; generally recognized as safe but not whole food.

Allergens

Contains: soy, gluten

From the product label and its ingredient list, and not part of the score. Anything not listed here simply wasn't declared - that is not the same as being free from it. Always check the packaging.

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