Breads
L'oven Fresh Low Carb Tortilla (ALDI)
12 oz
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Contains seed oils
- Contains whole grains
Why it scores 66
L'oven Fresh Low Carb Tortilla (ALDI) scores 66 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 18 points Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. Strong
- minus 4.5 points 4 kinds of ultra-processing markers: Industrial additive classes found: anti-caking agent, emulsifier, industrial protein and thickener, stabilizer or gelling agent. Emerging
- minus 2.5 points Wheat gluten: An ingredient typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). Info
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
Better tortillas and wraps
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Corn Tortilla Trader Joe's · 12 oz Not ultra-processed · No seed oils Score 100 out of 100 , 34 points higher -
Ezekiel 4:9 Original Tortillas Food For Life · 340 g Not ultra-processed · No seed oils Score 100 out of 100 , 34 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Low Carb Tortilla (ALDI)
Ingredients
- Wheat gluten minus 2.5 points
- Canola oil minus 2.5 points
- Calcium phosphate minus 2.5 points
- Calcium propionate minus 1.5 points
- Guar gum minus 1.5 points
- Powdered cellulose minus 1.5 points
- Potassium sorbate minus 0.5 points
- Soy lecithin minus 0.5 points
- Xanthan gum minus 0.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
- 4 kinds of ultra-processing markers minus 4.5 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Fiber 4.3 g / 100 g plus 2 points
100 − 34 = 66
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 63 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 3 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.2 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 27.3 g |
| Sugars | 0.8 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 4.3 g |
| Protein | 7 g |
| Salt | 0 g |
Serving: 1 serving (42 g)
Ingredients
- water
- oat fiber
- enriched wheat flour
- malted barley flour
- soy flour
- whole wheat flour
- wheat gluten
- canola oil
- baking powder
- sodium bicarbonate
- corn starch
- monocalcium phosphate
- calcium propionate
- enzymes
- fumaric acid
- guar gum
- monosorbate (not recognized)
- cellulose
- potassium sorbate
- citric acid
- salt
- sodium sucralose
- soy lecithin
- xanthan gum
- t starch
Label text, as published
water, oat fiber, enriched wheat flour, malted barley flour, soy flour, whole wheat flour, wheat gluten, canola oil, baking powder, sodium bicarbonate, corn starch, monocalcium phosphate, calcium propionate, enzymes, fumaric acid, guar gum, monosorbate, cellulose, potassium sorbate, citric acid, salt, sodium sucralose, soy lecithin, xanthan gum, t starch
Allergens and diets
Contains: Soy, Wheat, Gluten
- Not gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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More from L'oven Fresh
Sources
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“replacement of saturated fat in the diet with linoleic acid effectively lowers serum cholesterol but does not support the hypothesis that this translates to a lower risk of death from coronary heart disease or all causes.”
doi.org
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“These data provide support for current recommendations to replace saturated fat with polyunsaturated fat for primary prevention of CHD.”
doi.org
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EFSA issues new advice on phosphates
“We estimated that dietary exposure to phosphates may exceed the new ADI for infants, toddlers and children with average consumption of phosphates in their diet.”
efsa.europa.eu
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11. List of Permitted Preservatives (Lists of Permitted Food Additives)
“B.2 Butylated Hydroxyanisole n/a (a) Active dry yeasts (a) Preservative (a) 1,000 ppm n/a”
canada.ca
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“By applying a default uncertainty factor of 100, the Panel established a group ADI expressed as 11 mg sorbic acid/kg bw per day for sorbic acid (E 200) and its potassium salt (E 202).”
doi.org
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21 CFR 182.3640 Potassium sorbate
ecfr.gov
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Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030
“Limit foods and beverages that include artificial flavors, petroleum-based dyes, artificial preservatives, and low-calorie non-nutritive sweeteners.”
cdn.realfood.gov
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“Greater exposure to ultra-processed food was associated with a higher risk of adverse health outcomes, especially cardiometabolic, common mental disorder, and mortality outcomes.”
doi.org