Wheat breads
L'oven Fresh Protein Original Tortilla Wrap
12 oz (342 g)
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Contains emulsifiers studied for gut effects
- Contains seed oils
- Contains palm oil
- Contains whole grains
Why it scores 58
L'oven Fresh Protein Original Tortilla Wrap scores 58 out of 100 (Okay) 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 7.5 points Cellulose gum (carboxymethylcellulose): In a small randomized feeding trial, carboxymethylcellulose modestly increased abdominal discomfort and reduced gut microbiota diversity; in mice it promoted low-grade inflammation. Strong
- minus 5 points Salt 1.2 g / 100 g: High in salt. Strong
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
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The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Protein Original Tortilla Wrap
Ingredients
- Cellulose gum (carboxymethylcellulose) minus 7.5 points
- Fava bean protein minus 2.5 points
- Wheat gluten minus 2.5 points
- Pea protein minus 1.5 points
- Canola oil minus 1.5 points
- Potassium sorbate minus 1.5 points
- Calcium propionate minus 0.5 points
- Sodium acid pyrophosphate minus 0.5 points
- Mono- and diglycerides minus 0.5 points
- Soybean oil minus 0.5 points
- Palm oil minus 0.5 points
- Cottonseed oil minus 0.5 points
- Guar gum minus 0.5 points
- Xanthan gum minus 0.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
- 3 kinds of ultra-processing markers minus 3 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Salt 1.2 g / 100 g minus 5 points
- Energy 211 kcal / 100 g minus 1 points
- Fiber 17.5 g / 100 g plus 4 points
- Protein 21.1 g / 100 g plus 2 points
100 − 42 = 58
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 211 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 5.3 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.9 g |
| Carbohydrates | 29.8 g |
| Sugars | 1.8 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 17.5 g |
| Protein | 21.1 g |
| Salt | 1.2 g |
Serving: 1 wrap (57 g)
Ingredients
- WATER
- OAT FIBER
- WHOLE WHEAT FLOUR
- FABA BEAN PROTEIN
- WHEAT GLUTEN
- FLAX
- PEA PROTEIN
- UNBLEACHED ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR (UNBLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID)
- CANOLA OIL
- WHEAT BRAN
- SALT
- PRESERVATIVES (POTASSIUM SORBATE, CALCIUM PROPIONATE) (not recognized)
- WHEAT GERM
- YEAST
- POTASSIUM BICARBONATE
- SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE
- MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES
- FUMARIC ACID (CONTAINS SOYBEAN OIL, PALM OIL, COTTONSEED OIL)
- CELLULOSE GUM (moderate concern)
- GUAR GUM
- XANTHAN GUM
- ENZYMES
Label text, as published
WATER, OAT FIBER, WHOLE WHEAT FLOUR, FABA BEAN PROTEIN, WHEAT GLUTEN, FLAX, PEA PROTEIN, UNBLEACHED ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR (UNBLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), CANOLA OIL, WHEAT BRAN, SALT, PRESERVATIVES (POTASSIUM SORBATE, CALCIUM PROPIONATE), WHEAT GERM, YEAST, POTASSIUM BICARBONATE, SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, FUMARIC ACID (CONTAINS SOYBEAN OIL AND/OR PALM OIL AND/OR COTTONSEED OIL), CELLULOSE GUM, GUAR GUM, XANTHAN GUM, ENZYMES.
Allergens and diets
Contains: Wheat, Gluten
May contain: Soy, Sulphites
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Not gluten-free
- Not palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
Packaging
Plastic
Context only: no points in v1.
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More from L'oven Fresh
Sources
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“Relative to control subjects, CMC consumption modestly increased postprandial abdominal discomfort and perturbed gut microbiota composition in a way that reduced its diversity.”
doi.org
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Dietary emulsifiers impact the mouse gut microbiota promoting colitis and metabolic syndrome
“carboxymethylcellulose and polysorbate-80, induced low-grade inflammation and obesity/metabolic syndrome in wild-type hosts and promoted robust colitis in mice predisposed to this disorder.”
doi.org
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“This study found positive associations between risk of CVD and intake of five individual and two groups of food additive emulsifiers widely used in industrial foods.”
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“The Panel concluded that there was no need for a numerical ADI and that there would be no safety concern at the reported uses and use levels for the unmodified and modified celluloses”
doi.org
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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.”
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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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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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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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Re-evaluation of mono- and di-glycerides of fatty acids (E 471) as food additives
“The available studies did not raise any concern with regard to genotoxicity.”
doi.org
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Saturated fatty acid and trans-fatty acid intake for adults and children: WHO guideline
“WHO recommends that adults and children reduce saturated fatty acid intake to 10% of total energy intake (strong recommendation).”
who.int
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Process contaminants in vegetable oils and foods
“The highest levels of GE, as well as 3-MCPD and 2-MCPD (including esters) were found in palm oils and palm fats, followed by other oils and fats.”
efsa.europa.eu
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“Glycidyl fatty acid esters, expressed as glycidol”
eur-lex.europa.eu
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“For adults, WHO recommends less than 2000 mg/day of sodium (equivalent to less than 5 g/day salt), or just under a teaspoon.”
who.int
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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