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Ortega, whole wheat tortillas

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Ortega, whole wheat tortillas

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Barcode: 0041501800027 (EAN / EAN-13) 041501800027 (UPC / UPC-A)

Brands: Ortega, B&G Foods Inc.

Brand owner: B&G Foods, Inc.

Categories: Mexican Dinner Mixes

Countries where sold: United States

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Ingredients

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    22 ingredients

    Whole wheat flour, water, sugar, glycerin, interesterified soybean oil, contains 2% or less: sodium aluminum phosphate, potassium bicarbonate, sodium bicarbonate, corn starch, calcium sulfate, ammonium glutamate, enzymes, mono - and diglycerides, salt, hydrogenated cottonseed oil, carboxymethylcellulose, potassium sorbate and calcium propionate (to preserve freshness), fumaric acid, sodium metabisulfite.
    Allergens: Gluten

Food processing

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    Ultra processed foods

    Elements that indicate the product is in the 4 - Ultra processed food and drink products group:

    • Additive: E422 - Glycerol
    • Additive: E466 - Sodium carboxy methyl cellulose
    • Additive: E471 - Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids
    • Additive: E621 - Monosodium glutamate

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Additives

  • E202 - Potassium sorbate

    Potassium sorbate (E202) is a synthetic food preservative commonly used to extend the shelf life of various food products.

    It works by inhibiting the growth of molds, yeast, and some bacteria, preventing spoilage. When added to foods, it helps maintain their freshness and quality.

    Some studies have shown that when combined with nitrites, potassium sorbate have genotoxic activity in vitro. However, potassium sorbate is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by regulatory authorities.

  • E223 - Sodium metabisulphite

    Sodium metabisulfite: Sodium metabisulfite or sodium pyrosulfite -IUPAC spelling; Br. E. sodium metabisulphite or sodium pyrosulphite- is an inorganic compound of chemical formula Na2S2O5. The substance is sometimes referred to as disodium metabisulfite. It is used as a disinfectant, antioxidant, and preservative agent.
    Source: Wikipedia

  • E297 - Fumaric acid

    Fumaric acid: Fumaric acid or trans-butenedioic acid is the chemical compound with the formula HO2CCH=CHCO2H. It is produced in eukaryotic organisms from succinate in complex 2 of the electron transport chain via the enzyme succinate dehydrogenase. It is one of two isomeric unsaturated dicarboxylic acids, the other being maleic acid. In fumaric acid the carboxylic acid groups are trans -E- and in maleic acid they are cis -Z-. Fumaric acid has a fruit-like taste. The salts and esters are known as fumarates. Fumarate can also refer to the C4H2O2−4 ion -in solution-.
    Source: Wikipedia

  • E422 - Glycerol

    Glycerol: Glycerol -; also called glycerine or glycerin; see spelling differences- is a simple polyol compound. It is a colorless, odorless, viscous liquid that is sweet-tasting and non-toxic. The glycerol backbone is found in all lipids known as triglycerides. It is widely used in the food industry as a sweetener and humectant and in pharmaceutical formulations. Glycerol has three hydroxyl groups that are responsible for its solubility in water and its hygroscopic nature.
    Source: Wikipedia

  • E466 - Sodium carboxy methyl cellulose

    Carboxymethyl cellulose: Carboxymethyl cellulose -CMC- or cellulose gum or tylose powder is a cellulose derivative with carboxymethyl groups --CH2-COOH- bound to some of the hydroxyl groups of the glucopyranose monomers that make up the cellulose backbone. It is often used as its sodium salt, sodium carboxymethyl cellulose.
    Source: Wikipedia

  • E471 - Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids

    Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids (E471), are food additives commonly used as emulsifiers in various processed foods.

    These compounds consist of glycerol molecules linked to one or two fatty acid chains, which help stabilize and blend water and oil-based ingredients. E471 enhances the texture and shelf life of products like margarine, baked goods, and ice cream, ensuring a smooth and consistent texture.

    It is generally considered safe for consumption within established regulatory limits.

  • E500 - Sodium carbonates

    Sodium carbonates (E500) are compounds commonly used in food preparation as leavening agents, helping baked goods rise by releasing carbon dioxide when they interact with acids.

    Often found in baking soda, they regulate the pH of food, preventing it from becoming too acidic or too alkaline. In the culinary world, sodium carbonates can also enhance the texture and structure of foods, such as noodles, by modifying the gluten network.

    Generally recognized as safe, sodium carbonates are non-toxic when consumed in typical amounts found in food.

  • E500ii - Sodium hydrogen carbonate

    Sodium hydrogen carbonate, also known as E500ii, is a food additive commonly used as a leavening agent.

    When added to recipes, it releases carbon dioxide gas upon exposure to heat or acids, causing dough to rise and resulting in a light, fluffy texture in baked goods.

    It is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by regulatory authorities when used in appropriate quantities and poses no significant health risks when consumed in typical food applications.

  • E501 - Potassium carbonates

    Potassium carbonate: Potassium carbonate -K2CO3- is a white salt, which is soluble in water -insoluble in ethanol- and forms a strongly alkaline solution. It can be made as the product of potassium hydroxide's absorbent reaction with carbon dioxide. It is deliquescent, often appearing a damp or wet solid. Potassium carbonate is used in the production of soap and glass.
    Source: Wikipedia

  • E501ii - Potassium hydrogen carbonate

    Potassium carbonate: Potassium carbonate -K2CO3- is a white salt, which is soluble in water -insoluble in ethanol- and forms a strongly alkaline solution. It can be made as the product of potassium hydroxide's absorbent reaction with carbon dioxide. It is deliquescent, often appearing a damp or wet solid. Potassium carbonate is used in the production of soap and glass.
    Source: Wikipedia

  • E541 - Sodium aluminium phosphate

    Sodium aluminium phosphate: Sodium aluminium phosphate -SAlP- describes the inorganic compounds consisting of sodium salts of aluminium phosphates. The most common SAlP has the formulas NaH14Al3-PO4-8·4H2O and Na3H15Al2-PO4-8. These materials are prepared by combining alumina, phosphoric acid, and sodium hydroxide.In addition to the usual hydrate, an anhydrous SAlP is also known, Na3H15Al2-PO4-8 -CAS#10279-59-1-, referred to as 8:2:3, reflecting the ratio of phosphate to aluminium to sodium. Additionally an SAlP of ill-defined stoichiometry is used -NaxAly-PO4-z -CAS# 7785-88-8-.The acidic sodium aluminium phosphates are used as acids for baking powders for the chemical leavening of baked goods. Upon heating, SAlP combines with the baking soda to give carbon dioxide. Most of its action occurs at baking temperatures, rather than when the dough or batter is mixed at room temperature. SAlPs are advantageous because they impart a neutral flavor. As a food additive, it has the E number E541. Basic sodium aluminium phosphates are also known, e.g., Na15Al3-PO4-8. These species are useful in cheese making.
    Source: Wikipedia

  • E621 - Monosodium glutamate

    Monosodium glutamate: Monosodium glutamate -MSG, also known as sodium glutamate- is the sodium salt of glutamic acid, one of the most abundant naturally occurring non-essential amino acids. Glutamic acid is found naturally in tomatoes, grapes, cheese, mushrooms and other foods.MSG is used in the food industry as a flavor enhancer with an umami taste that intensifies the meaty, savory flavor of food, as naturally occurring glutamate does in foods such as stews and meat soups. It was first prepared in 1908 by Japanese biochemist Kikunae Ikeda, who was trying to isolate and duplicate the savory taste of kombu, an edible seaweed used as a base for many Japanese soups. MSG as a flavor enhancer balances, blends, and rounds the perception of other tastes.The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has given MSG its generally recognized as safe -GRAS- designation. A popular belief is that large doses of MSG can cause headaches and other feelings of discomfort, known as "Chinese restaurant syndrome," but double-blind tests fail to find evidence of such a reaction. The European Union classifies it as a food additive permitted in certain foods and subject to quantitative limits. MSG has the HS code 29224220 and the E number E621.
    Source: Wikipedia

Ingredients analysis

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    Vegan status unknown

    Unrecognized ingredients: Interesterified-soybean-oil, Contains-2-and-less, Ammonium-glutamate, To-preserve-freshness

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    Unrecognized ingredients: Interesterified-soybean-oil, Contains-2-and-less, Ammonium-glutamate, To-preserve-freshness

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    : Whole wheat flour, water, sugar, glycerin, interesterified soybean oil, contains 2% and less (sodium aluminum phosphate), potassium bicarbonate, sodium bicarbonate, corn starch, calcium sulfate, ammonium glutamate, enzymes, mono- and diglycerides, salt, hydrogenated cottonseed oil, carboxymethylcellulose, potassium sorbate, calcium propionate (to preserve freshness), fumaric acid, sodium metabisulfite
    1. Whole wheat flour -> en:whole-wheat-flour - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 5 - percent_max: 100
    2. water -> en:water - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 50
    3. sugar -> en:sugar - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 33.3333333333333
    4. glycerin -> en:e422 - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: maybe - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 25
    5. interesterified soybean oil -> en:interesterified-soybean-oil - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 20
    6. contains 2% and less -> en:contains-2-and-less - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 16.6666666666667
      1. sodium aluminum phosphate -> en:e541 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 16.6666666666667
    7. potassium bicarbonate -> en:e501ii - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 14.2857142857143
    8. sodium bicarbonate -> en:e500ii - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 12.5
    9. corn starch -> en:corn-starch - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 11.1111111111111
    10. calcium sulfate -> en:e516 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 10
    11. ammonium glutamate -> en:ammonium-glutamate - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 9.09090909090909
    12. enzymes -> en:enzyme - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: maybe - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 8.33333333333333
    13. mono- and diglycerides -> en:e471 - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: maybe - from_palm_oil: maybe - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 7.69230769230769
    14. salt -> en:salt - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 7.14285714285714
    15. hydrogenated cottonseed oil -> en:hydrogenated-cottonseed-oil - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - from_palm_oil: no - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 6.66666666666667
    16. carboxymethylcellulose -> en:e466 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 6.25
    17. potassium sorbate -> en:e202 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 5.88235294117647
    18. calcium propionate -> en:e282 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 5.55555555555556
      1. to preserve freshness -> en:to-preserve-freshness - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 5.55555555555556
    19. fumaric acid -> en:e297 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 5.26315789473684
    20. sodium metabisulfite -> en:e223 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 5

Nutrition

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    Very good nutritional quality

    ⚠️ Warning: the amount of fruits, vegetables and nuts is not specified on the label, it was estimated from the list of ingredients: 0

    This product is not considered a beverage for the calculation of the Nutri-Score.

    Positive points: 10

    • Proteins: 5 / 5 (value: 8.11, rounded value: 8.11)
    • Fiber: 5 / 5 (value: 6.8, rounded value: 6.8)
    • Fruits, vegetables, nuts, and colza/walnut/olive oils: 0 / 5 (value: 0, rounded value: 0)

    Negative points: 8

    • Energy: 3 / 10 (value: 1188, rounded value: 1188)
    • Sugars: 1 / 10 (value: 6.76, rounded value: 6.76)
    • Saturated fat: 1 / 10 (value: 2.03, rounded value: 2)
    • Sodium: 3 / 10 (value: 324, rounded value: 324)

    The points for proteins are counted because the negative points are less than 11.

    Nutritional score: -2 (8 - 10)

    Nutri-Score: A

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    Sugars in moderate quantity (6.76%)

    What you need to know
    • A high consumption of sugar can cause weight gain and tooth decay. It also augments the risk of type 2 diabetes and cardio-vascular diseases.

    Recommendation: Limit the consumption of sugar and sugary drinks
    • Sugary drinks (such as sodas, fruit beverages, and fruit juices and nectars) should be limited as much as possible (no more than 1 glass a day).
    • Choose products with lower sugar content and reduce the consumption of products with added sugars.
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    Salt in moderate quantity (0.81%)

    What you need to know
    • A high consumption of salt (or sodium) can cause raised blood pressure, which can increase the risk of heart disease and stroke.
    • Many people who have high blood pressure do not know it, as there are often no symptoms.
    • Most people consume too much salt (on average 9 to 12 grams per day), around twice the recommended maximum level of intake.

    Recommendation: Limit the consumption of salt and salted food
    • Reduce the quantity of salt used when cooking, and don't salt again at the table.
    • Limit the consumption of salty snacks and choose products with lower salt content.

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    Nutrition facts

    Nutrition facts As sold
    for 100 g / 100 ml     		As sold
    per serving (2 TORTILLAS (74 g))     		Compared to: Mexican-dinner-mixes
    Energy 1,188 kj
    (284 kcal)     		879 kj
    (210 kcal)     		-1%
    Fat 4.73 g 3.5 g -38%
    Saturated fat 2.03 g 1.5 g +1%
    Trans fat 0 g 0 g
    Cholesterol 0 mg 0 mg
    Carbohydrates 52.7 g 39 g +10%
    Sugars 6.76 g 5 g +408%
    Fiber 6.8 g 5.03 g +63%
    Proteins 8.11 g 6 g +14%
    Salt 0.81 g 0.599 g -30%
    Vitamin A 0 µg 0 µg -100%
    Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) 0 mg 0 mg -100%
    Calcium 135 mg 99.9 mg +21%
    Iron 1.95 mg 1.44 mg -5%
    Fruits‚ vegetables‚ nuts and rapeseed‚ walnut and olive oils (estimate from ingredients list analysis) 0 % 0 %
Serving size: 2 TORTILLAS (74 g)

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