Middle Eastern Menu: Spinach & Pine Nut Falafel Wrap
Processing
4
Ultra-processed
Group 4 of 4 on the NOVA scale
Additives listed
9
0 we grade moderate or higher
7 of them not yet assessed here
Fat per 100g
7.40g
Medium
UK FSA front of pack threshold
Three separate readings, kept apart on purpose. This is not a score, and none of it says this product is harmful.
Additives (9)
This label lists 4 thickeners and gelling agents, 3 acidity regulators and 2 raising agents.
E330
Citric acid
Acidity regulator
What it is. A mild acid found naturally in citrus fruit, made commercially by fermentation.
Why it is used. Adds tartness, balances flavour and helps preserve. One of the most used additives in food.
What the evidence says. Safe at food levels. No credible health concern for the additive itself.
Permitted freely.
Assessed against EFSA, JECFA. Full entry for E330
E415
Xanthan gum
Thickener and stabiliser
What it is. A fibre made by fermenting sugars with a bacterium, which thickens liquids at very low doses.
Why it is used. Thickens sauces and dressings and gives structure to gluten free baking.
What the evidence says. Passes through largely undigested and is treated as safe by regulators, with no numerical intake limit. Very large amounts act as fibre does, which is a digestive effect rather than a safety one.
Permitted freely.
Assessed against EFSA, JECFA. Full entry for E415
Also on the label, not assessed here yet
- E270 Lactic acid acidity regulator
- E296 Malic acid acidity regulator
- E410 Locust bean gum thickener
- E412 Guar gum thickener
- E414 Acacia gum (gum arabic) thickener
- E450 Diphosphates raising agent
- E500 Sodium carbonates raising agent
Names and jobs come from the register of additives permitted in Great Britain, which we have not finished transcribing: a code shown without a name is a gap in our coverage, not a finding that it is unapproved. Naming one is not grading it either. Full detail appears only where we have an assessment against a named authority, so all of this describes our coverage rather than these additives. Most are common and low concern.
Ingredients
Tortilla Wrap (48%) (Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, Calcium carbonate, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin), Water, Vegetable Oils (Palm, Rapeseed), Sugar, Palm Fat, Raising Agents (Sodium hydrogen carbonate, Disodium diphosphate), Acidity Regulator (Malic acid), Salt, Wheat Starch), Spinach & Pine Nut Falafel (21%) (Peas, Chick Peas, Spinach, Pine Kernels, Potato Flakes, Red Onion, Rapeseed Oil, Self Raising Flour (Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, Calcium carbonate, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin), Raising Agents (Disodium diphosphate, Sodium hydrogen carbonate)), Garlic, Salt, Lemon Juice, Cumin, Ground Coriander, Black Pepper, Mint), Steam Roasted Pickled Onion (8%) (Red Onion, Lime Juice, Sugar, Spirit Vinegar, Salt), Spinach (4%), Coconut Oil Derived Greek Style Pieces (4%) (Water, Coconut Oil, Potato Starch, Potato Protein, Sea Salt, Flavouring, Acidity Regulator (Lactic acid), Olive Fruit Extract), Coconut Oil and Coconut Cream with added Starch, Flavourings, Calcium and Vitamins D2 and B12 (4%) (Water, Coconut Oil, Coconut Cream, Potato Starch, Cornflour, Modified Potato Starch, Salt, Tricalcium phosphate, Stabilisers (Carob gum, Acacia gum), Acidity Regulator (Citric acid), Maltodextrin, Concentrated Carrot Juice, Flavourings, Vitamin D2, Vitamin B12), Vegan Mayonnaise (3%) (Water, Rapeseed Oil, Spirit Vinegar, Sugar, Stabilisers (Guar gum, Xanthan gum), Pea Protein, Salt, Dijon Mustard (Water, Mustard Seeds, Spirit Vinegar, Salt), White Pepper), Mango Chutney (3%) (Water, Sugar, Mango, Spirit Vinegar, Cornflour, Cumin Seeds, Garlic Purée, Sea Salt, Spices (Paprika, Chilli Powder, Cardamom, Fenugreek, Black Pepper, Clove), Black Onion Seeds), Cucumber (2%), Cornflour, Black Pepper.
As printed on the pack, in the producer's own order: ingredients are listed by weight, so what comes first is most of what is in it. E numbers link to their assessment where we have one.