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Is Carb Advantage Tortilla Rounds Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Old El Paso

This page reviews Carb Advantage Tortilla Rounds by Old El Paso as a snack. Its current score is 60/100, suggesting that it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.

If you want the short version, start with these flagged ingredients: Potassium Sorbate, Calcium Propionate, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

The composition includes modified wheat starch and palm oil, which are processed ingredients. Preservatives like potassium sorbate and calcium propionate raise quality concerns, indicating a moderately processed product.

Main concern

Modified wheat starch is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns about quality.

Why it matters: This ingredient is flagged in our analysis based on regulatory and scientific sources. Check the Ingredients section for details and see Data sources for methodology.

Regulation status: Ingredient safety is assessed from EU/EPA/CIR and similar databases; formulations may vary. Always read the product label.

Pros

  • Contains vital wheat gluten, which can enhance texture and provide structure.
  • Glycerin is used to retain moisture, improving shelf life and texture.
  • Mono and diglycerides can help with emulsification, contributing to product stability.

Concerns

  • Modified wheat starch is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns about quality.
  • Potassium sorbate and calcium propionate are synthetic preservatives that indicate a processed composition.
  • Hydrogenated vegetable oil may contain trans fats, raising health concerns.

Who should avoid this product?

You may want to be cautious with this product if you are:

  • people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity

Ingredients breakdown

The ingredient notes below are written to explain what each ingredient does in this snack and why it matters.

How we score

Our safety scores and ingredient breakdowns are based on regulatory and scientific sources. See Data sources & methodology and How Zerotox works for full details.

Product info

Product ID: 3219172

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Allergens detected: wheat

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Frequently asked questions

This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: water, vital wheat gluten, salt. See the Ingredients section above.
Old El Paso — Carb Advantage Tortilla Rounds has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Higher scores mean fewer concerning ingredients. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Old El Paso — Carb Advantage Tortilla Rounds has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Old El Paso products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
We detected: wheat. If you have allergies, check the label and the Ingredients section above.
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Our analysis notes: Contains vital wheat gluten, which can enhance texture and provide structure.; Glycerin is used to retain moisture, improving shelf life and texture.; Mono and diglycerides can help with emulsification, contributing to product stability.. See the Pros section above.
This depends on the ingredient profile. People with sensitive skin or scalp, users avoiding fragrance, sulfates or animal-derived ingredients, and cautious shoppers should review the breakdown above before buying. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Zerotox gives Old El Paso — Carb Advantage Tortilla Rounds a safety score of 60 / 100 based on ingredients. See the breakdown above. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
The composition includes modified wheat starch and palm oil, which are processed ingredients. Preservatives like potassium sorbate and calcium propionate raise quality concerns, indicating a moderately processed product. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Browse Old El Paso products on Zerotox with ingredient analysis and safety scores.

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