Tortillas product image with 60/100 Zerotox safety score

Is Tortillas Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Ortega

Ortega's Tortillas is reviewed here as a food. Zerotox gives it 60/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.

The ingredient review below focuses especially on Sodium Aluminum Phosphate, Ammonium Glutamate, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

The composition includes enriched bleached wheat flour and several additives like sodium aluminum phosphate and potassium sorbate. These synthetic ingredients raise quality concerns, indicating a processed product.

Main concern

Interesterified soybean oil and hydrogenated vegetable oil are processed fats that may raise concerns about health implications.

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

  • Enriched bleached wheat flour provides essential nutrients like niacin and folic acid, contributing positively to the nutritional profile.
  • Contains water, a fundamental ingredient that supports the overall texture and moisture of the tortillas.

Concerns

  • Interesterified soybean oil and hydrogenated vegetable oil are processed fats that may raise concerns about health implications.
  • Presence of preservatives like potassium sorbate and calcium propionate indicates a highly processed nature, which can affect quality.

Who should avoid this product?

This formula may not suit:

  • users trying to avoid sulfates

Ingredients breakdown

Below, each ingredient is described in the context of this food, not just listed as a raw label.

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: 3203537

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Frequently asked questions

Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
Check the Ingredients section above. Zerotox flags preservatives, colours and other additives; see the full list.
Ortega — Tortillas has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Higher scores mean fewer concerning additives. 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.
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.
The composition includes enriched bleached wheat flour and several additives like sodium aluminum phosphate and potassium sorbate. These synthetic ingredients raise quality concerns, indicating a processed product. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Ortega — Tortillas 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.
This product is flagged for: Interesterified soybean oil and hydrogenated vegetable oil are processed fats that may raise concerns about health implications.; Presence of preservatives like potassium sorbate and calcium propionate indicates a highly processed nature, which can affect quality.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
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