Mission Carb Balance Flour Tortilla Wraps — DUMP

Name: Mission Carb Balance Flour Tortilla Wraps
Brand: MISSION

Munch or Dump rates Mission Carb Balance Flour Tortilla Wraps by MISSION DUMP — score 20/90.

The 'low carb' magic is engineered: partially hydrogenated soybean oil (trans fat), modified wheat gluten, and a stack of dough conditioners and preservatives make this ultra-processed, not healthy.

Why this verdict

Hydrogenated soybean oil means trans-fat exposure, the worst kind for your heart
'Low carb' is faked with modified and isolated wheat gluten, not real food
Stacked dough conditioners and emulsifiers (monoglycerides, cellulose gum, SAPP)
Multiple preservatives: calcium propionate, sorbic acid, fumaric acid
Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) built for a nutrition-label number, not for you

Ingredients (14)

Water (safe) — Added back as a filler/texture agent; harmless but dilutes.
Modified Wheat Gluten (moderate) — Chemically altered protein used to slash net carbs; a hallmark of ultra-processing, not a whole food.
wheat flour (moderate) — Refined flour stripped of fiber and most nutrients; spikes blood sugar fast.
Vital Wheat Gluten Isolate (moderate) — Isolated protein filler to boost fiber/protein numbers and lower carbs.
Vegetable Shortening (Interesterified and Hydrogenated Soybean Oils) (harmful) — Hydrogenated oil carries trans fat; interesterified fats are also linked to worse metabolic markers. Worst ingredient in the list.
Salt (moderate) — Added for taste and mild preservation. Fine in small amounts but adds to daily sodium.
calcium propionate (moderate) — Mold-inhibiting preservative for shelf life. Common in commercial bread.
Distilled monoglycerides (moderate) — Emulsifier/dough conditioner; can carry residual trans fat and disrupt gut lining in some studies.
Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate (moderate) — Leavening acid; an industrial additive.
Baking Soda (safe) — Leavening agent, harmless in these amounts.
Sorbic Acid (moderate) — Second preservative to fight spoilage. Not needed in fresh-baked bread.
Fumaric acid (moderate) — Acidulant used in processed baked goods.
Cellulose Gum (moderate) — Thickener and stabilizer for texture and moisture retention. Purely functional additive.
STEVIOL GLYCOSIDES (moderate) — Stevia sweetener added to mask the taste of the gluten fillers.