MISSION WRAPS SPINACH AND HERB
15 min reading time
ReAL FOOD RATING
Price
$5.50 / 8 wraps
Where to Buy
Major Supermarkets, IGA, Harris Farms
MANDY'S TAKE
“This wrap is a classic example of misleading marketing designed to trick parents into believing they’re purchasing a healthy vegetable product. The ‘spinach & herb seasoning’ contains less than 0.9% spinach – meaning the actual spinach content is virtually non-existent. Instead of real vegetables providing the green colour, manufacturers have used artificial colours 102 (Tartrazine) and 133 (Brilliant Blue) – both require warning labels in the EU stating they ‘may have an adverse effect on activity and attention in children.’ Combined with gut-disrupting carboxymethylcellulose, cardiovascular-linked mono and diglycerides, plus high sodium levels, this wrap represents everything wrong with ultra-processed food marketing. Parents seeking genuine nutrition should avoid this entirely. It receives a 0.5/5 Real Food Rating (RFR).“
RATING BREAKDOWN
NUTRITION SNAPSHOT
- Low sugar content (3g/100g)
- Moderate protein (8.6g/100g)
- Contains some fibre (3.4g/100g)
- ARTIFICIAL COLOURS: 102 (Tartrazine) and 133 (Brilliant Blue) - require EU warning labels about effects on children's behaviour
- 102 (Tartrazine) side effects: Hyperactivity, attention problems, aggression, allergic reactions, asthma triggers
- 133 (Brilliant Blue) side effects: Behavioural changes, allergic reactions, potential neurotoxicity
- 471 (Mono and diglycerides) concerns: Gut microbiota disruption, cardiovascular disease risk, emerging cancer associations
- 466 (Carboxymethylcellulose) concerns: Gut dysbiosis, intestinal barrier damage, chronic inflammation, leaky gut syndrome
- 282 (Calcium propionate) side effects: Headaches, migraines, irritability, sleep disturbances, hyperactivity in sensitive children
- 200 (Sorbic acid) concerns: Digestive discomfort, skin rashes, cellular toxicity at high concentrations
- Extremely high sodium (889mg/100g) - dangerously above safe limits, particularly for children
- Refined wheat flour as primary ingredient (62%)
- Unspecified vegetable oil (likely highly refined)
- 11 total additives including artificial colours and gut-disrupting chemicals
- Fraudulent spinach content (<0.9% in seasoning) - pure marketing deception
- Artificial colours used instead of real vegetables for green appearance
- Not suitable for children, pregnant women, or anyone with gut sensitivities
NUTRITION SNAPSHOT
Natural colours (not artificial)
Limited whole food ingredients beyond oats
Contains glycerine additive
Fibre partly from extracted chicory root
Colours: Natural
No Artificial Colours: Win!
WHO'S IT FOR?
- Babies & Toddlers - AVOID (artificial colours, extreme sodium, developing systems)
- Kids - AVOID (hyperactivity risks, behavioural impacts, long-term health concerns)
- Teens - AVOID (artificial colours inappropriate at any age)
- Adults - AVOID (potential health concerns outweigh any benefits)
- Contains gluten (wheat flour)
- Contains wheat
BETTER OPTIONS
- Choose wraps with 5 ingredients or fewer. Look for options made from wholemeal or sprouted flour, water, olive oil, and salt. The shorter the list, the better for your gut.
- Skip the shelf-stable supermarket wraps and try fresh sourdough flatbreads or traditional Lebanese bread from your local bakery, often made without preservatives or emulsifiers.
- Use nourishing wholefood alternatives like large lettuce leaves, nori sheets, or steamed collard greens as natural wrap options. Perfect for lunchboxes or quick dinners.
MAKE IT YOURSELF
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THE VERDICT
The original MILO Bar is built on ultra-processed sugars, refined oils, fillers, and additives like sorbitol and flavouring with only a small amount of actual wholegrain. Despite its 4-star Health Star Rating, it offers little in terms of real nutrition. This is a heavily engineered, confectionery-style bar that shouldn’t be marketed as a healthy option — especially for children. There’s nothing here that justifies its health halo. It receives a 1/5 Real Food Rating (RFR) and falls into the Avoid category.
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