BFREE LOW CARB HIGH PROTEIN WRAPS
15 min reading time
ReAL FOOD RATING
Price
$8.40 / 5 wraps
Where to Buy
Major Supermarkets, Natural health grocers, Online gluten-free/plant-based retailers
MANDY'S TAKE
“This product tries to position itself as a plant-powered, fibre-rich wrap alternative, but the ingredient list is not what you’d expect to see. While it includes some promising wholefood ingredients like chickpea flour, flaxseed, and psyllium husk, it’s also heavily reliant on protein isolates, gums, acids, emulsifiers, propionates and a sorbate-containing preservative that places it firmly into ultra-processed territory. The use of mono- and diglycerides (471), linked in large observational studies to gut microbiome disruption and cancer risk , is concerning, especially for a product marketed as a better-for-you option. This wrap may look nutritious on the outside, but its formulation is more functional than nourishing. It’s an example of food engineered for health halos, not real nourishment.“
RATING BREAKDOWN
NUTRITION SNAPSHOT
- Contains fibre-rich wholefood inclusions: flaxseed, psyllium husk, chickpea flour
- Decent plant protein sources: pea and rice protein
- Lower in sugar than many commercial wraps
- Gluten-free, suitable for some dietary needs
- Contains emulsifier, mono- and diglycerides – linked to chronic inflammation and increased cancer risk
- Contains preservative, sorbic acid – potential behavioural, skin irritant and digestive effects in sensitive individuals.
- Xanthan and guar gum – may cause bloating or loose stools in some children
- Contains 20+ ingredients in total - indicative of an ultra-processed product
- Includes cultured wheat and fermented corn, natural preservatives that still generate propionic acid, which may affect sensitive children and contribute to cumulative exposure when consumed frequently.
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
- Kids - LIMIT
- Teens - LIMIT
- Adults - LIMIT
- Gluten and Wheat Free - Endorsed by Coeliac Australia & New Zealand
BETTER OPTIONS
- Traditional whole wheat wraps with minimal ingredients
- Corn tortillas (masa harina, water, lime)
- Lettuce wraps for ultimate whole food option
- Coconut wraps (if avoiding grains)
- Make your own using almond flour or cassava flour
MAKE IT YOURSELF
Want a healthier alternative? Try a homemade version!
“These use healthy and nutritious ingredients” – Mandy
Check out the Recipe
Strawberry Muesli Bars
Introducing my delightful and nutritious Strawberry Muesli Bars! Packed with wholesome ingredients like oats, chia seeds, sunflower seeds, and sweetened naturally with honey, these
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THE VERDICT
This earns both a 2.5 Health Star Rating and a 2.5 Real Food Rating (RFR) – a rare occurrence but good to see. Despite containing wholegrains, the ultra-processed coating, multiple sugars, and lack of real fruit keep it firmly in the Limit territory. The only real difference is that Coles is being real with their marketing and not awarding it an inflated high health star halo.
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