Simson's pantry mixed wholegrain wraps
Eat Sustainbly recommended
Simson's Pantry mixed wholegrain wraps have been reviewed by our team of dietitians, nutritionists and sustainable eating experts. The healthy and sustainable product rating considers the following: nutritional value, packaging, processing, food origins and food miles. Keep reading for details on the pros, cons and overall summary of this product.
Our rating
Pros
  • These mixed wholegrain wraps are high in dietary fibre with 4.2 grams per serve, which is good for gut and cardiovascular health. The general recommendation is at least 3 grams of dietary fibre per serve.
  • Lower in sodium than many other wraps on the market (including the other Simson's Pantry wholemeal wraps) and still just within the recommended range with 385mg/100g
  • They contain no artificial preservatives, which is a positive. But, they do contain other ingredients used to preserve foods, such as salt
  • They are made in Australia with at least 85% Australian ingredients. Plus, they are Australian owned and we love supporting local food producers
  • They are fortified with thiamin and folate, which is good for all but especially for women planning a pregnancy
  • The plastic packaging is made with 100% renewable energy. This is the first time we've seen this in standard supermarket wraps!
  • Freezable for up to 9 months so if you live alone or don’t eat them often, this can help reduce food waste (consider separating them with a paper towel before freezing if you’re using one at a time)
  • Vegan friendly.
Cons
  • Wraps are a highly processed food, meaning they generally have a higher environmental impact. One way to tell is by looking at the long list of individual ingredients. Compare this to fresh wraps that have about 3 ingredients
  • Although the plastic is made with renewable energy, what about the plastic itself?! Natural resources, such as oil, are used to make the plastic itself
  • It's wrapped in soft plastic that is most often thrown out. We encourage you to reuse the resealable bag.
  • There is no indication of the plastic chemicals in the packaging, including BPA, BPS, phthalates and more.
Summary

It’s fair to say most wraps on the market are far from the mark when it comes to trying to eat minimally processed foods. However, from those we have seen, these new Simson’s Pantry Mixed Wholegrain Wraps in plastic made with renewable energy and a good option. Like with most sliced breads and wraps available at mainstream supermarkets, we encourage you to think about what goes in them at home. So, yes the wraps themselves can contain additives, preservatives and other ingredients our bodies don’t need, but if you fill them with fresh foods, such as avocado, hummus and lettuce, you’ll be sure to make the overall meal more nourishing and eco-friendly. We recommend these wraps from the options available - enjoy!

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