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Difference Between Tortilla and Wrap

Flatbreads, made with flour, water, and salt have been passed along many generations. In ancient times, they contained wild barley, oats, wheat or Bolboschoenus tubers. There are a variety of flatbreads worldwide which differ with the mode of preparation, ingredients as well as the size. They can be cooked on a hot metal griddle, Tava or pans, grilled over hot coal, baked and even fried. Some common types of flatbreads are tortillas and wraps. Although they may look similar, the two have differences.

 

What is Tortilla?

With an origin of Mesoamerica in the indigenous period, this is a thin flatbread made with unleavened, water-based corn or wheat dough. It is common in Mexican cuisines and is the basis of many dishes including vegetables, meat, and cheese, just to name a few.

Varieties of tortilla include:

  • Wheat tortillas

These are made with wheat and contain leavening agents such as baking powder, salt, and fat. They include tacos, quesadillas, and burritos.

  • Corn tortillas

Common in Central American and Mexican dishes, these are prepared with maize corn. They include chilaquiles, tostadas, flautas, and enchiladas.

 

What is Wrap?

This is soft bread rolled around a filling of own choice such as meat, guacamole, cheese, and grilled onions, just to name a few. To allow for more room for fillings, they are large, which makes it easier to cut into half. The most dough used to make wraps contain yeast. Other ingredients include honey, sugar, flavors, and spices.

 

Similarities between Tortilla and Wrap

  • Both are types of flatbread

 

Differences between Tortilla and Wrap

Definition

A tortilla is a thin flatbread made with unleavened, water-based corn or wheat dough. On the other hand, a wrap is a soft bread rolled around a filling of own choice such as meat, guacamole, cheese, and grilled onions, just to name a few.

Size

While a tortilla is smaller, a wrap is larger, which makes it easy to cut into half.

Spices and flavors

Tortillas do not contain any spices and flavors. On the other hand, wraps may contain spices and flavors.

Type of dough used

While unleavened dough is used to make tortillas, wraps are made with dough that contains yeast.

Tortilla vs. Wrap: Comparison Table

 

Summary of Tortilla vs. Wrap

A tortilla is a thin flatbread made with the unleavened, water-based corn or wheat dough. It is smaller in size, and do not contain any spices and flavors. On the other hand, a wrap is a soft bread rolled around a filling of choice made with dough that contains yeast. It is larger and may contain spices and flavors. Despite the differences, both are popular and delicious flatbread.

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  1. You should add Matzo to this comparison,.

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