Wrap (food)

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A Wrap is a food product consisting of meat, lettuce or other traditional sandwich fillings wrapped in a pita or soft flour tortilla, or in a lavash or other soft flatbread . The wrap has gained popularity as a low-carbohydrate alternative to sandwiches made with bread.

Wraps have recently become popular with burger and sandwich restaurants. The tortilla is similar in size to those used for burritos. Sometimes the tortillas are flavored, such as, spinach-herb, chipotle, or tomato-basil. The most popular wraps contain chicken, but shrimp and beef are served. Typical toppings include: shredded lettuce, diced tomato, pico de gallo, guacamole, saute mushrooms, grilled onions, bacon, shredded cheddar cheese, and ranch dressing.

Restaurants such as Sonic drive-in, Jason's Deli, Buffalo Wild Wings, and Subway serve wraps. KFC now serves its chicken in a wrap as menu choice, with lettuce, mayonnaise and salsa. McDonalds has recently introduced a snack wrap, with a fried chicken strip, lettuce, cheddar, and ranch dressing. This wrap is smaller than typical wraps, its the same size as their breakfast burrito. Smokey Bones Barbeque and Grill has recently introduced a Portobello Chicken Wrap to broaden their selection of grilled menu items.

James Beaton, Chairman of Discovery Foods, a UK based tortilla manufacturer, is credited with introducing wraps to the UK and is the only non Mexican or American to be a member of the hallowed "Tortilla Hall of Fame". ^{[citation needed]}