Is a wrap a sandwich?

Question

What do you say?

Recently in a court it was ruled that a burrito was indeed not a sandwich.

So, would you say that a wrap is a sandwich?

I say no, my friend says yes. We are waiting to hear what you say!

Answer 1

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wrap_%28food%29

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] The UK wrap market has grown substantially since 2004 with all major sandwich and fast food stores now selling wraps, as well as the emergence of Wrap it up!, the UK's first wrap restaurant.

Beaton, however, did not actually invent the sandwich. Instead, Bobby Valentine, former New York Mets manager, is credited with having first put a "sandwich in a tortilla" or a wrap sandwich on the menu of his Stamford, Connecticut restaurant. The sandwich and restaurant, Bobby V's, were featured on the Food Network in a segment during which he was credited with the invention.

Answer 2

Sandwich
noun
• an item of food consisting of two pieces of bread with meat, cheese, or other filling between them, eaten as a light meal : a ham sandwich.
• something that is constructed like or has the form of a sandwich.

I have to say no: a wrap is not a sandwich. As far as practicality and food value etc go, sure. But if we're talking about which word to assign to it, especially legally, it cannot be a sandwich.

Answer 3

I would say yes. A burrito is a different thing entirely- a shell filled with cooked meats, etc. It's an ethnic food item. A wrap is just a sandwich wrapped in a tortilla. It just uses an alternative bread, but it's still a sandwich. That's why they're sold in the deli with sandwiches, but you won't see a burrito on the same menu...

Answer 4

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RE:
Is a wrap a sandwich?
What do you say?

Recently in a court it was ruled that a burrito was indeed not a sandwich.

So, would you say that a wrap is a sandwich?

I say no, my friend says yes. We are waiting to hear what you say!

Answer 5

I say no. A sandwich is, by definition, between two pieces of bread. Thus, a croque monsieur, a burrito, and a wrap don't fit the bill, since one only has one slice and the other two are in tortillas, which are not leavened like bread is.

Also, according to Merriam-Webster, a sandwich is "two or more slices of bread or a split roll having a filling in between."

Answer 6

yes a wrap or burrito is a form of a sandwich

just think of them as a sandwich with a different type of 'bread'

Answer 7

I agree, and that's a wrap!! It is not a sandwich,

Answer 8

A sandwich requires bread. There is no bread in a wrap.
My answer is NO.

Answer 9

I would have to say no but that it is a good sandwich alternative.

Answer 10

i agree. a wrap is not a sandwich but it's a lot neater to eat!!!!!!!!