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Heirloom Blue Corn Masa Harina, 35.2 OZ
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📊 NOVA 1🌱 Vegan🌾 Gluten-Free🥛 Dairy-Free✨ Seed Oil Free

Heirloom Blue Corn Masa Harina, 35.2 OZ

MASIENDA
Available at Whole Foods
97
Calories
3g
Protein
0.6g
Sugars
0mg
Sodium
3.5g
Fiber
8
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You might spot this bag in the ethnic or baking aisle when you're planning homemade tortillas, tamales, or blue corn pancakes for a weekend meal or holiday gathering. It gives off a nostalgic, wholesome vibe—heritage grain cooking rather than convenience food. Because it’s a single-ingredient nixtamalized corn flour with only a trace of lime and no additives, it’s minimally processed (expect a coarse, masa-like texture rather than a highly refined ultraprocessed powder).

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 serving
Servings per Container: 33
Calories97
% Daily Value*
Total Fat1g1%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol0mg0%
Sodium0mg0%
Total Carbohydrate19g7%
Dietary Fiber3.5g13%
Total Sugars0.6g
Protein3g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

100%, SINGLE-ORIGIN, HEIRLOOM, CORN, (NON-GMO), TRACE, OF, LIME..

Dietary Labels

This product is vegan, is gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:1 / 4

Minimally Processed

Why this score?

Made from a single ingredient (heirloom corn) with traditional nixtamalization and no additives, this product is minimally processed and fits NOVA group 1 rather than ultra-processed categories.

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Common Questions about Heirloom Blue Corn Masa Harina, 35.2 OZ

Absolutely! This masa harina is made from 100% single-origin heirloom corn, which means it’s minimally processed and packed with nutrients. With a good dose of dietary fiber and low sugar content, it can be a healthy addition to your meals, especially when compared to more processed flour options.

Perfect For

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holiday-baking
meal-prep-sunday

Vibe:

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$8.79
per package